He's dominated in virtually every appearance. He was the best [available] bullpen guy in the industry.

All, as they say, that glitters is not gold.

The habit does not make the monk. [Lat., Cucullus (or Cuculla) non facit monachum.]

By outward show let's not be cheated; An ass should like an ass be treated.

We had to do it up against a very strict salary/payroll guideline, and that meant we had to go young in order to afford the replacements on our roster. And if we have to go young, we always prefer to go young with our own guys because we know we've done our due diligence drafting people, checking character of people, learning about their personalities and watching them grow and mature.

We could not have acquired a more perfect player for us than Edgar Renteria.