As Spring Training starts, veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo is still seeking a contract. At 35, Rizzo reflects on his injury struggles in recent seasons, which have possibly affected his marketability. He expresses disappointment over teams' reluctance to offer fair compensation and notes the trend of older players being undervalued. Despite these challenges, Rizzo maintains his determination to continue playing, emphasizing his belief in his potential contributions to the game and expressing frustration over the current market for aging hitters.
Two years ago, I had kind of a weird year with the concussion. Then last year, I was hurt twice. My power numbers dropped.
I think I have a lot to give to the game still. But at the same time, if teams are not going to want to pay a few million.
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