Lastings Milledge Quotations

The front office is pushing for you to be in the big leagues, but you have to put all that stuff aside. We're living for now and we've got to do this now. You have to work.

By the time I rounded third, I saw they all walked off. I was the only one running. When I came around third, I knew what time it was.

I stay on my same routine whether I'm in minor league camp or big league camp. Nobody is going to change who I am. Nobody is going to change my persona. I am what I am. That's what I'm going to be, whether I'm here or on the other side.

I surprised myself. But like I said, it's day by day.

I realize what's going on here and that the game is a business. It's not frustrating. You know what you're here for. Getting to face some of the top pitchers in the league (in spring training), you have to try and take advantage. It's an experience not a lot of (players) get. In my case, I just want to come and get better.

I thought about it every day. It got crazy at the trade deadline, thinking of all the possibilities where I could have gone. But nothing's done until they call you and say, 'You're traded.' I feel like I'm here, and as of now, I'm going to stay until they make a decision.

He talks to me about what I need to know, ... Stuff to look out for. Just to watch out and make sure nothing goes wrong.

It's right there. The door is right there. I can touch it. All I've got to do is walk in.

I got three hits, but it's nothing to get excited about. I have to be consistent day in and day out.

Just having your name tossed around, it's amazing,