Steve Smith Work Quotations

There were a lot of shortcomings last time we were here. Things didn't work out offensively. All week, we heard about the mistakes they were able to expose the first time. What we had to do was come in here and not talk about it, but eliminate the mistakes they caused us to make in November.

Our mission is to work prisoners in a businesslike manner. If you work in a businesslike manner, you have to make a profit.

The second suite has a country club-type atmosphere which is appealing to businesses if they want to entertain clients or reward their employees. You have a great view of the playing field, it's an exclusive-type area where they will be able to network with other businesses and the ability to provide an upscale meal and bar during the game. It's really a great option for many companies in terms of its value.

If a physician has higher costs than the revenue they bring in, it may be a blessing if they move their patients to our competitor. As an organization, we work very diligently at creating the best environment in our service area for our patients, our medical staff and our employees so when a physician moves his practice, it is at risk of reducing their patient load or the quality of care provided to the patient. We endeavor to work closely with our medical staff by providing data or resources necessary to develop positive outcomes for all. My personal desire is always to provide physicians with whatever product they need to practice but in return, we ask for their support in dealing with vendors in such a way that not only allows the physician a choice of product but also afford us a fair return on investment.

He (Rao) feels it is important to invest work in elevating the profile of public universities, not only in Michigan, but everywhere. A national report of this nature helps us in our communication with the legislature in Michigan.

We were much better. The kids worked really hard. They have been playing golf since they could get on a golf course in the spring. I'm about ready to tell some of them to go home.

The opportunities we missed last season and the run we made contributed to all the hard work the guys put in during the off-season.

The reason union members are doing this is Charlie Wilson has done more for workers as a state senator than anyone could have hoped for, and now we're helping him back.

I thought we were pretty special last year, then the injury bug hit. I think we could do some nice things (this year) and this game showed we're trying to work hard and build off where we left off last year.

When I started racing here he was the benchmark, and he still is, ... He did it a little different than we do now...he did it on his own. I still have some work left...I'd like to get to that 151 mark if I could do it. The 10 win mark at Lincoln is another goal this season I'd be proud to do it...we'll just see what happens.

It'd be a concern if he's never played second base, but he was an outstanding second baseman. All he needs to do once he gets there, he's going to work on it a little bit on his feeds just to feel comfortable.