In surveying the landscape, which was one of the things I promised Joe I would do, I did look around to find something better for him. He understood that I wouldn't just be giving him away, though. In looking around, there wasn't a better opportunity for him to play in the big leagues than the one he has here with us.
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That support will come from the local economy ... there are people in this community who access those agencies all day, every day, and we need to sustain that support. That's as true for the Food Bank and Neighbor to Neighbor as it is for the Red Cross.Ken Williams
Generations of people have not seen us get to this level, ... I have personally carried that weight on my shoulders, to the degree that is not healthy sometimes. People have come and gone and not seen their team in the World Series. I am so happy now for all of them.
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In an age where you don't see guys sacrificing every last dollar to stay in a situation where they are comfortable, we have a few guys who have done that. Part of the reason we are able to look at a World Series trophy is because of that attitude.
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We are pleased to have been able to work this extension out with Jose. We have said over and over again that pitching is the priority when it comes to building our club. To have five All-Star caliber staring pitchers all under contract gives us an outstanding core to our club this year and into the future.
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This was not about our desire not to have him as part of our organization for a long, long time,
Ken Williams
It's not so much that I wanted to be one of the first in the race ... I just like to run and couldn't wait to sign up. I really think this race will take hold and do good.
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