I could ask the Phillies to keep me on to add to my statistics, but my love for the game won't let me do that.
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If you're associated with the Philadelphia media or town, you look for negatives. I don't know if there's something about their upbringing or they have too many hoagies, or too much cream cheese.Mike Schmidt
He told me that he scouted me at Ohio University, which surprised me. Pat's a fine guy. He called me a couple of times and really rolled out the red carpet.
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About a year after the Milwaukee meeting, I phoned Bud to ask what was holding up his decision on Pete's reinstatement. Bud confided that he didn't think Pete understood the gravity of his commitment.
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You're trying your damndest, you strike out and they boo you. I act like it doesn't bother me, like I don't hear anything the fans say, but the truth is I hear every word of it and it kills me.
Mike Schmidt
I feel comfortable that any player from when I played through today is going to find that it's truthful and enlightening. I don't think I cross the line, but I go up to the line a little bit.
Mike Schmidt
I think the Baseball Hall of Fame should take a stronger position on a lot of issues,
Mike Schmidt
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