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I'd like to get out of Philadelphia. I don't care for the people or their attitude, although they don't bother me or my play. But maybe the Phillies can get a couple of broken bats and shower shoes for me.

Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia.

I'm a Philadelphia sports fanatic. I still watch Phillies games on my iPad, which is basically admitting to having daily torture sessions.

I grew up a Phillies fan. Me and my buddies tailgated a couple of times when they won the World Series. I like just being in that atmosphere.

Individual statistics, plate time and everything tend to come, but the most enjoyment I get out of baseball is actually winning.

When you're in the middle of a pennant race, you can't go up there thinking about home runs.

The baseball held was my fantasy of what life offered.

Only God knows why I didn't make it with the Mets, but yes, in a short period of time, I got the opportunity with the Phillies.

Son, we'd like to keep you around this season but we're going to try and win a pennant.