I had to prepare physically every day, and I didn't leave many scraps for the writers.

I'm pretty overwhelmed right now and a little bit sick along with it, ... We'll see how the day goes. I was fortunate enough to be there for Ernie and Billy and Ron. I was on the field for all those ceremonies not even thinking that I would have a day come like today. Being in their company and joining them means everything to me.

I'd rather play a double-header than speak at a banquet, and if I went to Wrigley Field knowing I had to be somewhere two hours after the game, it would bother me all day.

I'm excited by challenging myself physically and mentally every day.

I'm saying my rosary every day.

I'm learning every day.