Robinson Cano
Robinson Cano
Robinson José Canó Mercedesis a Dominican-American professional baseball second baseman for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2005 and played for them through 2013...
NationalityDominican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth22 October 1982
CountryDominica
tough
It was tough to see. I didn't see it.
asked god runs
I asked God, 'If we can get two runs here,' ... 'that would be great.'
games
It was very disappointing, but there are two games left.
base excited hit man second stay trying
It was a changeup, but I was trying to stay right in the middle. I was so excited for that, because I was trying to come up with a base hit to put a man on second with no outs.
close hit looking throws time trying
I know he throws a fastball, and for the first time I just said I was looking for the fastball. I was just trying to hit anything close to the plate.
ball eye runner took trying
I took my eye off the ball trying to see where the runner was at. I made a mistake. Nothing I can do about it. If I don't make a mistake, it's a different story.
looked third
I looked at third base. I made a mistake.
game great saw
He's got great stuff. I saw him in the Futures Game in 2004, and he's very good. He's going to be a great pitcher.
attention deal pay stay swing whatever
I don't pay any attention to that. Whatever happens, I've got to deal with it. I'm going to do the same thing I've been doing, try to stay back and swing at strikes.
knew saw sitting soon team
As soon I saw the roster (I knew I wasn't going to play). They're going to have (Alfonso) Soriano and (Luis) Castillo. If I go there, I'll be sitting on the bench. For me, I think it's better to be with the team in Tampa.
base excited hit man second stay trying
It was a changeup, but I was trying to stay right in the middle, ... I was so excited for that, because I was trying to come up with a base hit to put a man on second with no outs.
bag foot
My foot was on the bag and he said I wasn't on the base,
food great heights including latin playing reminds special strong surrounded washington york
Playing in New York is special to me because you are surrounded by so many communities and a strong Latin community, including the Washington Heights neighborhood. I come to Washington Heights for real Dominican food that reminds me of my hometown, and it's a great place to visit.
dad happen head learned
I learned from my dad, if you make a mistake, don't let it happen again. Just keep your head up and keep playing.