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Montgomery also fondly recalls the influence of teammates who guided him along the way. \u201cMark Gubicza was a close friend; we\u2019d meet for lunch almost every day on the road. Steve Farr helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses as a pitcher. Bret Saberhagen, too. And Royals legend George Brett\u2014he showed everyone how to work hard, no matter how long you\u2019d been in the majors. His expectations rubbed off on all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
But his rise to the Majors was far from easy. Life in the minor leagues tested his resolve with long bus rides, low pay, and balancing a young family. \u201cThat was the toughest part,\u201d he said. \u201cI had a wife, a baby, and barely any money. I worked two or three jobs in the offseason just to make ends meet, while hoping that someday, somehow, I\u2019d get the call to the Majors.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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