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“We don't know what to expect from countries that are not as developed in amateur programs, but this gives us a chance to see players that are underexposed on the international stage perform. We already have a base of knowledge on a lot of the players, and this will enable us to supplement.”
John Schuerholz
“I think there have been dramatic changes. We lost our leadoff hitter and shortstop and lost the guy who was our closer and anticipated to be our closer. We lost our pitching coach. Those are dramatic changes that our organization has to deal with.”
“This particular camp is probably more beneficial than most because Roger has had the opportunity to acclimate himself to the deliveries of each of these pitchers, to put a face to an arm. He's been watching DVDs and looking at statistics. Now he can humanize these guys. So it's probably been more beneficial than any camp we've had in 16 years, from that standpoint.”
“Bobby is going to have to decide on his lineup to decide who's the leadoff hitter and decide who the closer is going to be, so we have some spots on this roster and on this team that are going to be big decisions. But we have plenty of time and feel we will be able to get it done in spring training.”
“Lonnie is, by virtue of what we do and what he does, our adversary. But he does it in a professional way. I'll say that.”
“You don't force that on anybody, especially a veteran of his stature and with his success. They have to be the ones that understand what they can and can't do, should and shouldn't do.”
“It's just enjoyable to watch guys throw. It was a beautiful day, and everything went smoothly. There was nothing out of the ordinary, so it was a good day.”
“Probably. To think we could make a deal for a bona fide closer isn't reasonable.”
“You don't like to see that happen to any young player. But of all the people that we could have had to endure that, he would have been the best.”
“He really answered the call. The job was up for grabs, with a lot of competition, and he just rose up and took it.”
