Albert's award was well deserved because he was the most valuable player to our team across the board, as soon as he showed up to the ballpark until he left.

Albert's award was well deserved because he was the most valuable player to our team across the board, as soon as he showed up to the ballpark until he left. His value went well beyond statistics.

He (Walker) is so talented. He is a heck of a player. You just imagine when he was really in his prime and healthy. You saw that all the time.

It's not about him; it's about the team, ... I told him, 'If you're going to be unhappy and pouting, then I can't put you out there to pitch.' He said he was unhappy, but he was ready to do whatever the team needs. I'm comfortable that's how he really feels.

A player who makes a team great is much more valuable than a great player.

I would think the biggest misconception about our club was we have this powerhouse offensive team.