The most important thing is to be right in the end. |
The only fulfillment I'll allow myself is when we're playing again in October and hoisting pennants above Jacobs Field. We can't stop now. |
The opportunity to explore [a long-term deal] is still there for multiple guys. At this point, [Peralta] is the only guy we've talked to specifically. |
The problem with ESPN2 is it doesn't have a signature event after the live events are over. |
The question and the unknown on him is going to be how much more power he's got. That's an unknown. ... Last year, he was very bad against left-handed pitching. Very bad. |
The talent is obviously there, but we want him to get comfortable so that he doesn't think that he has to have a day like that all the time to impress. |
There are a small number of players who have gotten to us on waivers, and the ones who have, we haven't been able to work out a deal with the player's team. |
There are some subtle things to work on to become more consistent offensively and defensively, but nothing drastic. He's ready or close to ready. His time is coming very soon. |
There are two relationships that are crucial to success. One is the GM-owner, and the other is the GM-manager. If there's not alignment in vision in where you're trying to go between either of those two relationships, then what happens is wasted energy, frankly. |
There aren't going to be many easy nights at all. There are going to be a lot of people beating up on each other. The pitching of the White Sox and Twins is exceptional. |
There is a feeling of compassion for what Bob went through. Nobody wants to feel like they are not the number one choice. But it's not because we didn't like Bob. It was because we had the chance to get a multiple year guy. Bob was always an alternative for us, and one we feel good about. |
There is a synergy here that has to happen. The business can't be about roller coasters. |
There was nothing that was the right move for this year's team. |
There was some cause for concern. |
There wasn't anything I felt significantly improved the production we're getting at those positions with a player we could retain for multiple years. There weren't that many guys who were a fit, and we weren't able to get those guys for what we thought was a reasonable price. |