Mark Attanasio
Mark Attanasio
Mark L. Attanasiois a Los Angeles businessman and owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. In September 2004, he reached a deal, on behalf of an investment group, to purchase the Milwaukee Brewers from the family of Major League Baseballcommissioner Bud Selig for an estimated US$223 million. The deal was approved by MLB at the owners' winter meeting on January 13, 2005...
balancing believe money trying
We believe we will be in the black, ... What I'm trying to do is a balancing act. The more money we make, the more we put in the field. That's the goal.
above budget exceed facility gone hit last money plan slightly spring training year
We budget to hit slightly above break-even every year. Last year we were able to exceed that plan a little bit. That money has gone back into the facility, our spring training facility and our payroll.
goes higher mindful money payroll spend time
Our payroll can go higher, but we need to be mindful that it goes higher in the right way, at the right time and for the right players. We're not going to spend money for money's sake.
agents burning free hole money next scouting
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.
delighted general manager
I'm delighted we have a general manager who is in demand.
delighted great
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.
delighted great
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.
baseball charge
Doug's in charge of baseball operations; that's in his court,
committed love pan plan team
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.
absolutely contract
Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended. We're just working through the details.
baseball belief continued executives extension highly leadership milwaukee respected vital
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,
asked bring danny friends-or-friendship fun mike
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.
team time
This is the first time the team has had to play with expectations. We'll see how we react.
along community raised result sure
My expectations, I'm sure along with the expectations of the community, have been raised as a result of what we've done this year.