I just appreciated so much the contract they gave me, and I wanted to give something back to the Cubs' organization.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The Cubs gave me a chance to play. They signed me as a free agent and brought me to the Major Leagues. The first day I walked into Wrigley Field was one of the best days of my life. And I owe them an awful lot.
I'm certainly thankful for what the Cubs did for me. I respect their organization. It's the same way with the Atlanta Braves, an awfully fine organization. I respect everybody who's down there, and that's still where I live today. But the Cardinals represent the best years of my career.
I have great memories of being a Cub, and I'm happy building new ones with the Phillies.
I just want to say I owe the whole reds organization a great deal. Great staff top to bottom and I wish those guys all the best.
I really want to see the Cubs in the World Series. I really do.
I'm grateful that the team allowed me back. I'm looking forward to making it up to them.
I'm honored. Really honored that the Red Sox have asked me to possible be on the board of the Red Sox Foundation and do some stuff on their charitable works that they are so passionate about.
I feel it's the best thing that could have happened for me, leaving the Braves so I could go to another team that would give me more of a chance to play like with the Marlins.
I feel very fortunate to have broken in with the Milwaukee Braves organization.
The Phillies liked the work I had done with the Cubs, and really wanted me there. They were on the phone as soon as my contract was up in Chicago, and it was just a great feeling to be wanted, to be appreciated for the work you do.