Ed Wade
Ed Wade
Ed Wadeis the former General Manager of the Houston Astros and previously the Philadelphia Phillies...
arm bullpen good pass price proven
The price was high, but to be able to get a proven bullpen arm who has pitched at a championship level, it was too good to pass up.
clubhouse fans guys longer obviously recognize understand
You have to recognize that the fans here are very supportive. I've been around long enough to understand the frustration level. I've obviously been here longer than some of our guys. They want it as much as the guys in the clubhouse want it.
billy huge several subject trading tried
Billy is a huge priority. We tried to broach that subject at the trading deadline. Obviously, we've tried several times at that point. Hopefully, we'll get that done.
billy huge several subject trading tried
Billy is a huge priority, ... We tried to broach that subject at the trading deadline. Obviously, we've tried several times at that point. Hopefully, we'll get that done.
club draws line
Every club draws its own line in the sand.
I can effectively do this job, and I have effectively done my job.
bullpen price prime
The price was very high, ... But to get a prime bullpen arm, you have to give up something.
avenues exhausted figures key last market player standpoint sure table teams
It figures to be a slower-developing market just from the standpoint that if a player and his representatives feel that he's the key in the market, they're going to want to make sure the last dollar's on the table and that teams have exhausted other avenues to try to improve.
based became criticism decision easier fact lightning move obviously order perception performance public rod role talk
I think public perception is a big part when you talk about selling. In order to move things forward, if the decision was based on the performance of the club, obviously not getting into the postseason is a big role in that, but I also think the fact that I became a lightning rod for criticism for the organization, with me out of the picture, it makes things easier from that respect.
based became criticism decision easier fact lightning move obviously order perception performance public rod role talk
I think public perception is a big part when you talk about selling, ... In order to move things forward, if the decision was based on the performance of the club, obviously not getting into postseason is a big role in that, but I also think the fact that I became a lightning rod for criticism for the organization, with me out of the picture, it makes things easier from that respect.
perception public talk
I think public perception is a big part when you talk about selling,
space
I think we need some space at this point,
deadlines goes passed time
That?s usually how it goes (at this time of year). I think a lot of deadlines have passed us by.
points time vote
I think there were probably points in time where a vote of confidence, if it was coming, would have come and didn't, ... I'm not naive. To say the least, I'm disappointed.