“That team was more talented than this one. But we were able to get the veteran players to buy into the program. You don't lead by lip service, you lead by example.”
Jim Leyland
“This a great opportunity to be around the game. Obviously, there will be a little bit more responsibility. As (the) hitting coach (last season), I was kind of lurking in the shadows whereas the manager has to deal with hitters, the pitchers, the front office and the fans. It's a bigger responsibility, but one I accept and look forward to.”
Aaron Nieckula
“They're a veteran team that has a very, very good player in Price and a complement of perimeter players to go with him. They obviously present a challenge. They're a very good basketball team, but we're excited to be there and we're excited about the challenge.”
Bob Miller
“Damon has proven himself to be an impact player. He is a talented, playoff-tested veteran who will be a great fit on the court and in the locker room with our group of guys.”
Danny Ferry
“This is a different team, a more veteran-oriented team ... Veteran teams have a way of making a difference and keeping a team focused.”
Ebenezer Ekuban
“It's tough. I talked to a lot of veteran players, and we want to win now. For a veteran player, the window's closing for us and we want to try to win now.”
Eric Moulds
“That's the awesome blend of this team -- the veterans and the new players. We have the ability to sub deep into our bench and different people have stepped up on different days.”
Charli Turner Thorne
