Number one, let me say that the program we have is working, ... There's no question about that.
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.
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.
once and for all deal with the integrity issue. There's no question there was an integrity issue.
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.
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.
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.
I believe if we had done it earlier, there would be no question about that. But I don't know the answer today.