“The old saying was, 'Boggs never drives in any runs.' I played in 155 games. I l…” — Wade Boggs

When you set goals and you reach those goals in mid-August and early September, there's nothing to look forward to. You sort of lose your drive.

One guy that I wish was here right now, Ted Williams, helped me so much, our long talks, not about hitting but about fishing, one of Ted's passions, and I wish he was here today to share this with me because I owe so much to Ted Williams.

My God... What are the headlines going to be like on Monday if the Yankees don't make the playoffs?

Looking back on those days and little leaguer, the Hall of Fame is not even a blinking star, but through baseball travels and moving up the ladder, that star begins to flicker.