Vinny Castilla Quotations

Obviously you worry, but it's still early. We know we can do it. But we've got to start playing better and get some wins.

I didn't like school a whole lot because I would rather be outside playing than inside studying, ... I played with my friends and my family, and we always played sports. That's how it was back then and I'm still playing today.

I was just aggressive in that situation, ... He threw me a fastball and I went with it.

From now on, 'trying hard' isn't enough. Anybody can try. My mama can try. This time of year, you gotta win.

He's a great third baseman. The way he positions his feet and always makes an accurate throw, it's something to emulate.

We're playing with a lot of enthusiasm. We've got some confidence back.

He's carrying that team by himself. You always knew he has great talent. He has all the tools to become MVP.

I feel like I can shift my weight to my left leg, ... That's the one that was hurting.

He (Marquis) pitched great. Sometimes you have to tip your hat to a performance like that by Marquis today.

I was trying to hit the ball hard somewhere. He threw me a ball that I could handle and I hit it hard.

To know the whole country's watching you, it's going to be a great experience. Baseball in Mexico is not as big as soccer, but people love it, especially in the northern part of (the country).

The adrenaline is a little different. The fans, you see the flags waiving. That was beautiful. It was very special.

We don't get much attention. But that's all right; we know who we are and what we can do.

We're still alive. We showed today that we still believe.

We struggle to score runs. So he's probably thinking a base hit, I'm probably going to get thrown out at home, so he pinch-run for me.

To play defense behind him is great, because he's always throwing strikes, and he keeps you in the game. He doesn't throw 94-95 (mph), but his fastball's good enough, and he puts it in the right time and the right place. That's what winning pitchers do.

To see the president say some words to do our best and to be an example for other young kids in Mexico, that was nice. To see the flag and carry the flag, that's a great experience.

I've always (wanted) to play in San Diego. It's a great city, and I have a lot of friends there. I always hit good in San Diego, too.

That's why he's here. He's a great player, and that's why he's with us and the National team.

People outside of here don't think we can do it, ... We're still here.

I had a great first half. And the second half, with my knee, I couldn't use my left leg. I couldn't drive the ball. But I think if I'm healthy, I can have another good year.

I play good anywhere they put me and help my team win. No matter where I hit in the lineup, I just try to concentrate and get focused and get a good pitch to hit.

He's the manager. He puts down the rules. We just work here.

He's the manager, man. He put the rules down. We just work here.

They wanted to open up room for Ryan, and that's good -- Ryan Zimmerman is a great player and great prospect, ... The trade will work out for me, too. I'll be in San Diego with a team that made the playoffs this year.

It was nice to see my kids and play with them. This is a beautiful city and I love the people here. My wife is from here. My in-laws are here, so it's nice to have family around. I love this city too much (to move).

It's not that easy, ... If it was that easy I'd hit all the balls to right field and bat 1.000.

They have a lot of good young players; they're doing a good thing in Colorado.

It's a beautiful place, with great weather. The heat and humidity in the East can wear you out.

This was the first time we put the team together. There was a lot of adrenaline flowing. It wasn't like any Spring Training game. This was different. This was the first game as a team, and we were very excited.

This is unbelievable. This is great for Mexico, and for the whole game in the whole world. Everybody's taking it very seriously. It's not like just a simple tournament. This is a big deal for everybody. We're taking it seriously.

I don't want to break the bank, just a little raise for my season. I am still hoping that we can work something out.

If I feel good and play good, I'll play another year. I love this game. It's my passion. I love this game too much and I'm going to be the first one to know if I can still perform at this level or not.