Billy Beane Expect Quotations

Ken has options and we're respectful of that. I wouldn't expect a long process. We'll come to a resolution soon.

Yeah, six weeks I think is unrealistic to expect that he'll be in pitching shape.

We've made a proposal to Kenny. We talked to him for the last couple weeks. We've expressed a desire to have Kenny back. Given his status as an up-and-coming manager, he has options and we are respectful of that. We'll see how it goes. I wouldn't expect it would be a long process. It would be one that should come to some sort of resolution relatively quickly.

We're fine with Joe as the only lefty down there. He was a very good reliever for us before Rich got hurt, and I expect him to be a very good reliever for us again. He has all the tools for success.

If you would expect that in one year that it's a panacea, ... Well, that's unrealistic.