[Asked by St. Louis congressman William Clay whether he could assure fans he had played] with honesty and integrity, ... I'm not going to go into the past or talk about my past. I'm here to make a positive influence on this. |
Do you want to know the truth, or see me hit a few dingers? |
I don't know if I want to break my own record. I think I would rather leave it as it is. |
I don't think it can be done. The season is too long and the fatigue gets to you. Maybe if I had a little help ... |
I know it's tough. Everybody in baseball knows its tough. I'm just going to give it my best shot. |
I sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn't act foolish, but this is history. |
I study pitchers. I visualize pitches. That gives me a better chance every time I step into the box. That doesn't mean I'm going to get a hit every game, but that's one of the reasons I've come a long way as a hitter. |
I tell you what, I was so shocked because I didn't think the ball had enough to get out. It's an absolutely incredible feeling. I can honestly say I did it. |
I think it puts baseball back on the map as a sport. It's America's pastime and just look at everyone coming out to the ballpark. It has been an exciting year. |
I think it's outstanding and I'm ecstatic they invited me, |
I touched Roger's bat and held it to my heart. My bat will lie next to his. I'm damn proud of that. |
I wish that every player could feel what I've felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I've received, it's blown me away. It's absolutely remarkable. |
I wish that every player could feel what I've felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I've received, it's blown me away. It's absolutely remarkable. |
I'd be here all of time. I just don't live here. |
I'm a very positive person and I just wish everybody else would be positive. |