I was taught coming up in the Phillies organization to be seen and not heard by people like Pete Rose, my hero growing up, and players like Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton and Manny Trillo.
Ryne SandbergI was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.
Ryne SandbergI had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college
Ryne SandbergI 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.
Ryne Sandberg