""Great teammate, very, very good team leader. He was old school in the sense of always doing nice things for young players, buying dinners, buying stuff for them, showing them how to be a big leaguer.""
""Worked his tail off every day. He was bought into whatever we asked of him. He's had a great career, and I'm happy that we got to be teammates for a minute.""
""I hope he stays in the game in some capacity, whether it be the front office side or the coaching side. The game needs guys like Jason.""
Jason Heyward retired after a 16-season career in Major League Baseball, playing for teams including the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. He had a notable impact on the Dodgers, where manager Dave Roberts praised his leadership and dedication. Heyward's career includes five Gold Glove Awards and a key role in the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory. He was recognized with the Roy Campanella Award for exemplifying spirit and leadership. Heyward hopes to remain involved in baseball post-retirement.
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