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I was a hard worker.
Baseball wasn't easy for me.
I defend my players and coaches.
I'm optimistic about the future.
You don't get hits if you're depressed.
In baseball, there's always the next day
In baseball, there's always the next day.
Am I impressed by myself? Nah, not really.
For me, the game starts with starting pitching.
I was in awe every time I walked on to the field
I was in awe every time I walked on to the field.
My Hall of Fame speech was about respect for the game.
Steve Bartman was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that
I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that.
Tainted numbers, I believe, do not belong in the Hall of Fame.
If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.
My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
I've always had that attitude that things happen for a reason.
My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine
My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine.
I'm not interested in on-the-job learning or on-the-job training.
My style is I work hard at it. I feel like I'm prepared every day.
The fourth major league game I ever saw in person, I was in uniform
The fourth major league game I ever saw in person, I was in uniform.
If a hitter gets hot, I wouldn't take a hot hitter out of the lineup.
I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.
I'm not thinking about records. Just winning the pennant would be exciting.
I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel.
There's nothing I would do differently, no wishing I had done this or done that.
I had to prepare physically every day, and I didn't leave many scraps for the writers
I had to prepare physically every day, and I didn't leave many scraps for the writers.
I have great memories of being a Cub, and I'm happy building new ones with the Phillies.
I thought I was a pretty good shortstop, but I also wanted to play in the major leagues.
Even if we're in fifth place in September, I get butterflies before a game. I'm nervous.
You never forget the feeling of not getting to the World Series. Yes, it sticks with you.
A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.
There is a lot to managing, and with almost four years under my belt, I believe I'm ready.
If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen
In other ways, one way to be in a lineup or stay in a lineup or stay in a spot is to produce.
I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do – play it right and with respect.
If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen.
There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years
There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years.
I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college
I struggled many times when maybe it didn't look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day.
I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college.
At my growing years of 18 to 21 years old in the Minor Leagues, I dreamed of being a Philadelphia Phillie.
All it takes to play baseball is a strong arm, good speed, and the coordination to hit the ball. That's it.
When did it - When did it become okay for someone to hit home runs and forget how to play the rest of the game?