I knew yesterday was the day, because everybody was leaving today. I knew I had a chance.
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Some people are born into money. Some are given the opportunity in a lucky way. I got where I am by a lucky bounce along the way. There have been opportunities to help people in need. There are charitable causes where you can give people hope and opportunity to turn that corner. It's the right thing to do.Al Leiter
I grew up in a humble existence. I think it made me much more mentally tough. I played angry, with a chip on my shoulder. I think you have to perform with a rage to do this job.
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I remember being in shock. The night before the Orioles had told my brothers (both pitchers in the organization at the time) that they were going to take me with the last pick in the first round. The Yankees had taken a very low profile.
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I'll be honest, ... I hadn't thought at all about that, but now that I have, I only hope it comes to pass.
Al Leiter
This is what I was hoping for. I think the tournament is a great thing for baseball and I really wanted to be a part of it. If it ends up being the last time I pitch I would be very satisfied with that. This was one of the big reasons I decided to keep playing.
Al Leiter
I don't know how anybody can say how anybody would do, especially if there's no track record, ... But there will be absolutely no question as to whether his team is prepared going into a series. He works as hard and has as much information that's given to us as any coach I've ever had.
Al Leiter
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