If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen

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

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

I was in awe every time I walked on to the field

There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years

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.

In my day, if a guy came to spring training 20 pounds heavier than what he left, he was considered out of shape and was probably in trouble.