A biography for Rod Carewhasn’t been written yet.
“I get a kick out of watching a team defense me. A player moves two steps in one direction and I hit it two steps the other way. It goes right by his glove and I laugh.”
“I think the Angels could use me the most. The Angels don't have a day-to-day first baseman.”
“Three thousand hits is something that should stand for itself.”
“Tell your friends to get their hearts checked.”
“We have to help others. I hope that some of the young players today understand that. It's not about them. The Man Upstairs gave them that ability to play, and play consistently, but he also wants them to open their hearts and understand that people need their help.”