You've gotta find a way to get out of your own way, so you can progress in life.

The final release point for the fastball is the tips of your fingers.

(Mike) Schmitty provided what the relief pitchers need most, home runs and great defense. He's the best third baseman that I ever played with, and maybe of all-time. Obvious Hall of Famer, even then. He retired while on top of his game. I thought for sure he was going to hit 600 home runs.

You've gotta find a way to get out of your own way, so you can progress in life.

My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pete Rose came over to the Phillies in '79 and he became the catalyst that helped us to put it all together.

I threw all my pitches over the top which was important for me because my slider was hard to tell from my fastball at release.