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

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.

I was a baseball player at North Central High School in Spokane, Washington even though I was all-city in basketball, even when I signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Washington State.

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

Baseball wasn't easy for me.

My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

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