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" When I'm arguing, I'm competing. I'm trying to win a game. And if that's what's called for, it's just a reaction. "

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" Time and time again, I see former teammates, and we talk about it. It feels like we are all on the same page: We enjoyed the regular season, but we were disappointed in not making the World Series. "

" Am I impressed by myself? Nah, not really. "

" 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 got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop. "

" I came up under the wing of Larry Bowa, and one thing I did not do was ever take a day off from taking pregame groundballs or batting practice. Then the games were just having fun. "

" My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine. "

" 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. "

" There's not too many guys that spend their whole career with one team and I think it's very fortunate and a blessing for me. "

" 'The Sandberg Game' comes up all the time. Fans tell me where they were. They were driving down the highway, they were in the bleachers, they were downtown listening on the radio, they were on the farm on a tractor. I've heard all the stories where people have been. They're just amazed by the ending of the game and the thrill of it. "

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

" I learned a lot in the Minor Leagues, spending six years there. I honed my skills, as far as coaching goes. I was able to work with the players in a lot of facets of the game. "

" Your first responsibility is to the organization, to teach and prepare players to get to the big leagues and have them ready when they get there, but everyone in the minors wants to be in the majors. "

" I was in awe every time I walked on to the field. "

" 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 played it right because that's what you're supposed to do - play it right and with respect. "

" The Phillies liked the work I had done with the Cubs, and really wanted me there. They were on the phone as soon as my contract was up in Chicago, and it was just a great feeling to be wanted, to be appreciated for the work you do. "

" I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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" My style is I work hard at it. I feel like I'm prepared every day. "

" I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel. "

" Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back. "

" 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. "

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" I'm optimistic about the future. "