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.
I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college
A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.
My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to 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.
At my growing years of 18 to 21 years old in the Minor Leagues, I dreamed of being a Philadelphia Phillie.
Baseball wasn't easy for me.
I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.
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