If we'd known he wasn't going to play a game this year, would we have done it? Obviously not. |
These things are always easier to say in retrospect that you shouldn't have done it. We did it because I think he deserved it. He asked for it. Based on what he had done for the Giants , I think he deserved it at the time. He played more games than anyone else on the team - 152 games - he was the MVP again. Possibly by showing that respect for him and what he had done for the Giants , it might have been another motivation and inspiration for him to give the best he possibly could for the Giants . |
These things are always easier to say in retrospect that you shouldn't have done it. We did it because I think he deserved it. He asked for it. Based on what he had done for the Giants, I think he deserved it at the time. He played more games than anyone else on the team ? 152 games ? he was the MVP again. Possibly by showing that respect for him and what he had done for the Giants, it might have been another motivation and inspiration for him to give the best he possibly could for the Giants. |
They're taking a position which is totally understandable. They celebrate records and this would not be a record. I think if it was Aaron, then it would be a completely different situation. |
We've been through this sort of stuff a lot in the past. I admit it was not as much as it is right now. The more he can play the better. I don't know what that number is. I think it has to be more than 14. |
Winning ballplayer. He's helped us win. |
Yes, I think that's the general view [of the owners], that the area is the best [option]. |