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Much as I liked baseball, I was more into football and basketball, Jim Brown and Gayle Sayers were my idols. I looked forward to getting an education and seeing what it’s like to be in college.

— Jerry Manuel

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My chances are probably slim moving up right now.

I played very little second base until this spring.

“The more I work, the more (weight) I gain, My muscles are very taut and hard.

Hitting both ways had always been in the back of my mind. I guess I just needed some encouragement.

You can look at their age and figure it that way, The fact that they’re young guys makes a difference. The Tigers are probably keeping me around for insurance because there’s no (other infielders) left.

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