“This is the guy we've been looking for, ... He really is the first nationally recognized player we've ever gotten. We've had some great players from San Diego on this team. They're solid. But this guy – he is the one who will make those other guys better.”
Dale Walker
“Somewhere along the line I'll be recognized as one of the top players in the Nicklaus era. That's all I want to be remembered for.”
Lee Trevino
“It'd be incredible to be recognized twice amongst all those terrific players. I really think that everyone is deserving. I think it's a very close race this year.”
Steve Nash
“It's good those players are recognized, because it means a lot for all of them, and for the Latin players in the Negro Leagues. We are grateful for them. Baseball has gone through cycles, and times change, and this has been coming for a long time.”
Armando Benitez
“He's a young player that I think everybody recognizes could be a great player. The fact is that I think he's a long way off, but he needs to start getting in the environment.”
Alexi Lalas
“I think he's the true definition of a great player and you guys should recognize that. I think the recognition of a great player has been lost the last 10, 15 years.”
Shaquille O'Neal
“We know where the bar is set. You don't really get recognized unless you win a national title.”
Jordan Farmar
