We would like to express our sincere thanks to Davey, Rob and Jeff for the time they have invested in the organization and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. However at this time we feel it necessary to head in a different direction entering the 2006 season. |
We wouldn't have gotten that if it weren't for Sandy, no question about it. Everyone knows how he feels about international play. |
We'd look at our schedule last year and pray our big games were on the road. This year it's the complete opposite. We actually love it here at home. |
We're breathing a little easier right now. |
We're getting an experienced reliever who's pitched in the postseason and will add depth to our bullpen. |
We're hopeful that in 2006 he will be the all-time saves leader. It's certainly within his grasp. I won't be surprised if he surpasses the 500 mark and goes to Cooperstown as one of the few relievers there. |
We're in great position, |
We're kidding ourselves if we say this problem is not happening. Look at the before and after shots, at the size of some of these players from the '90s to now. It's a joke. |
We're not going to rush him. We're not going to hold him back, either. But I'd like to see him get more innings at the professional level. |
We've got a lot of work to do. |
You come to St. Louis, ... you gotta bowl. |
You don't replace Mark Loretta . |
You look at the National League and I don't think anyone's over $100 million [in payroll]. In the NL West everybody is between $60 and $90 million. We've got a chance. |
You're never off, ... That's one of the things about being the general manager of the Yankees - you're always on call. The intensity is always there. That's pretty obvious just in talking to Brian. You can always sense the importance of every moment and how much there is going on around him. |
You're not going to find too many people with his resume, |