You never had the opportunity to play with some of the great ballplayers, but being that close around them, and being in the same category, was a great feeling, to feel that vibe of all the best players who played the game.

I like playing for Oakland, they have a very colorful uniform.

People always ask me why I still want to play, but I want to know why no one will give me an opportunity. It's like they put a stamp on me: 'Hall of Fame. You're done. That's it.' It's a goddamn shame.

All I'm asking for is what I want.

This is Rickey calling on behalf of Rickey. Rickey wants to play baseball.

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.

I patterned myself after Reggie Jackson. I wanted to have that same swing and hit some homeruns. When I was down in A-ball, I was trying to be Reggie Jackson and I was striking out all the time. And I was like, 'This isn't the way Reggie is doing it, so I got to change.'