Mark Shapiro Fits Quotations

When you trade for a guy, you don't know his mental approach and the kind of teammate he is. That was probably the most encouraging thing, in addition to his physical tools. He fits in well with our team and our clubhouse.

He's definitely played the game the way we want it played. He has the power, size and athleticism combo to be a corner outfielder at the Major League level. His approach fits with our approach, and he's a local kid. It's a pretty good match. But he's still got to go to the next level, which he really hasn't been to yet.

He's done the job before, he's versatile and he can play all three positions. His make-up fits the character of our team.

I love his approach to hit. He's short to the ball, plays hard and fits in very well with our team and our culture.