Tejada Quotes

(Tejada said he talked less lately because of the losing.) I`ve been quiet the last couple of days so I could give the guys a rest, ... I`ve been real loud throughout the season but the club has been losing. Today I said I was back.

I want to play with (shortstop Miguel) Tejada for the next four years, ... I`d like to stay in Baltimore, but I know this is a business, too. There are lots of teams that would be interested. But I`m going to give the first chance to Baltimore.

I know he`s a little frustrated, but I can`t imagine starting the season without Miguel Tejada. He`s going to be very hard to replace. He`s a team leader, a good player. I`m pretty sure he`s going to be back. Once spring training starts, I`m sure he`ll be OK.