Gord Ash
Gord Ash
Gordon Ian Ashis Vice President of Baseball Projects of the Milwaukee Brewers. He left his role as assistant general manager with Milwaukee in 2015. He was the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1995 to 2001...
attention mainstream pay people
It's not a mainstream public-type award, but it's significant because it comes from the people who really pay attention to the details.
arrived attention far gotten guys pay perception players point rather turnaround
It's significant because it's from the guys who really pay attention to the details. It's significant as far as the turnaround in the perception of the Brewers, when we arrived here, that they couldn't keep players on the field. We've gotten to the point where we're proactive, rather than reactive.
assigned attitude came camp coaching good impressed matter opening
No matter where he's assigned opening day, he's made an impression. He came into camp with a good attitude and he's impressed the coaching staff.
bit capable chance decision difference entire few given good last opportunity quite stage time turned
It turned out to be a good decision for him. We got a chance to see a little bit of what he was capable of last spring, but the difference this time is he's been given more of a stage to demonstrate his skills. He's been here the entire time and has had the opportunity to play in quite a few of the games. So, it's been a good opportunity for him to show what he can do.
looking
Everything is looking very favorable. He has had no setbacks.
business defend forced forward personal
We were forced to go forward with submissions that we feel we can defend in a hearing. It's not a personal thing. We just have a business disagreement.
five game late manager move players stay
We are going to have players who can pinch-run late in a game and then stay in, because they can play five different positions. That's a big move for a manager to be able to make.
deal official
There's no official confirmation of a deal but we're still talking.
opening timetable
There's no timetable for a (deal). There's no, 'It's got to be done by opening day.
daily discuss mass possible rehab whether
As long as he is in the lineup on a daily basis, I don't see the issue. After the season, we'll discuss the possible remedies, whether it be mass rehab or (surgical) intervention.
both develops hard sure talk
We've negotiated long and hard with both players. We'll see what develops but I'm not sure we have anything to talk about at this point.
flexible higher levels parts pitching
We don't know where; we don't know when. That's one of the flexible parts of the equation. Obviously, you'd like it to be at higher levels because of the competition, but you don't want him pitching in 35-degree weather.
examined familiar injury numerous obviously progress
It's going to be the doctor's call. Obviously he's very familiar with the injury and the progress, having examined him numerous times during the winter.
close good
It's not routine, but it's pretty close to it. He should be as good as new.