13 Quotes by Mike Rizzo

It's a very special package and a very unique tool package. You've got a guy with outstanding physical attributes. You couple that with a great baseball acumen and knowledge of the game and a very grounded family background with blue-collar-workmanship-like makeup, it's an extraordinary toolbox to be working from.

I'm optimistic we'll get the player signed. I think it's a good fit for the player and the organization. But it's important that we try and get this done as soon as possible. I don't think it's unreasonable. We feel the offer we have on the table is a very lucrative and very fair offer.

You've got a guy with outstanding physical attributes. You couple that with a great baseball acumen, a very grounded family background and a blue-collar workmanship-like makeup, it's an extraordinary toolbox to be working from.

And, of course, ... if we get the equivalent of J.D.'s actual production, well, we're kind of screwed. But, no matter what happens, it still can't possibly be as bad of a signing as Russ Ortiz .