He was revered throughout the country and will be remembered wherever the game is played. Kirby was taken from us much too soon -- and too quickly.

His distinct voice was a comfort to a generation of baseball fans in New England and throughout the country.

The greatest country in the history of the world being attacked. So all of this doesn't mean very much today.

This is the first step in taking this sport to heights that will become apparent years from now. This is a watershed moment in baseball history.

This gathering of baseball's brightest stars will be an outstanding platform to grow the game internationally.

Money has to be put in the way a club feels it should. If you put money in a new ballpark, that helps to generate revenue so you can spend more money. It should be spent to make the club's operations the best. That will help in the end, and it will mean enhanced payroll.