We wanted to get two of that group. We got two of that group today. From that group we are finished. Another starting pitcher, it would be a number one or number two type starter, and it would come via trade. |
We were counting on 200 innings from Brian this year. |
We would like to bring both of them back, if we can afford them in our budget, but valuable players get to a point where maybe they are beyond what you can afford, |
We would like to thank Mike for the fine job he did not only in our bullpen, but with the knowledge and leadership he shared with our young pitchers. We are pleased to acquire two young pitchers with good arms. |
We're just looking for a spark here. |
We're negotiating with his agent, we're still far apart. We're going to continue negotiating. |
We're right there with them. We have some strengths that other teams don't have. We have some weaknesses. ... But when you look at the whole picture, our team can compete. |
We're trying to score more runs. Last year we were last in runs scored, last in home runs in baseball, so we're trying to make that better. |
We're trying to survive, ... The whole bullpen is spent. We just don't have any pitching. |
We're trying to win here. Every game's important. This makes us a better team. It allows people to be in the positions they're supposed to be in. |
We've been pretty clear about being unclear. |
We've had some history with him. He's only 26 years old. So it certainly makes sense for us to take a chance on him. |
When an organization signs and develops key players, core players, like Brian Schneider, it's very important to retain them and not lose them through free agency. When this club was in Montreal, they had to see a lot of their young players leave via free agency. |
When the new owner comes in and makes the decision on me, then I'll answer questions after that. At this point, it would be inappropriate. I can tell you this: I have really enjoyed working with Tony Tavares and Frank Robinson. |
When the organization signs core players like Brian Schneider, I think it's very important to retain them and not lose them through free agency. To be able to come into Washington and to be able to have the revenue to do some of the things we were not able to do when they were the Montreal Expos is very positive for the franchise. |