Mark Shapiro
Mark Shapiro
add both build excited pitcher represents starting team trying
We are excited to add an experienced starting pitcher to our rotation, one that represents the team we are trying to build both on and off the field.
behalf both commitment distinct level unique
Obviously, this is a unique and significant commitment on behalf of ownership. Grady is one of our more unique guys. The level of commitment is distinct on both sides.
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,
optimistic
It's not done yet, but I'm optimistic that we can get it done.
alex comment less positive statement
It's less a comment on Alex Cora than it is a positive statement about those two.
bullpen deserve flux guys hopefully middle next safe settle state three
It's safe to say our bullpen is going to be in a state of flux for the next two to three days. We're going to look at some guys and hopefully find some who will settle down the middle of our pen. There are guys down there (in the minors) who deserve an opportunity.
dave fantastic good job period team
Dave has done a fantastic job of positioning that team to be good for a long period of time,
believe error injuries larger margin market survive win
Do I believe our margin for error is tiny? Yes, it is tiny. Can we survive injuries like the larger market teams? No, we can't. But if you're a competitive person, you have to believe you can win to do this job.
sign wants
Do I think he wants to sign back here? Yes,
eric talked
That's something Eric (Wedge) and I have already talked about.
hoping
That's the best-case scenario. We're hoping that will happen.
contend last move trying
It was acknowledging that we lacked upper-level prospects. That was a middle-of-the-road move, trying to contend and rebuild. But it was the last middle-of-the-road move that we made.
both core happening players run signed similar team together
It's similar in that both times we signed core players who we wanted to keep together for a run of championship baseball. That's what's most important about what's happening here now. We want to keep this team together.
situation
It's not a situation where we have to see everything right away. We just want to get him acclimated to this environment.