I think that any new owner coming in here is crazy to try and change a general manager in the middle of a season. To be disappointed this quick, there would clearly be something wrong with the new owner.
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I'm motivated and he's motivated to get a deal done. We'll see. He would love to get a deal done before Opening Day, but I can't promise that is going to happen. I promised him one thing I will not distract him with contract negotiations. I do think there's a way of continuing on after the season has started without distractions.Tony Tavares
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He just hasn't been a big trader. He believes more in development. He doesn't make deals unless he is satisfied that he will at least break even.
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The key issue for the new owner is acting with some certainty on some issues. He'll be able to act in a more decisive way than I can. It's time for people to get some certainty. I'm looking forward to it. I know most of my staff are looking forward to it.
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You want to be selling good news. With this whole hullabaloo about the stadium and the uncertainly about the stadium, it provides a challenge. There's a pall over the franchise.
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