We haven't replaced Pedro. We don't need to. So we'll go with the four starters we have and add the extra guy to the bullpen. We'll add the fifth starter when we need to.

We are very pleased to add a dependable starter such as Brian Lawrence to our rotation. No only does he have a reputation of going deep into games, but he has averaged 34 starts the last four seasons.

After studying his four years on the job, I came to the conclusion that Dana is one of the brightest young evaluators in the game,

make Pedro look like a choirboy.

We'd have four point guards then. The math doesn't add up.

We are pleased to win the case. Mel Southard and Greg Torborg and their staff did a tremendous job during the process. It's a fair and equitable contract for both Alfonso Soriano and the club.