Smith reminds me of people like Bob Graham and Lawton Chiles and Reubin Askew. Just as sort of an image, the more the Democratic candidate can get people to think about earlier popular Democratic governors, the better chance they have to win.
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It's a situation where the Yankees wanted Lawton and needed him, and I understand we got a pretty good prospect back and at the same time saved some payroll that we can put into the team for next year.
I'd like to thank Alex and Brian Lawton for notifying us of Alex's decision prior to the arbitration hearing tomorrow in Toronto. This was not unexpected and I respect Alex for making this family decision. This creates the opportunity for additional ice time for players like Marco Sturm, Niko Dimitrakos and Milan Michalek. If and when Alex decides to return to the National Hockey League, we look forward to him playing for the San Jose Sharks.
Right now, this doesn't threaten anybody. This doesn't threaten Lawton at all he's an important guy on our club.
I talked to Lawton last night, and he said this is the first time he's been in a playoff situation. He's looking forward to it, and he told me he was sorry he didn't help us and play better while he was here. I told him to enjoy it -- he picked up a lot of games in the standings.