161 Quotes by Jim Bowden

It's a big setback. We were counting on 200 innings from Brian this year. We were hoping those three-hit shutouts he threw in September were going to be thrown in our ballpark.

He takes the ball every day, he never complains and he gets the job done. He has nasty stuff. He warms up quick to get in a game.

It's not that simple to ask Soriano to change positions. This is a player that has been an All-Star for several years. He has had as many All-Star votes as any player in baseball the last few years. He has pride and he is a sensitive guy.

He has a history of success. His fastball is in the low 90s, a decent breaking ball. He has three pitches that he throws with a changeup.

It just a matter of making sure that his arm is OK. If he plays four or five days, having no pain, can play back to back and making the throws hard, we will move him to New Orleans, so long as the weather is warm enough.

He is hitting the ball hard and had some tough luck. He has had a good attitude in New Orleans.

It's April. You don't panic in April. By the same token, we continue to look for good, young players you can build with long-term.

He is not a player I like to compete with on the free agent market because he is so special. This is a deal that needed to be done. I don't think it could have waited. It's good for all the parties involved.

It's been a very difficult winter for him. And I think people need to have compassion for that. I know people say, 'Why don't you just change positions?' Well, it's not that simple.