I always respected Barry Bonds, and I wanted to let him know that I did in a certain way.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I was a professional athlete, the best baseball player in the world at one point.
I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game.
I never wanted to marry Roger Clemens. I wanted him to do right by his family.
My baseball career was a long, long initiation into a single secret: At the heart of all things is love.
I haven't seen a player in this game, as long as I've been in it, that can't be pitched to... Barry is an outstanding ballplayer. I respect him an awful lot. I also have confidence in my pitchers that they can pitch to Barry Bonds and get him out.
I hit my knees and I went to him with that and I said God I want to do what you want. I don't want sports to be an idol in my life.
John Barry was my hero when I was about 13. His scores to the James Bond movies were the scores of my life back then.
God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise.
More than anyone else, Hank Aaron made me wish I wasn't a manager.
Babe Ruth made a baseball fan of me. I used to go to Yankee Stadium just to see him come to bat.