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 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 got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.

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

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.

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

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.