Quotes from Asdrubal Cabrera

I just come every day, do my stuff before the game, work hard. You work hard, and it pays off.

I think that's the key for a good team, to work together like a family. It's something that I've learned over the years with the experience that I've gotten over 10 seasons.

I keep working hard to show people they're wrong.

Sure, I get tired. But it's a long season, and you've got to play no matter if you have a little injury. I'm that kind of player.

I was afraid if I started to hit home runs, my average would drop.

That's everyone's motivation: to get to the playoffs and win the World Series.

I feel like I want to be an Indian all my career.

I'm excited to wear my country's jersey.

Life is so fast. And I still remember when I came up to the big leagues and played as if it were yesterday. Time flies.

I see the game too slow from second base. That's why I like to play more short.

I don't want to be jumping from team to team.

When you get old and play every day like I did, it's hard. Hard on your body. You start to get sore. You gain weight. But that makes me work harder, be stronger in my mind, and show I can still play.

More than anything, you have to respect the game and do things the right way.

I always try to boost everyone's spirits.

It's hard for a shortstop to play with a guy you don't know in the middle of the season. If you know a guy early in spring training, you're working with them.

Everything that happened last year stays in the past.

This game is crazy. You're up and down, up and down. When you feel good, you want to be there every time for the team.

It's the same game. It's baseball. National League, American League. It's baseball. I just come here and try to do my thing. Do my work and help the team to win.

I don't want to leave the field for a little thing. I try to be ready every day.