"I tell all kids not to use that word. If they're 29 and they win the World Series, I think they can say that.
But I definitely would say to all the kids out there, 'Kids, it's a bad word. Don't say it. And I'm dead serious.' "
There is something sad and pathetic about those not quite good enough mementos. I'd like to see something the 2008 NY Mets--second place (again) on it.