Number one, let me say that the program we have is working, ... There's no question about that.
It wasn't a question of putting anyone in a corner. It was an integrity issue facing our sport. This is good for the sport, good for the players, good for the health of everybody in the country.
In a lot of ways, it's helpful to have a team in the nation's capital. There's no question about that. It's helpful politically and a lot of other ways. As far as I'm concerned, Washington deserves a major league franchise. It's a major league market. I have no question about that.
I'll say this for the groups: They have plans in waiting. It's just a question of who gets the team. They'll react pretty quickly.
I believe if we had done it earlier, there would be no question about that. But I don't know the answer today.
There is no question but that the positive shelf life of a new stadium has shrunk considerably. The new parks in themselves can't be a long-term or mid-term panacea for the problems.
It made my day. (Garner) had some tough times (in Milwaukee), but he's done very well and he's a terrific baseball man, no question about it. I had a chance to visit with both Phil and Cecil, and it's always a pleasure.
once and for all deal with the integrity issue. There's no question there was an integrity issue.