took a great toll on me.

We just allowed them too many outs in that inning, and they took advantage.

The schedule took its toll on everyone.

They were the deeper team. That took its toll.

The deaths took a heavy toll on him emotionally.

When I was 16 years old, my brother Frank said, 'You'd better become a catcher, because you're too big and fat to do anything else.' Well, I took his advice. It was a quick way to get to the big leagues, and I've never regretted it.