There is a lot of interest in Reed from other clubs, including us. |
There's always a risk in a multiyear, high-dollar contract. |
These are requests he's made, so he's way ahead of me on a lot of these things. |
This does not signal the end for Michael. |
This provides us with a great opportunity to play in front of our fans in the Northwest before we begin the regular season. |
This was a pretty high priority for us in the off-season. The signing for us is terrific because there's so few real quality left or switch-hitters that can operate in the middle of the lineup and be as consistent as Raul. We wanted to lock him up. |
This was a unique opportunity for us, |
This was a unique opportunity for us. We had a chance to acquire offence at a premium position and we went after it aggressively. |
This was a unique opportunity for us. We had a chance to acquire offense at a premium position and we went after it aggressively. |
To be around YB, you'd think he's led the most charmed life, ... Without having walked a mile in his shoes, I'm afraid that, no matter what I say, I may shortchange the hardship he's gone through to get to this point. His perseverance is remarkable. |
To be around YB, you'd think he's led the most charmed life. Without having walked a mile in his shoes, I'm afraid that, no matter what I say, I may shortchange the hardship he's gone through to get to this point. His perseverance is remarkable. |
unless there's a heck of a deal. |
We are trying to make a trade. There are possibilities that need to be pushed. |
We believe he is already among the top-tier starters in the game, and poised to join a truly elite group. He has electric stuff. |
We can be working on a trade beyond opening day. It's not something we need to have done by that date. |