[As the accolades continue to mount for Attanasio, he’s quick to credit his team. Attanasio calls Yost a great motivator and says Yost’s attitude and expectations have set the mission for the year.] Ned said from the very first meeting with the players, ‘Now is the time to produce,’ ... He started with the players from the very first day in spring training and I’ve heard him say it a number of times in many contexts. That’s set the tone for the entire year. |
[Milwaukee: General manager Doug Melvin, 54, is negotiating a long-term contract extension with the Brewers.] Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended, ... We're just working through the details. |
All I had to do was hold the tiller straight with Doug and Gord (Ash, assistant GM) and with Ned. |
Doug is one of the most highly respected executives in baseball and this extension validates our belief that his leadership is vital to the Milwaukee Brewers continued development, |
Doug is one of the most highly respected executives in baseball and this extension validates our belief that his leadership is vital to the Milwaukee Brewers continued development. |
Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended, |
Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended. We're just working through the details. |
Doug not only has a Plan A; he has a Plan B and C. We'd all love to keep Carlos, but if it doesn't pan out for any reason, Doug can go to Plan B or C. We're committed to having a competitive team here. |
Doug's in charge of baseball operations; that's in his court, |
I don't want Doug Melvin with money burning a hole in his pocket, ... We're already scouting free agents for next year. But we are not getting free agents if it's not the right fit. |
I haven't spoken to anyone about Doug, but I'm not sure that means there wasn't interest. |
I travel all over the country and I don't know if you can see another city where literally every fan wears the team colors the way Cardinals fans do. We saw people outside our hotel at 9 in the morning walking around in Cardinals clothes. I think that's what strikes me even more than the ballpark -- the fans here. |
I wanted to come for this and Mike asked if he could bring one of his friends. Danny was having too much fun back in Mexico. |
I'm delighted Doug's going to be with us through 2009, ... I think we can do a lot of great things for the organization and the community. |
I'm delighted Doug's going to be with us through 2009. I think we can do a lot of great things for the organization and the community. |