[Sloane also bought the newer edition, which cost $120, back from students who had thrown away their receipts.] I shot a big wad, but it worked, ... For me, it was more important that the class went right. |
Carlos has great interest in playing in Texas, which we have expressed to the Rangers management several times. We're not looking for any records, and we're not looking to break the bank. |
Given all the initial concerns that we had ... we're guardedly optimistic that the program has gotten off to a decent start. |
He said it is hard to describe what is going on, ... There is a lot to take in. |
I had a very good conversation with Jon Daniels and I will be talking with him soon to follow up on that. In the meantime, the Rangers remain of tremendous interest to us. |
I had extensive telephone conversations today with representatives of the Mets, Orioles and Rangers and a face-to-face meeting with the Marlins due to the proximity, |
I had extensive telephone conversations today with representatives of the Mets, Orioles and Rangers and a face-to-face meeting with the Marlins due to the proximity. |
I would hesitate to characterize the conversation beyond confirming that it took place. |
Jeffrey Loria gave Carlos his word that he won't be traded. Until we have reason to believe other than that, Carlos is taking Mr. Loria at his word. |
Puerto Rico is very important to him and the fact of the matter is this is the capital of Latin America. Because of that, where could he do more for Latin America? Where could he do more for Puerto Rico than here? These are all things I've put in front of him and made him aware of. |
Tom Hicks said that he was going to come to Puerto Rico and give it his best shot. He did all that and more. |
We are on the cusp of really creating a homespun wine culture in the United States. |
We have made proposals to them, and that's what's going to drive this negotiation. He is going to go to the place that he perceives as giving him the best possibility of going to a winning organization for the next five years. |