Any time you're in the coaching business or managing in the minor leagues, when you see a player who has made it to the major leagues, you get a thrill out of that.

When I was a minor league player, my goal was to be a major leaguer. It's no different as a minor league manager.

I thought I was a pretty good shortstop, but I also wanted to play in the major leagues.

I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything.

Your first responsibility is to the organization, to teach and prepare players to get to the big leagues and have them ready when they get there, but everyone in the minors wants to be in the majors.

Football, I thought, would be a tough sport to make a living in. There is no minor league. You either make it to the NFL or you don't.