I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel.

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.

It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans.

If this validates anything, it's that learning how to bunt and hit-and-run and turning two is more important than knowing where to find the little red light on the dugout camera.

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.