Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers.

We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto.

We devote our entire lives to becoming good ball players. We take batting practice until our hands bleed.

Oakland revolved around Forbes Field. Nothing in the city could match that atmosphere.

I would always reserve a special place in my heart for Pittsburgh.

I found myself in a race with Mother Nature to play as much baseball as I could before she forced me to stop.