Pittsburgh isn't fancy, but it is real. It's a working town and money doesn't come easy. I feel as much a part of this city as the cobblestone streets and the steel mills, people in this town expect an honest day's work, and I've it to them for a long, long time.

I've witnessed thousands of superior athletes try to becomes hitters and fail at it.

We devote our entire lives to becoming good ball players. We take batting practice until our hands bleed.

We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto.

Helping someone is what life is all about.

I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life.

Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers.