” My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass’, ‘We’re not raising grass,’ Dad would reply. ‘We’re raising boys. “
” When I was 14, and for the next four years, I was lifting and hauling 10-gallon milk cans full of milk. That will put muscles on you even if you’re not trying. “
” Joe Mauer’s the real deal. He is absolutely wonderful. Not only is he a great player, but he’s a great human being. He’s the kind of guy you’d like to see… be your son. “
” It takes a lot of dedication to quit smoking, and whether you give up for good on your first try or have to give it a couple of tries – just keep swinging at it and you will succeed. “
” In baseball, you pack your uniform in the clubhouse after a ball game, and you see it hanging up in your locker when you get to your next city. “
” Pitchers are smart. They know they are much better off if they mix things up and keep you off-balance. “
” It must be nice for today’s hitters when you don’t have to worry about being thrown at. It’s a whole different deal. When I played, getting knocked down was an accepted part of the game. “
” Hitting.400 is something you can do by yourself. But you have to rely on guys getting on base at the right time to drive in that many runs. “
” At Tiger Stadium, the dugouts are so low that you walk in and hit your head on the ceiling. People would say, ‘Don’t feel bad. Ty Cobb did the same thing. “
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