Manny Machado

“The biggest thing is, I can never forget where I come from. That's why I wear Miami on my sleeve. I never forget where I grew up.”

“I know the feeling of being in the postseason and losing. It's not fun.”

“I talk to everyone, but most of the people I hang out with are Latin.”

“I've played third base for a couple years. I did well, and I thought I was an elite player at that position, but at the end of the day, I've been a shortstop my entire life.”

“Do I want to play for a contending team? Yeah. Do I want to go to the playoffs? Yeah. Do I want to win a ring? Of course I do.”

“I can't control what people think of me. I can't control any of that. I can only control what I do on the field.”

“You've gotta stay true to yourself, stay who you are.”

“I know I can be a way better player as a shortstop than I can at third.”

“It is always an honor to put on a uniform.”

“I'm not the type of guy who is going to be out in front of a microphone for attention.”

“I always will be the villain, no matter what. I don't know why.”

“It's always worth it when you come out here and put on a uniform and step on that field. It's the best feeling you'll ever have.”

“I have done some pretty dumb things. I am not going to lie. I see the things I have done. And I have done some dumb things.”

“Try to be on every pitch, try to be in the moment, and try to think every ball's going to come at you, no matter if it's not, but trying to get that mindset going.”

“I loved LeBron when he was in Cleveland. Loved him in Miami. And loved him when he went back to Cleveland.”

“I'm not the type of player that's going to be Johnny Hustle and run down the line and slide to first base. That's just not my personality. That's not my cup of tea. That's not who I am.”

“Hitting is hard, and even when you work to improve, you can still struggle.”

“I definitely want to be in a place where I can win long-term and be a part of World Series teams for many years to come.”

“The Orioles drafted me. I did a lot for that community, I did a lot for the state, and they didn't show me a little bit of love.”

“It's been humbling to have multiple teams interested in me and have people talking about my free agency and what I should do.”