I'm specifically talking about '03. But he set the tone to win and to work hard, |
I'm sure Jeffrey will be very involved in the interview process. It will be multi-layered. We're getting [a list] together. There are always names and rumors. You have to put it down, line it up and then talk about it. |
In the best interest of the team and A.J., he was asked to leave the team and he has done so, ... Furthermore, no multiyear contract will be offered to A.J. |
In the best interest of the team, A.J. was advised to leave the team and he has done so, ... There will be no multiyear contract offer made to him. |
In the best interest of the team, A.J. was advised to leave the team and he has done so. There will be no multiyear contract offer made to him. |
In the best interest of the team, A.J. was advised to leave the team and he has done so. There will be no multiyear contract offer made to him. |
In the best interests of the team and A.J. Burnett, he was advised to leave the team, and he has done so. He is not suspended. He will continue to be paid. |
It's not tough to keep him down when you have players performing up here. We recognize he is very close to being probably an every day player in the big leagues soon. But we want to keep him playing, because you don't want to retard his progress by sitting him on the bench. |
It's unusual. I can't remember it ever happening. This is my 16th spring. We just want to make sure that he's OK. |
It's unusual. I can't remember this ever happening and this is my 16th spring. I just hope he's OK. |
It's up to him. He's an experienced guy and he knows how his body feels. |
Obviously we have been very active. I would anticipate as we head to Dallas we're going to remain active. |
Obviously, it's a little early to talk about the '06 Marlins, but as we get into it, and we get some direction from Jeffrey in terms of payroll and the complexion of the team, that may also lead us one way or another with the manager, ... I don't know if it's veteran, or if it's rookie [managerial candidate] at this point. Any of those types of characteristics we're going to put together a list. I'm sure it will be exhaustive. |
Obviously, we've been very active. I would anticipate as we head to Dallas we're going to remain active. We still do have a plan of action, and we're going to follow through on it. |
Our pitching staff was strong, and we've seen the progression here to the big leagues. Tankersley's progression has been excellent. |