One of the biggest decisions this organization will make is whether B.J. Upton is going to be the everyday shortstop. If not, personally, my decision would be to move him to third base and let him play there.

One of the biggest reasons I hired Hank was that he really wanted the job. It turned out to be a very lucky selection on my part.

There were very tough decisions, and it was heartbreaking at times. Sometimes a great organization would apply for something that wasn't eligible. Or an application would be so full of jargon, the committee couldn't understand what they were asking for.

I'm the average, everyday underdog and I want everyone to know we can do this, together, all of us. Never quit living your dream.

I'm under no direction from ownership that I have to trade them whatsoever. That's not even a factor.

At that time, they voiced no negative displeasure,