122 Quotes by Carlos Delgado

I think its going to be exciting. It?s an awesome city. But I?m not going to get away from what needs to happen to show up every night at 7 o?clock to play ball. Whenever I have time, I will enjoy New York the best I can. But the most important thing is to be ready to play ball.

I think it's going to be a better lineup. You added (three) guys to the lineup with guys who are going to be better.

I think the approach we should take is every day is a grind. Every day is the most important game you're going to play. I'm not one to pay attention to the standings. If you start looking at the standings and it's May 1, I think you're distracting yourself and losing your focus.

I welcome the move. The Mets have good ball players, good young players,

I was able to play. I just want to be smart this time of year. As much as I'd like to play in the Classic and represent my country, if I'm not 100 percent, I'm not good enough to play, I won't.

I will not put myself (ahead) of the team,

I was just trying to make contact. We had the tying run on third base, but I was just trying to make contact.

I think the unique thing about this type of event is that you have players playing against other players you never play against. Especially in Puerto Rico, we're excited about having a game against Cuba.

I think there's going to be a lot of emotions, having the opportunity to represent your country in front of the home crowd. I'm proud of being Puerto Rican. Obviously, we think this is a big deal.