We can be working on a trade beyond opening day. It's not something we need to have done by that date.

We are trying to make a trade. There are possibilities that need to be pushed.

The Dodgers took him back. He just needs more development time. We tried to trade to keep him, a cash deal, but they didn't want to do that.

Lee's promotion is really just the overdue recognition of the job he was already doing. He has done an outstanding job of player contract negotiation, overseeing major league player movement and helping to shape the big league club.

We have other holes to fill on this team. We didn't want to add to them.

He helps us in a variety of roles, including the ability to steal a base and play almost any position on the field.