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" In baseball, there's always the next day. "

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" You want to see energy, and you want to see guys on the same page. You want guys to work together and have that energy come out onto the field. That's a good place to start. "

" There is a lot to managing, and with almost four years under my belt, I believe I'm ready. "

" In other ways, one way to be in a lineup or stay in a lineup or stay in a spot is to produce. "

" I've been in baseball my whole life, so I understand there's a lot in baseball that is out of your control, and you have to focus on the things you can control. "

" All it takes to play baseball is a strong arm, good speed, and the coordination to hit the ball. That's it. "

" One of the first benchmarks in a season are far as at-bats is 100. "

" I just appreciated so much the contract they gave me, and I wanted to give something back to the Cubs' organization. "

" If this validates anything, it's that learning how to bunt and hit and run and turning two is more important than knowing where to find the little red light at the dug out camera. "

" Any time you're in the coaching business or managing in the minor leagues, when you see a player who has made it to the major leagues, you get a thrill out of that. "

" I am not the type of person who can leave my game at the ballpark and feel comfortable that my future is set regardless of my performance. "

" I let the players use their abilities and what they're capable of doing. If they're capable of stealing bases, I'm going to give them the green light. I'm going to teach them to pick their spots and to get a base when they can get a base. "

" 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. "

" Steve Bartman was in the wrong place at the wrong time. "

" 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. "

" You don't get hits if you're depressed. "

" Get your work in. Work hard at it. Give it your best effort. And if you get an opportunity, be ready for it. That's respect for the game. "

" I defend my players and coaches. "

" They use the word 'integrity' in describing a Hall of Famer in the logo of the Hall of Fame, and I think there are gonna be quite a few players that are not going to get in. "

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" Even if we're in fifth place in September, I get butterflies before a game. I'm nervous. "

" If a hitter gets hot, I wouldn't take a hot hitter out of the lineup. "

" I have to do what I have to do, and you have to go where the opportunities are. "

" Baseball wasn't easy for me. "

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" I've spent 34 years associated with the Cubs, and part of the reason I've stayed in baseball is because I want to be part of a World Series winner. "

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" I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. "