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

I gave out stars whenever an appropriate situation presented itself.

There's nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street.

Oakland revolved around Forbes Field. Nothing in the city could match that atmosphere.

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

When we make a mistake, it becomes front-page news. We don't need any reporter telling us how badly we played.

When they start the game, they don't yell, "Work ball." They say, "Play ball."