Mark Shapiro
Mark Shapiro
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In Andy we are acquiring a right-handed power hitter who is also a good defensive third baseman. It is difficult to acquire a player of Andy's caliber and skill set via trade or free agency and third base is a position of need in our organization.
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I'm happy for him. We're disappointed it's not happening here, but that's just part of the game.
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Any time you lose pitchers that have been successful, you are concerned about their replacements.
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In Paul Byrd, we are excited to add an experienced starting pitcher to our rotation. We are pleased to bring Paul back to the organization he grew up in.
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I just think there was a disconnect when the White Sox got out to such a big lead.
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His approach to the game is far beyond his years. He's completely exemplary of the kind of player we're trying to get. He's a good teammate, good person, reliable, and extremely gifted.
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I know we were certainly among the finalists. But, dollar-wise, we offered above what he signed for.
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I had fans yelling at me every time I walked out of the ballpark,
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The bottom four in the lineup have to be more consistent and a little more productive.
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The best option is when a player picks it up himself by his level of performance. He genuinely has a passion for the game and plays on a daily basis like he enjoys it. That is representative of the attributes we want in our players.
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That, ... is the hardest thing in the world for a GM.
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It's clearly disappointing and it's also part of the game.
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As a GM, you always want to improve your team, so you are disappointed at any juncture in time when you are unable to get something done,
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At Six Flags, our mission is to surround the best rides in the world with entertainment from the fields of music, theater, sports, film and television. We want to be about more than rides -- Six Flags must be about a wider, more fulfilling experience. We also look forward to recharging our broad relationship with Warner Bros. through such great brands as Looney Tunes and DC Comics.