“ I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability. ”
- Carl Yastrzemski- Copy
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“ Some of the money going to the rookies can now be spent on people who have proved their worth. After all, the average playing life of a pro football player is about eight years and it is only fitting that the veterans get something for their efforts. ”
- Bob Lilly- Copy
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“ I think it's great with all the opportunities that those players have now. By the time those kids here come here, they are ready for Rookie league or Class A league or whatever, because we can keep them for a couple years until we think they are ready to come here, and that makes a big difference. ”
- Tony Oliva- Copy
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