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

I never forgot the four years I spent with the Phillies, my September call-ups and my big league Spring Trainings. I never forgot that.

I learned a lot in the Minor Leagues, spending six years there. I honed my skills, as far as coaching goes. I was able to work with the players in a lot of facets of the game.

I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college

I had to prepare physically every day, and I didn't leave many scraps for the writers

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