I told myself that if I ever make it to the big leagues that I would be the one to appreciate the fans. Take a little time out to sign autographs and shake their hands and say hello to them.

I wanted to be a part of something special and contributing to the launch of a new league was very exciting to me.

I'm disappointed about how my career ended.

I haven't had the time to say, 'I'm retiring.' But baseball says, 'You're retired.'

My impact on the game was going out there and making things happen.

I don't think some of the players understand what the people are about. The people are coming out to show you their appreciation of the game, and the player that you are.

If they're going to pay me like [Mike] Gallego, I'm going to play like Gallego.