Mark Shapiro
Mark Shapiro
situation
It's not a situation where we have to see everything right away. We just want to get him acclimated to this environment.
accomplish both club fit franklin good guys largely prospect prospects spring
They will both be guys that you'll see a lot of in Spring Training. That's one of the things we want to accomplish this spring. Guys who fit into our plan, we want to get a good look at. Our Triple-A club is largely going to be a prospect club. Two of those prospects are Franklin and Brad.
clubs luck stayed
A big part of it is we've stayed healthy, ... I'd like to think some of it is luck and some of it is design. We're so risk-averse, we have to look at other things other clubs don't have to look at.
players statement unique
It's a statement to how unique the players are.
cool evaluation excited front opportunity point type unique
It's a unique evaluation opportunity. I was excited to see him get that opportunity ? that point in the game, in front of his countrymen, we couldn't simulate that type of atmosphere. It was cool to see.
man respect trust
I trust C.C. as a man and know he'll make the right decision. I respect that decision.
ability dan difference experience george karl passion proved television translate
For many years in the NBA, George Karl and Dan Majerle proved they could make a difference on the court, and their experience will translate to television because of their insight, ability to communicate and passion for the game,
capable crucial produce year
This is a crucial year for him. He has to produce the way he's capable of producing.
concerts focus industry
This industry relies too much on big rides. We have to diversify. We have to focus on more concerts and more themed attractions.
absolutely buffalo compete dominant guy last special wants year
This guy had an absolutely dominant year at Buffalo last year. He's come in here and showed he aggressively wants to compete for that job, which is great. We didn't take him lightly. This guy's year last year was a special one.
guys nice second third
They've all been impressive. It is nice to see that when our second and third tier guys come in, we're better than the other teams' second and third tier guys.
needs pitch starters
A lot is being made about our bullpen, but what needs to get better is our starters. Our starters have to pitch more innings.
affect great perform season start
It's great to see him perform like that, but that is not going to affect our decision. He's doing great things, but he's going to start the season at Buffalo.
definitely great
It's great to see him perform, but he's definitely going to (Triple-A) Buffalo.