Gary Carter
Gary Carter
Gary Edmund Carterwas an American professional baseball catcher whose 21-year career was spent primarily with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. Nicknamed "Kid" for his youthful exuberance, Carter was named an All-Star 11 times, and was a member of the 1986 World Champion Mets...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth8 April 1954
CityCulver City, CA
CountryUnited States of America
couple figure good job maybe next opportunity pay year
I figure I'll give it a couple of years. I know I have to pay some dues. ... Who knows, if I do a good job this year in St. Lucie, maybe an opportunity will come next year.
knows mound presence star wants
His presence on the mound is just amazing. He's well prepared. He's intelligent. He knows what he wants to do out there. I just think he's going to be a star in this game.
depending early himself leagues needs pitchers quick road rush starting
I think Pelfrey is on a quick road to the big leagues. Of course, you don't want to rush a young pitcher, but depending on how well he does in this league, and with the needs they have for starting pitchers in New York, he may find himself in the big leagues as early as this season.
beat call depression maybe phone saved somebody start tells
When somebody tells you that something could have been done, that maybe a phone call to 911 could have saved him, that's when you start to beat yourself up. I think that's when the depression set in more than anything.
bottom continue far growing inadequate mark number stagnant uninsured
We continue to be far from that mark here in New Jersey. Once again, a confluence of pressures, ranging from inadequate payments from governmental payers to a growing number of uninsured all contributed to the stagnant bottom lines.
quite
We're 20 years older, so it's not quite going to be the same.
couple pain hands
It is a grueling position (catching). My knees will tell you that. I've had nine knee surgeries. I've had a couple of broken thumbs, one on each hand. I can look back at it and say it's worth it to be enshrined in Cooperstown. I don't have any pain in my knees right now.
block past views
Load up your mind with pictures capturing your preferred tomorrow. Put the remembrances of the past in a place where they won't block your view.
stars years games
Johnny Bench befriended me my first year in the big leagues. He took me under his wing during my first All-Star Game and we've been friends ever since. He's one guy I've tried to emulate and I'll always compare myself to Johnny (Bench).
pain play sometimes
Sometimes you just have to play in pain.
mind world rings
The only thing on my mind now is getting that World Series ring.
kids practice desire
My desires are simply I love to teach, I love to be in uniform, I love to throw batting practice, I love to be with the kids.
kids years special
To be 49 years old now and still be called The Kid, that's kind of special.
successful pie shaving-cream
It's kind of a tradition that you get a rookie, put him in the middle, wrap your arms and legs around him, then douse him with everything you can get a hold of - shaving cream, ketchup, mustard, everything. It's kind of like a pie in the face after a guy is successful.