He's too good a catching prospect to do that now. We like him where he is. He's getting better and better behind the plate. |
His compensation, which is private, remains the same. |
His defense was consistent and eye-opening at times, and that got him in the lineup. And the more he played, the more he hit. He was really a big part of our improvement and our success last season. |
I appreciate intellect and intellectual capacity as much as anybody. But I also know if you have a combination of a lively intellect and levels of experience, you're going to be better suited to make decisions, whether you're head of scouting, player development or a general manager. |
I can't say we have more passion than anyone else, ... I can't say we have more intuititiveness. I can't say we have more creativity or more imagination, or we work harder. Our own internal expectation is to do those things better than everybody else we're competing against. I'm sure everybody else says the same thing, but our guys have found a way to do it. |
I don't think we've seen the best of him yet. |
I feel much better about our bullpen right now. |
I get into some pretty private and personal matters. I'm glad it's over. It took a lot more time than I suspected it would. But I'm happy with the way it came out. |
I hate to lose him for even one day. But when you look at what occurred and to have this result, it's very positive. |
I hate to lose him for one day. But the way that injury looked when it occurred, to have this result from the examination is very positive. |
I hate to lose him for one day. With the way the injury happened and how it occurred, to have this result is very encouraging. |
I have no comment as it relates to the sale or the announcement of the sale. I will continue to do my job in the same manner I've done it every day I've been here. |
I have spoken with (Braves senior orthopedic consultant) Dr. Chandler and we will follow Dr. Anderson's recommendation on a conservative treatment at this time. Chipper will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, at which time we will assess his healing process. |
I haven't thought about that. I'm thinking about Mike and his health. |
I hope he gets in there. I think he is a very deserving candidate and wonderful human being. He'd be a very wonderful recipient. |