I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do – play it right and with respect.

My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything.

I struggled many times when maybe it didn't look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day.

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.

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.

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