53 Quotes by Andrew Friedman

He's been invaluable in our discussions and our planning going forward, and the working relationship has been outstanding.

He's doing well. I think the most difficult thing he faced was preparing to play games on March 7 and trying to rehab at the same time. I think the rest has helped a lot.

I think those two are very good pitching prospects who don't get the recognition they deserve. Both have a tremendous feel for pitching.

Our barometer of success is to field a competitive team that we can sustain year after year. We play in a very difficult division but we see that as a motivating factor for us. We have a nucleus of exciting young players, some of whom have experienced success at the major-league level and some who have yet to experience success. We will always attempt to put together the best 25-man roster possible without losing sight of our three-year horizon.

It doesn't make sense for us to make a trade unless we get a piece or two back to add to our collection of young talent. If we don't get that piece or two, it behooves us to keep the momentum we built in the second half with our young players and build off that.

I thought it went well. I thought it was important to keep the lines of communications open.

I think this is consistent with what we've stated our objectives are in developing and sustaining an exciting team.

We're counting on him to be a productive member of our bullpen.

We are happy to have Harper back in 2006. Travis has been very versatile and durable in his seasons with the Rays. Travis pitched very well down the stretch and we expect him to be a positive contributor.