That was the hard decision we had to look at a couple of times. Would it just be better for him to go down, let him play, or keep him here and have him working and staying involved in a big league environment?
We will make our decision (today). We will evaluate what has happened and talk to the parties involved before we make any announcements.
Very rarely do I like to soapbox for one of my players, but if this guy is not in serious consideration, all the people involved in the process are missing the boat. This guy had his side cut open. The way he's pitched, it needs to be recognized.
This is a big pick-me-up. Some guys showed up big-time. We just kept hanging around after an early lead got away. Obviously it was a pretty explosive ninth inning, and some guys that needed to get involved got involved. It's a good confidence-builder all around the house for us.
You're a lot more involved in the coaching side. But it comes to a point where you have to let them play, you have to let them grow.
All the teams in the West feel like they have a shot. We aren't involved in (the race). But we could be very involved.