18 Quotes by Dayton Moore

We want to stress having balance in their lives and making good decisions off the field.

He's had a tremendous year. He comes to play every day and he doesn't give up a single at-bat. He's really shown a lot of maturity.

He has the projection of being a five-tool player. But he just needs to play and adjust to the rhythm of the game at each level.

He has the charm that people want to be around. No matter what your physical ability is, unless you didn't have that advanced ability and advanced knowledge of the game, you can't advance quickly.

He'll probably go to (Class A) Myrtle Beach and he'll be evaluated accordingly. The next step would be Mississippi. It's possible he could get there this year. The competition (in A-ball) will tell us.

God's not making many guys like him - a switch-hitting catcher with power from both sides and the ability to make contact.

He can play first, and maybe a little outfield. But he's really a third baseman. I don't think you want to move him around.

Our children are 9, 6 and 3. The demands of this game are tough enough. To be general manager of the Red Sox , it just puts it in a whole other gear. It just didn't feel right.

Patience and opportunity are really the number-one things that develop players. The guys are young and they make mistakes. You've got to believe in them and you've got to keep throwing them out there.