Mark Shapiro
Mark Shapiro
character fit great
He's a high-character guy, and when he's healthy, he wins. I just thought he'd be a great fit here.
clear doubt
I doubt that Brandon will clear waivers, but it's not impossible.
backup best catching compete definitely good hits leader minor prospects ready
He's one of the best catching prospects in the minor leagues. A good receiver, with an above-average arm, he's a leader and he hits with power. He'll come in and compete (with light-hitting Einar Diaz) for the backup catcher's role, but he's definitely major-league ready right now.
calls guys tough
I called to tell him he was going back to Double-A after he'd been in Triple-A. That was one of my first tough calls to a player. I didn't necessarily make those decisions, but I was the one who had to give guys the news.
atmosphere country excited game meaningful pitching pressure
I'm excited to see him do well in a meaningful game with the pressure of pitching for his country. We could not simulate that kind of atmosphere here.
bear bright built decisions future hang hope last three trust
I hope we have built some (fan) trust through our decisions of the last three years. I say bear with me, hang in there and trust that we have a very bright future in 2006 and beyond.
above among certainly offered signed
I know we were certainly among the finalists. But, dollar-wise, we offered above what he signed for.
attempt aware drafting efficient effort general hope managers system work
The general managers are making an effort in an attempt to be more efficient in our drafting and development, ... As with everything new, we are aware there will be logistical challenges. But it is our hope that we can subtly reshape the system to work more efficiently for us as an industry.
company entire looking strategy
The company is debt- and asset-laden, so part of the strategy will be looking at the entire portfolio.
guy saw traded
The guy we traded for is the guy we saw this spring.
general manager
A general manager is never happy, ... But I do feel that, from a big-picture view, we are on course.
andrew ball contribute league major point team threw
Andrew threw the ball very well and I would think that he and Fausto will contribute to the major league team at some point this season.
andrew brown bullpen cleveland competing contribute good guy point spot
Andrew Brown is competing for a bullpen spot and displayed very good stuff. He's a guy who will contribute in Cleveland at some point this season.
colon defining start trade
The Colon trade was the start of everything, ... It started the change. That was the defining trade.