Will there be some injuries here and there? It's possible. But there are injuries every year in spring training. It's something we'll have to deal with. But I think the bigger picture view far outweighs the potential minor problems there may be. |
With the talent that they have, if they can become more consistent with what they do then they have a chance to get back on track to what they once were. Both performed well in the past, and I anticipate that will be what they'll do this coming year. |
Without a doubt, we want him to be a part of this organization and we look to him as a part of our future. What happened in the past is irrelevant. |
Yeah, absolutely, we'll see where things go after the surgery, depending on the prognosis and how he comes back. He is in a situation where he's still under our control. Certainly, we hope he will be out on the field playing because, based on what we've seen, he's a healthy player. |
Yeah, absolutely. Obviously, we'll see where things go after the surgery, and depending on the prognosis and how he comes back. |
You always have to keep that in mind, with how the system works. You have control of their contract for the first three years, the second three years basically through arbitration, and, then after that, (it's) free agency. |
You can only dodge so many bullets. Sooner or later, they're going to get you. |
You go all the way back to last winter, and he's never had a chance to really get going. |
You hate to send a guy to the minors who has performed as well as he has. The good news is I'm sure he'll be back soon. |
You know that the five pitchers you go into the season with aren't always the same five you end the year with. |
You take into account a lot of things, not just one outing. We'll certainly take into account everything. |
You're always trying to get stronger anywhere that you can get it. |