Baseball's in my blood... I've found out the last couple of years I've got a big interest in teaching baseball. |
Everywhere you go around the country, people relate to the consecutive games streak in one shape or form, whether it's school or how they approach their job. I'm still pretty amazed that it became a symbol. I didn't think it was that big a deal. |
He's a real person. He was genuine. He was considerate. He was everything a friend should be. |
I don't want to think it's true. I'm in a state of denial, |
I guarantee you you'll feel better. |
I never expected all of this, ... I'm real surprised about everybody being here. |
It was an emotional night, an extraordinary moment, ... I wish Dad was there to touch and feel the stadium, but I think he might be with me now more than ever. |
Parents see their pretty talented 7- or 8-year-old, and they immediately want to make him out to be the next Alex Rodriguez. They're seeing an end, and they think they're doing him a service by making him practice, buying a batting cage, not letting him play other sports. It's almost like the parents are seeing that as an investment, and I think that's counterproductive. |
shocked, surprised, just like everyone else. I hope there's a reason or an explanation. |
That's the result of the black cloud on baseball, ... Until it's rid of steroids, people are naturally going to think that. |
They said we'll never get this game going if you don't run around the field, ... I said I didn't have the energy to make it. They said, 'Then walk.' |
This is a great loss for baseball. |
This is a great loss for baseball. Puck was one of my favorite people to compete against on the field and to be around off the field. I will always remember how Kirby played the game with joy and how he brought a smile to your face just by saying hello. |
This is a tremendous shock. Elrod has been such a big figure in Baltimore for so long. He was as much a mainstay in the Orioles organization as anyone I can think of. |
This is our third year here, and we're building momentum each time, ... I think our World Series has found a home. |