Jimmy Collins Quotes

"I like to play baseball, but this is business with me, and I can't be governed by sentiment. Repeatedly in the past, I've asked the Triumvirate for a salary increase, but always was put aside with some flimsy excuse. Only this winter, with the American League in the field, have they shown any sign of granting it." — Jimmy Collins

Source	Author	Publisher	Date	Page
The Boston Red Sox	Fred Lieb	New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons	1947	13
Collins was responding to reporters who accused him of deserting the Boston Nationals after signing a $4,000 contract to manage and play third base for the American League Red Sox prior to the 1901 season. The "Triumvirate" Collins referred to was composed of Nationals owners Arthur Soden, J.B. Billings and William Conant.

"I wasn't influenced by Duffy. Hughie is looking out for his welfare and sees a good opportunity in managing the American League club in Milwaukee, and I am looking out for James J. Collins." — Jimmy Collins

Source	Author	Publisher	Date	Page
The Boston Red Sox	Fred Lieb	New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons	1947	14