Wayne Krivsky
Wayne Krivsky
Wayne Krivskyis an American professional baseball executive. The former general manager of the Cincinnati Reds, serving from February 2006 until late April 2008, he currently is special assistant to the GM and a Major League scout for the Minnesota Twins. It is his second tour of duty with the Twins, where he was assistant general manager in 1999–2005...
beyond cost hopefully plays security short term
Hopefully there's one more (contract) at least beyond this one. We'll just have to see how it plays out. For the short term here, he's got a little security and we have a little cost certainty.
bat definite few frame good great guy hopefully looks positive swinging trying
He looks like the same guy he was a few years ago. We're trying to keep him healthy, and so far, so good. He's swinging the bat well, and he's in a good frame of mind. Everything has been positive from him. Hopefully (the injuries) are over with. He's still a definite threat. I think he'll have a great year.
general guys liked manager paid people similar standpoint took
I liked what I heard, very much so. We have similar backgrounds from the standpoint of, it took him many years to become a manager and it took me many years to become a general manager. So we're the kind of guys that people would look at as, we've paid our dues, so to speak.
anyone help move timetable win
Nothing will be done soon. There's no timetable here. He's on the team. He can help us win games. Just like anyone else, you have conversations and if something makes sense, you move forward. That's not just with Tony.
brian chris cruz days few guys missed needs time tough
It's tough for guys like Jacob Cruz and Brian Buchanan. Quinton McCracken has missed a lot of time and needs some at-bats, so Chris may be with us for a few days or a whole season.
days early last three
The last thing I want to do is put him in three days early and he's out for two months. I'm not alarmed by it at all.
good sounds workout
Everything sounds good. It was a good workout for him.
days dogs home last opening six spring weeks wife
At home with my wife and dogs after six weeks of spring training. That's been the last 11 opening days for me. But this one here, this is special.
guy handle liked throw
Pete really liked him. (Ross) is a guy who can catch, throw and handle a (pitching) staff.
bottom guided line support
We'll see how he reacts. We'll be guided by how he feels. The bottom line is we'll do what we have to do to support Vern.
matter
It's nothing to be alarmed about. It's a matter of days.
gut guy hear hits upbeat
Vern's upbeat - you know the kind of guy he is. But it hits you in the gut when you hear that word.
add looking pitcher starting
We're still looking for a starting pitcher to add to the mix.
We're going to see how he is after the game.