I think the cloud of suspicion has been hanging over baseball for a while. I think there has been some positive things that have come out of that. There has been a drug test policy that was been implemented that got the blessings of both the Players Association and MLB. They are trying to maintain the integrity of this sport and trying to get it back, but that cloud I think will hang over a little longer.
Cal Ripken, Jr.Sometimes I think sportsmanship is a little bit forgotten in place of the individual attention.
Cal Ripken, Jr.As long as I can compete, I won't quit. Reaching three-thousand is not the finish line as long as I can contribute.
Cal Ripken, Jr.I don't love the idea of the responsibility falling on the manager. That just adds to their in-game responsibility.
Cal Ripken, Jr.