Rick Thurman Quotations

My sense is they're probably not that serious about keeping him. Obviously, actions speak louder than words.

Trevor's first choice has always been to remain a Padre. But it's looking more and more like it won't happen. Put it this way -- their offer made Trevor upset enough to have his locker cleaned out at the stadium.

There are 16 teams where their closer spot is up in the air right now. It's a pretty good year to be a free-agent closer.

There's not another relief pitcher out there who has done what Trevor has done, consistently, year in and year out. In my opinion, he has been the best closer over the last decade. He should, therefore, be compensated as being the elite of the elite.

He's the best at what he does, and what he brings to the city and the team. Now, if we're out on the open market, as soon as we can negotiate with other clubs, whatever proposal we're giving to the Padres, I'm sure Trevor will make much more than that. This is not so much a money thing, it's more of a respect thing.