I Want To Build A Positive Image

It Is Hard To Ignore That Is Reality. But, At The Same Time, It Still Comes Down To Sound Baseball Decisions, Farm Systems And Then Execution On The Field By The Players. There Are A Lot Of Components To That (other) Than Just Saying It Is The Highest Salary.

I Want To Be Known As A Good Major-leaguer, And Good Major-leaguers Work To Become Good.

Playing The Game Was The Easy Part. The Real Work Was In The Preparation.

Not One Day Goes By When I Don't Remind Myself Of How Grateful I Am For Those Who Came Before Me Over The Last 25 Years. When I See Players Like Mike Schmidt And Johnny Bench, I Thank Them.

There Is A Difference Between Image And Reputation. Image Is Nice. Reputation Is Developed Over An Entire Career. Reputation Is What I'm Searching For.