28 Quotes by Melvin Mora

This is not spring training. It's a big competition. And as everybody knows, I'm trying to negotiate my contract here. If I don't agree with the Baltimore Orioles, I'm going to be a free agent. But not as a centre fielder - as a third baseman. I don't have time to prepare myself to get ready for the season. I have to think about my family too.

This guy is going to be good. I don't care how young he is. I've seen a lot of young guys in the big leagues.

For me, if they don't talk to me before the season starts, I won't talk to anybody then, ... I don't want to get distracted talking about a contract.

It still doesn't stop my heart from hurting. I am behind Venezuela 100 percent. I love my country and want it to do well. Most people back there understand.

It's a pretty nice feeling especially when everybody responds. I know Rodrigo needs some offense and we got it for him.

It's something difficult. I don't even know what to say. I think he's happy with the team but it's not easy to play for a losing team.

I've got a lot of fans in my country. They are going to ask questions. I don't blame them. I want them to understand that I'm a third baseman.

Oh my goodness. That's a big thing. It's a big loss for the team if Tejada leaves. I never would have expected him to make such comments.

It will be done after that. I don't want to keep talking about my contract. I am just going to keep playing. That's all I can tell you. I have a lot of games to play and I don't want to worry about the other stuff.