My parents didn't agree with what was going on, you know, with the communists coming in, Fidel Castro. I didn't see the reason why I needed to go back there and be a part of that exhibition.
The only way to get people to like working hard is to motivate them. Today, people must understand why they're working hard. Every individual in an organization is motivated by something different.
I think I've inspired a lot of people, and I'm one, if I get a letter and someone's in serious shape, I'll call them. I relate to these people.
I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager and never, ever your uniform.
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've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special.
I think sometimes Hall of Famers might get labeled as guys who aren't suited for a coaching job or to be back at the Major League level.
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.
The reason I am here, they tell me, is that I played the game a certain way, that I played the game the way it was supposed to be played.
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 don't care what people think about me because I know I am more than all the pain and strife they hold inside.
I wouldn't throw all spitballs. I'd go maybe two or three innings without throwing a spitter, but I always had them looking for it.
I never did like Cleveland. Don't know why. Didn't like the town. Now, the people are all right, but I just didn't like the town.
To get the feel of how the slider should roll off of your index finger, use this grip and practice at half speed and roughly half the distance to the mound.
At the minor-league and major-league level, you know how important your coaching staff is, but in a big market it becomes absolutely huge.
We've gotten through a lot of tough times, and we're going to keep working to make them better. I wish the record was better.
I don't just think regular season. I think playoffs. World Series. That's how I think.
The first thing you do when you get out to center field is put up your finger and check the wind chill factor.
I do feel very honored to get all this attention. Basically, what I need to do is to go out there and perform. That's what I'm intending to do.
As I get older every year, I'm eating better. As a kid, who can turn down chips and candy? But I'm getting better.
I grew up a Phillies fan. Me and my buddies tailgated a couple of times when they won the World Series. I like just being in that atmosphere.
