(Agreeing to terms) is the desirable outcome for both sides. |
All I can say is the discussions are in various stages. At this point, all parties are making an effort to try to get something resolved. |
At midnight on Sunday it'll be concluded one way or the other. All I can tell you is we're working at it and it's been a slower process than anticipated. |
At our organizational meetings, that topic will be front and center. |
At the moment we have no agreement. We're hopeful we can work something out with Jerry, but at this point nothing has been consummated. |
At this point, we haven't been able to find a bona fide and experienced closer. We'll continue to look. |
Both sides are trying to get it done. |
By virtue of their extended season, they'll come to camp in better position to make an impression. |
Coffey really made huge strides last year in the bullpen. We still think he has a future in that role. It may be a situation where we gradually give him opportunities instead of throwing him into the fire immediately. |
Comparing the two relatively, we've made a lot of progress with the structure of the bullpen to succeed in the future. |
Correct. You can't pretend the first half of last year didn't transpire. But you do have to give credence that there were positive strides made in the second half on last year. |
For all intents, it's been very close to a total remake. He's got an excellent arm. It's all about throwing in the zone. Over the second half, he was much more consistent. |
For companies to pull out would be precipitous. Companies have costs invested in the country and they will be cautious to pull up the stakes and lose them. |
From the standpoint of the Cincinnati Reds, the preferred resolution is a settlement, but that may not be possible. At this point, we're going to continue to negotiate, but on a parallel track, we've got to prepare for an arbitration hearing. |
He earned the respect of the players, and I think Jerry's been very consistent in his expectations of our club trying to play the game the right way. |