I always thought that there was going to be life after baseball, and so I designed that in my life I would have other interests after baseball that I would be able to step into. And I didn't realize the grip that baseball had on me and on my family.

Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal with them accordingly.

I am going to spend my time today just thanking the people that played a role in my career, because I truly do believe that I was blessed by a lot of people that paths crossed mine as I went down the road in my career.

What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find Nolan Ryan?

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

Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.

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