I guess that's what Little League is all about -- trying.

One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.

And to play as long as I did and to have a family you have to be very blessed and I was with my wife Ruth. Ruth, I appreciate the job you did, and my three fine children, Reid, Reese, and Wendy.

My job is to give my team a chance to win.

I had the pleasure, as Robin said, to live a childhood dream as many young Americans and Puerto Rican children live that play youth baseball. And I feel honored and very thankful for that opportunity.

I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did.

I can't imagine Joe DiMaggio was a better all-around player than Dale Murphy.