It felt like I was playing in the World Series in March. It's a great feeling. There's something very special about playing for my country, in my hometown, with people saying my name.
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I was trying to make sure I was within protocol within the team, and trying not to disturb anybody. They were not going to stop, so I sort of looked at Joe and said, 'Can I do this' and he said, 'Yes.' It was a great moment, and I appreciate it a lot.
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Retirement was very serious. My family has been pushing me to retire. I have a son who is already 15. In two years he'll be out of high school and I never really got to see him grow up. I've sacrificed a lot.
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It's not a casual thing for the fans here anymore. Before, people came halfway through the game and left by the seventh inning, no matter the score. It's a credit to the front office that they have put a winning team on the field, and the people are interested in what happens.
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