Brian Cashman Wants Quotations

They know our position. The ball is in their court. Roger has to make a decision if he wants to play, and if he does, whether he's interested in considering this place.

I'm back in the fold. I'm anxious to get forward working at trying to deliver what the fan base wants the most and our ownership wants the most, which is playing deep into October and win a world championship.

He wants to help that USA team win, but he's also committed to being ready for us at the same time. It's one of those balancing acts.

His spirits are up. He seemed happy and he wants to get going.

He doesn't need to see him. He wants him to continue the therapy program he has been doing, and says as soon as he feels up to it he can get up on the mound.

It was never discussed. I just know that the desire was very strong for him to keep playing. He believes, without question, that he's got a lot to offer. We're not bringing him back just because he wants to come back; we feel he can be a contributor as well.