I think teams are going to look at trades first, if possible, before they dive into the free-agent market, |
I think that going into next year, Cliff is a very important part of our team, |
I think that shows that they're not resting on their laurels. And they've made some very good moves, too. |
I think the fans connect with the younger guys. They know that, in the age of free agency, these guys are going to be around for the next four or five years. That's the goal. |
I think the key is we've got Pedro back on. |
I think they see the market for relievers being dragged north and they want to attach themselves to that. |
I think we're a better team because we have more balance. Our bullpen is better. Our bench is better. We have more power. |
I thought his season was over, and I thought our season was over. |
I was hoping by now that he would be OK, but that's not the case. I'm not concerned right now because there's so much time to go. If this were the middle of March it would be different. |
I was hoping it would be Baltimore he would go to, because the Marlins are in the same division, ... But all that does for us is make the challenge even bigger, and we have to work harder, because a team in our division just got better by getting this guy. |
I will try to talk to as many clubs as possible, but if someone is aggressive and puts the right trade in front of me, I'll make that trade. [But] I don?t have to get down to payroll by Tuesday. I have to get down to payroll by Opening Day. |
I'd like to get a power arm at the front end of the rotation. |
I'm getting calls on him. His name is out there. It's a hot name right now. |
I'm not closing the door on Mike Piazza. |
I'm not concerned. Not yet. |