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"A big key for me is going to the plate and not trying to do too much."

"Any spot in the lineup is okay with me. As long as I'm in the lineup, I'm gong to feel good."

"Every time I go to the plate, I'm just trying to put a good swing on the ball. Anytime you can do that, good things will happen."

"I am more than happy to be an Indian long-term. Hopefully, I can finish my career with the Indians."

"I just go out and have fun and try to do the best I can to help my team win games."

"I never put any pressure on myself."

"In my mind, I don't see myself as a power hitter. But once in a while you put the ball in the air and it keeps going."

"I spend too much time away from my family. I just want to spend more time with family and friends."

"I thank the Cleveland Indians for the opportunity and their trust."

"They say it's easy to get here, but hard to stay-that's so true."

"We really believe we should win the Central Division."

"Everyone has different handshakes with different guys, but for him to remember all the ones he has is amazing." - Casey Blake

"He's just a good person." - Chris Antonetti

"Once Martinez started to hit, he never stopped." - Terry Pluto

"There's a premium for the position he plays, and the teammate he is, and I think the leader he is going to be." - Mark Shapiro

"Victor reminds me of Manny Ramirez in that he just drives in runs." - Mark Shapiro

"We knew he was a good hitter, but we didn't expect him to come this fast." - Eric Wedge

"You could tell Victor was getting bigger and probably not built for shortstop. He had a pretty good arm. I thought he could catch." - Minnie Mendoza