It would mean a lot to me to get into the Hall of Fame, to be grouped with some of the greatest players in history.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I thought the Hall of Fame was for superstars, not just average players like me.
Making the Hall of Fame has long been considered the top individual honor that one can achieve in any sport, but for me, I feel it is a culmination of all the input and effort afforded me from so many other people over the years that put me in this position today.
I grew up as a sports fan, and I know that a hall of fame is very different than an award for being the best of the year. It's a nod to the longevity of our accomplishment.
I would think if someone connected to steroids made the Hall of Fame, that would enhance my chances of making the Hall of Fame.
When I started playing the game of baseball, the more I played and the better numbers I got, the more I started thinking about the Hall of Fame. But I never thought I had a chance to be there.
There are some people that probably should be in the Hall of Fame, but they're not for some reason.
You have to retire before you can make the Hall of Fame.
Would it be an honor to be bestowed Hall of Fame credentials? Yeah. Does it define me as a person? No.
But what I'd really like to tell you is I never dreamed of being in the Hall of Fame. Standing here with all these great players was beyond any of my dreams.
The 50 greatest players don't matter when you're in the Hall of Fame. We all know that I was not one of the 50 greatest, I was one of the 25 greatest - in my mind.