Eric Davis Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“My only goal is to play 162 games and help this team win. If I can do that, everything will take care of itself.”

“You can't get more appreciation than that, to be elected by the fans. That's the ultimate, really.”

“You don't protect Mark McGwire. The only way to protect him is hit 70 homers yourself.”

“For me to become the highest paid player in the franchise, it was something I didn't anticipate. But I'm glad. I like playing for Cincinnati.”

“It's easy to see why pitchers respect McGwire. If you hit behind him, they're saying that they don't respect you. You have to change their thinking.”

“There's only one Mark McGwire. The man walked over 160 times. Just think. If he walks 60 times, he might hit 100 homers.”

“I want to establish myself as the first Eric Davis, not the next Willie Mays.”

“I'm no different than others with cancer. I just happen to play professional baseball. I'm part of those statistics that cancer has touched as well.”

“I was hitting .360 when I was diagnosed. I didn't forget how to play while I was recovering. I don't know if the cancer is gone for good. I don't think anyone ever knows, but no one is going to steal my joy for as along as I'm able to play baseball.”

“I ate while I was taking chemo. The doctors didn't know. I really didn't get any nausea. I didn't have side effects. I would be drained for a day and a half.”