62 Quotes by Miguel Tejada

I have to (play) not only for me but for my family.

He's so good, he can beat you with any pitch. He didn't play around with anybody today and had that killer instinct.

I couldn't concentrate on the game. The only thing I could think about was what had happened to him. He's the last guy you want to see that happen to. He's worked so hard.

I don't want to say anything bad that can hurt my teammates, but look at Toronto, they have strengthened themselves and we haven't done anything.

I don't want to hang around doing nothing at home.

He and I were fine. I'm never going to have a problem with Sosa. As a Dominican, he's a symbol of our baseball.

Of course I think a 10-year investment would be in a team's best interest. Look at Cal Ripken Jr., that guy was around until he was like 40... Not that I'm going to be in my 40s at the end of the 10-year deal or anything.

I've worked hard with my body, just in case someone needs me to play third or short. I'm happy to go back to short, it's my natural position. I'm here to help and here to do whatever the manager wants me to do.

I like people recognizing me.