Kevin Towers
Kevin Towers
Kevin S. Towersis an American executive in Major League Baseball. He served as the General Manager of the San Diego Padres from 1995 to 2009 and for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2010 to 2014...
brian chance club strengthen
I think Brian will want to know if we'll have a chance to win. He'll want to know how we're going to strengthen this club and get it back to the postseason.
came chance coming difficult director drafted gm good process reflect san scouting stuck
I think after going through that process and coming back and having a chance to kind of reflect on a lot of the positives, I came to the realization that I had it pretty good in San Diego. This was the organization that drafted me, made me scouting director and the GM at a very young age, an organization that has stuck with me through some very difficult times.
decision options
I think those are the options and the decision is going to come soon.
knee last problems reports saw
I saw no fall-off in Castilla last year. He did have some knee problems, but our reports are good. I think he'll play 120 to 130 games.
biggest excuse good last putting reason together won year
I think the biggest reason we won last year was our bullpen. I don't think there's ever an excuse for not putting together a good bullpen.
gives
If someone gives him a major-league opportunity, that would be more appealing.
fan fine
We think he'll be a fine addition. I've always been a fan of his.
effective handle improved outfield pitcher
He's a fly-ball pitcher who should be effective in our ballpark, especially with our improved outfield defense. He can handle the bat, too.
affects bullpen cameron deeper games gives pitcher pitches prevents rest save starter throwing
(Good defense) affects you in a lot of ways. It prevents your pitcher from throwing too many pitches in one inning. It gives your bullpen a rest because your starter may be able to go a little deeper into games. Cameron is going to save games with his glove.
athlete athletics breakout last level seen success tip tremendous year
He's a tremendous athlete -- we've only seen the tip of the iceberg. Last year was his breakout year. He's had some success at the big-league level now -- and he's going to get better.
adversity faced game learn player
He's had to learn in the big leagues, which is tough. He's faced probably as much adversity as any young player in the game is going to face.
guy missed player quality versatile
He's a very versatile player and a switch-hitter. I think we missed having him when Greene got hurt. Plus, he's a quality guy in the clubhouse.
blame knew rangers team
The Rangers knew they had a commodity. The only way they were going to part with him was if some team grossly overpaid. I don't blame (them). I'd do the same if I were in that position.
bit quite tested
He was tested quite a bit in the outfield, ... and he did pretty well.