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" Nothing I did contributed to me having cancer, so I can't sit back and say, 'Oh why me.' Why not me? Why does tragedy always have to hit someone else? "

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" I'm having a good time. I'm going to treat every game and every day as if they are my last because I now know that they could be. "

Having A Good Time

" I was hitting .360 when I was diagnosed. I didn't forget how to play while I was recovering. I don't know if the cancer is gone for good. I don't think anyone ever knows, but no one is going to steal my joy for as along as I'm able to play baseball. "

" If you're feeling pressure, then you shouldn't be here. "

" I want to establish myself as the first Eric Davis, not the next Willie Mays. "

" The last two times I went to spring training, I had to win a job, and if I didn't get off to a blazing start, I'm on the bench. Now, I've proven myself, so it's not essential that I get off to a real good start. "

" Just putting my uniform on keeps me going. Being able to get out there keeps me going. That's the best therapy. "

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" I don't want to be famous. I want to be secure. I don't want the world. I just want a piece of it. I want people to remember Eric Davis. "