I was taught coming up in the Phillies organization to be seen and not heard by people like Pete Rose, my hero growing up, and players like Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton and Manny Trillo.
In my day, if a guy came to spring training 20 pounds heavier than what he left, he was considered out of shape and was probably in trouble.
I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college
If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.
It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans.
I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything.
My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.
Baseball wasn't easy for me.
I never forgot the four years I spent with the Phillies, my September call-ups and my big league Spring Trainings. I never forgot that.
I have great memories of being a Cub, and I'm happy building new ones with the Phillies.
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