You've got to root for the guy when you see what he's been through just to survive eight or nine years in the big leagues. He'll give me a big hug and tell me he loves me, and I feel the same way about him.
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I feel 45, ... Doing this keeps me young. Some people say, 'What about the pressure' I love the pressure. I love the camaraderie with the coaches, players and the media.Jack McKeon
He did a good job. It's too bad we don't have more games where we could give him a few more opportunities, but he did his job tonight. We were very proud of the way he performed out there and stayed within himself. I think he's got a good future here.
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It's like making a trade.
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I've been thinking over the last couple of months how blessed I have been to be in this game over 50-plus years, and to have a family that supported me. I promised them last year that this would be my last year. I'm honoring that request.
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I don't think it's too good. He's done a wonderful job filling in at second base and shortstop. For us, he's a guy you couldn't afford to lose.
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I would say that three-quarters of the times, these guys bunt on their own. They know how to play the game. You try to get them to hit to right field, or if you can't do that, get the guy over.
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