161 Quotes by Jim Bowden

Obviously, if we knew it was going to play out this way, we wouldn't have done it. My preference would be to keep him. We're a much better team with him. My preference is for everyone to be happy in this game. Organizations do better, players do better when we're all happy.

Your season's going to be defined in that box.

Obviously, if we knew his position would be what it was, we wouldn't have made the deal. We took a risk and we knew we were taking a risk, and that's part of life.

If they're going to pay $450 million for the team, ... they should have a voice in those decisions.

This doesn't change our plans, not at all, ... You never get enough pitching. The only thing it changes is that now we know we have a fourth or fifth starter.

I did not want to lose him, ... His record is outstanding in the four-year period he's been here.

A lot of people can see when there's a problem, ... But not too many people can see a problem, figure out how to solve it, then actually go out and do it. Jim is one of those people. He is a very special baseball man.

I'd like to thank Jamey for his long-standing and numerous contributions to the Nationals-Expos franchise. During his time here, Jamey was the ultimate teammate, whose integrity and work ethic were contagious.

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