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...
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.
good popular
Khalil is an exciting, popular player. We think he's going to have a real good year, offensively and defensively.
affects league national
I think it not only affects the National League West, ... but the whole league.
decision options
I think those are the options and the decision is going to come soon.
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.
decided eighth games innings ninth playoff
Playoff games are usually decided in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings by bullpens, closers, the bench,
atlanta braves clubs fortunate louis players
Players with other clubs don't take us lightly. The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals, if we're fortunate to get there, I don't think they're going to take us lightly.
parting peach ways
Parting ways with Peach and Davey is difficult,
gives
If someone gives him a major-league opportunity, that would be more appealing.
calling pride takes
He takes a lot of pride in calling a game.