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

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.

All it takes to play baseball is a strong arm, good speed, and the coordination to hit the ball. That's it.

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.

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.