I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college

I have great memories of being a Cub, and I'm happy building new ones with the Phillies.

If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.

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

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

I've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special

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