"When we play here, they give us a lot of support. Right now, a lot of players give a lot of support to the people of Venezuela," Cabrera told MLB.com on Tuesday. "It's kind of hard right now. It's tough. It's a lot of people. You have to be careful with what you say."
The caution comes in part from players' visibility and from the vulnerability their families face. By sending a message together, the Venezuelan Tigers hope their visibility is a strength.