When did it - When did it become okay for someone to hit home runs and forget how to play the rest of the game?

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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