42 Quotes by Josh Byrnes

I think maybe as expected we have pitching questions. But we also have numbers. We're hoping we have as many answers for those questions as we can find.

We had a need, and we hope it's filled for several years now.

We of course support the policy in place, and this is a reminder that we need to continue to educate our players.

We like Jason Bulger. But we think the way our staff sets up now, one of the strengths is the depth. Cutting him is something we debated, but you have to give up something to get something.

Brandon has certainly earned this contract. His three years thus far have been tremendous. He's really one of the more unheralded elite pitchers in baseball.

Eric brings a lot of energy to the field and the clubhouse every day and I know our fans are going to enjoy the enthusiasm with which he plays the game.

This is a significant step for our organization and we look forward to seeing this talented young man in uniform.

This deal gives us some short-term help ? two pitchers that can help our club ? and in our minds a future everyday front-line center fielder who's not that far away, which is hard to find.

This is the type of contract a club doesn't have to do. We had Brandon under control through arbitration for four more years, but it is something we wanted to do.