Jose Reyes Quotes
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I like triples-when I hit a ball in the gap, all I think about is a triple.
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I try not to pay much attention to what people say-I just try to concentrate on the game.
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Nobody likes to lose. I'm not going to be happy and excited about that, but I'm still going to be me because I know from the bottom of my heart there's going to be a next game; maybe try to win the next game.
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I never thought I might become famous. It takes getting used to.
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I don't have too much time to spend with my family. But when I have that time, I put everything into that. Nothing else. I spend all that time with them.
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In baseball, nothing surprises me. I understand this is a business.
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It's hard for me when I'm not getting on base too much. I feel like I'm not contributing to the ball club. When I'm on base, I'm making stuff happen; that's more energy for the ball club.
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I hate when people say, 'He's having too much fun.' I've been in this game since I was 19 years old. Did you see a different Jose Reyes? No. You see the same guy every single day; nothing changes.
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I have to work hard for my family. They don't have a lot.
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I put the ball in play. That's what I want.
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I like to run a lot. I like to chase the ball.
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I feel like, looking back, if I didn't have so many injuries, who knows where my numbers could be right now. But only God can judge me.
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Patience is very important, especially at the plate.
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I feel a lot more comfortable at shortstop, but it's no problem, I'll move to make room.
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When I get to first base, I start thinking about third.
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I'm the leadoff hitter, it's my job to lead this team. I know people say the way I go is how the Mets go, so I'll do whatever it takes.
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I want to win. I don't want to spend the rest of my career on a last-place team. That's not the kind of player I feel like I am.
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I'm going to try to be a better guy, a better man, better husband.
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I don't have to prove myself to anyone. People know what I'm capable of. I've spent a long time in this game.