"A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation."
"I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do – play it right and with respect."
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"I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel."
"I've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special"
"It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans."
"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 played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen"