I Had To Prepare Physically Every Day,

In My Day, If A Guy Came To Spring Training 20 Pounds Heavier Than What He Left, He Was Considered Out Of Shape And Was Probably In Trouble.

My Mom Was At Every Single Game I Played As A Kid, Rain Or Shine

I Was A Baseball Player At North Central High School In Spokane, Washington Even Though I Was All-city In Basketball, Even When I Signed A Letter Of Intent To Play Quarterback At Washington State.

I Was Taught You Never, Ever Disrespect Your Opponent Or Your Teammates Or Your Organization Or Your Manager, And Never, Ever Your Uniform.

If You're In The Minor Leagues, You Want To Get To The Majors.