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Baseball is important, but it's about fifth place behind my kids, my wife and the health of my family.
Creating success is tough. But keeping it is tougher. You have to keep producing, you can't ever stop.
There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years.
When a pitcher's throwing a spitball, don't worry and don't complain, just hit the dry side like I do.
There's nothing better than a team that comes out of nowhere and finds themselves in the World Series.
I love the Twins, ... I bleed the Twins. That's all I know. If I go anywhere else, I'd be a foreigner.
Kids should practice autographing baseballs. This is a skill that's often overlooked in Little League.
I want to win when the whole world is watching, ... I want to win a World Series in an Angels uniform.
Vietnam helped me realize who the true heroes really are in this world. It's not the home-run hitters.
That's our goal every year, to win the World Series, like it is at most places. In L.A., it really is.
I put my heart and soul into it every single day, to go out there and try and win games for the Astros.
Whether I'm 0-for-10 or 10-for-10, every time I walk to the plate I believe I'm going to hit a missile.
I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.
I learned early to drink beer, wine and whiskey. And I think I was about 5 when I first chewed tobacco.
As a ballplayer, there is no Christian way to swing a bat. There is no Christian way to swing or throw.
I didn't get a lot of awards as a player. But they did have a Bob Uecker Day Off for me once in Philly.
I know what I did and how I accomplished it. I am proud of it and know that it was done with integrity.
I did not mind the public criticism. That sort of thing has not changed any program I thought was good.
The stadium is a part of the Yankees and the Yankees are a part of the stadium. That will never change.
I have far too many skeletons in my closet to think about any sort of serious mention of public office.
Giving back is always something I'm doing - I'm honored for this, to always give back to the community.
The thing that got me over the hump was accepting that I had to do whatever I could to stay in the game
I only went to the third grade because my father only went to the fourth and I didn't want to pass him.
People always ask me if I wish I were bigger. I tell them no. I always wanted to be a miniature badass.
I don't feel any pressure. I just try to stay calm, follow my game plan, and try not to get overthrown.
I never got many questions about my managing. I tried to get twenty-five guys who didn't ask questions.
Cubans joke and satirize everything that life gives them, and I think that's a positive characteristic.
The greatness of Ty Cobb was something that had to be seen, and to see him was to remember him forever.
I know I don't throw very hard anymore, but I'd like to think I can still hurt a guy who's not looking.
Every time before I throw my first pitch, I am praying. And not only that, in the bullpen I am praying.
Only sixteen players have hit fifty or more homers in a season. To me, that's a very special milestone.
And that's what makes this a great game, is the support and the commitment that the fans give the game.
I understand business and understand the ugly face of baseball, which is the business part of baseball.
What's the game coming to? Evidently the guys making all these rules never played the game of baseball.
I never picked up my phone and called a bookmaker and bet on a baseball game from the clubhouse. Never.
The greatest manager has a knack for making ballplayers think they are better than they think they are.
To me the most important thing was stirring things up and scoring some runs so we could win a ballgame.
John Hirschbeck is a wonderful person with a wonderful family. I'm so glad that we have become friends.
I realize now that I have made some mistakes. I am willing to accept the consequences of those actions.
With my Roman Catholic upbringing, I have a set of principles that serve me well in good times and bad.
I'd rather save a home run than hit one. I've always been like that. Defense is what I pride myself on.
Walter Johnson's fastball looked about the size of a watermelon seed and it hissed at you as it passed.
The only thing I think about is getting ready for every five days, to go out and get ready for my team.
I got pantsed in 'Bar Wars,' the number-one rated episode of 'Cheers' all time. I'm very proud of that.
Baseball has a funny way to tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it and tells you it's the end.
I just grew the hair on my back. Facial hair just wasn't appealing to me. I liked it on my back, though.
There is somebody in our lives that we could call the Energizer Bunny and we admire for those qualities.
In Canada, I climbed some mountains with the Alpine Club of Canada, which taught me a lot about stamina.
God gave me an ability to throw a baseball. He chose me for a reason, and I want to honor Him with that.
I know that I may not always get a hit or may not always catch the ball, but I'm going to damn sure try.