He's not a player I'd like to have to compete on the free agent market for, because he's so special. So I think this is a deal that needed to be done. I don't think it could have waited. |
He's one of the best hitting coaches in baseball. He did a phenomenal job with the Cards as hitting instructor. In our farm system, he did a remarkable job. |
He's out there, he's doing what the manager is directing. He's making a personal sacrifice for the organization. |
He's rejected our offer. We respect what he's done on the field, but now we're going to close the book and go forward. |
He's such a great athlete that he's able to play other positions. He could play center, he could play left. |
He's such a great athlete that he's able to play other positions. He could play center, he could play left. Winning players always care about the name on the front of the jersey more than the name on the back of the jersey. I've had instances before in my career where star players have had to change positions. Players normally like the position that they're playing, and that's understandable. If we decided to move him, it'll be because it's in the best interest of the name on the front of the jersey. |
Hector said, 'The minimum? That's what the kids get,' ... I said, 'Hector, that's what the deal is going to be.' |
I believe that Dana Brown is one of the best young amateur talent evaluators, especially when it comes to pitching, in Major League Baseball, |
I consider Marlon like Lenny Harris. He has adjusted from being an everyday player to a guy coming off the bench. |
I couldn't be more pleased to add one of the best young pitching minds in baseball to our coaching staff. John's high energy, passion, temperament and knowledge will provide invaluable resources for all of our pitchers. |
I did not want to lose him, ... His record is outstanding in the four-year period he's been here. |
I didn't come to Nashville to move Ken Griffey Jr.. I came here to make our team better. |
I do feel bad for how it played out (in spring). But he's been tremendous. ... His speed and power combination is obviously one of the best in baseball. There are not many players capable of hitting 40 (home runs) and stealing 40 (bases). He's certainly one of them. |
I don't talk about contract negotiations through the media. I didn't do that with Nick Johnson or Brian Schneider. |
I don't want to be embarrassed, that's the only thing I ask. I don't have any criticism about effort. I have no criticism about the work ethic. I just don't want to be embarrassed, and I've been embarrassed the last two days. |