I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that

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.

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

The fourth major league game I ever saw in person, I was in uniform

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

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.

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