We just tried to get the best staff possible. We both thought having people with managerial experience would be great.

Like every year, we try to put together the best staff possible; hopefully we've done that. We have a lot of experience, a lot of people our players can go to for help.

There is not one person inside this organization that didn't want to continue this relationship with Bernie Williams. We felt that, if he was willing, it was our intent to resolve it. I think it's best for everybody.

It's great when you have a manager secure enough to want the best people.