Quotable

“We both come from the same country and we both have the same goals. You play for the Reds, your family, but also for that Cuban flag where you come from. The U.S. provides all the opportunity and it’s unbelievable, but your home country represents your roots. That’s where we bond, over the Cuban blood in our veins.”

— Cincinnatti Reds first baseman Yonder Alonso speaking about his new teammate Aroldis Chapman, quoted in this story on MLB.com