If we got Wells, it probably would mean a pitcher going back the other way.
This is certainly a big night in San Diego. I can't put into words what it means to the community, his teammates and the minor-league players we have in our system.
Any time you lose exclusivity on a player, there's always that chance you'll lose him. But he's a guy who loves this organization and means so much to the city. As he's often said, he's one of the few guys who plays for the name on the front of his jersey, not the one on the back.
My integrity and credibility mean everything to me. I've known Greenie over the years. I always had a lot of respect for him. He's married with (three) kids. I just felt that if he wanted his release, I would grant it to him.