Mazzilli's Many Faces Bob's Backstop for August 30, 2004

When Lee Mazzilli was hired, we all heard about how the front office was "blown away" during his interview with his charisma and preparedness. Now that we've gotten a full season of him, we can understand the enthusiasm of the front office. He's been an inspiration to everyone with his pep talks, his animation, the way he backs up his players with the umps, and his steel-trap mind. It seemed like a good time to take a look at the many facets, the many moods, the many styles, of the Orioles manager, Lee Mazzilli...

"Wonder if Raffy will be upset that I benched him for Luis Lopez?"	"Perlazzo and Dempsey Are Laughing. I bet they are talking about me again."	"You know, I think he blew that call. But I'm sure it's an honest mistake. I'll just sit here."
"I wonder what Joe would do here..."	"Maybe I SHOULD go out there. Nah. Why not just stay here?"	"Wonder what's on the post-game spread?"
"I can always get another gig on 'Tony and Tina's Wedding'..."	"Maybe if we shortened Cabrera's pant legs..."	"Terry Crowley's talking to Elrod again. I hate all of these guys. Hate 'em."
"Heaven help us, I'm the best hitter on this bench. Right NOW."	"Wow, 57 and 59...we're on our way, now!"	"Wow, 57 and 71. Darn those injuries!"