It's unique. It also is something that other organizations would like to have. |
It's very flattering, if you get right down to that, |
Jose is the perfect National League player. A bench player with that kind of versatility is invaluable. |
Just another complete performance by Jeff Weaver. He's the workhorse of this staff. |
Just giving him two or three days. Hey, that kid can fall out of bed and hit. The first game we played he had three hits and every one was smoked. I said right then, 'Let's put him in a humidor until Opening Day. Why does he need to be out here? |
Kip Wells is a very interesting project, in my opinion, ... His stuff is way too good. He's experienced success, but he's capable of much more by just making some adjustments. |
Lefties are hitting .308 against him and righties are hitting .122 [entering Saturday], ... [Derek Lowe], the last three starts, has been brilliant. You need to provide him good defense. |
Let me be very clear. When the decision was made that there would be no type of extension offer, I felt very strongly that it was time to move on. In the midst of (a conference call with reporters), the phone at the other end of my house rang and a message was left. Please call. |
Look at his numbers over the past few years. They were not too shabby. |
Mentally, he was a few years ahead of everyone he was playing with. |
Most of us still obviously know tendencies of their guys. |
Moving a runner 90 feet makes quite a difference in a game. It changes decision-making and depth of infielders. The big thing is the introduction of it to everyone. They've really taken to it. |
My hopes are that Shawn gets things worked out and we can turn it right back to where we want it to be, ... I do not want to dramatically change the lineup. |
My jaw didn't drop. I've seen it before. It was hit hard. |
No question in my mind. You are talking about people who have great baseball minds and are tireless workers. |