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

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 was taught coming up in the Phillies organization to be seen and not heard by people like Pete Rose, my hero growing up, and players like Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton and Manny Trillo.

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

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.

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

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