You always have to keep that in mind, with how the system works. You have control of their contract for the first three years, the second three years basically through arbitration, and, then after that, (it's) free agency.
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He's a sharp guy. I've stayed in touch with him over the years and know him fairly well ... we talked about managerial philosophy, his views on staff and players -- things that are always part of the interview process.
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