Getting Tony under contract to remain a Diamondback has been on the front burner for several weeks,

We intend to remain flexible, too, to a point, ... If someone becomes available who we haven't had in the process at the earlier stages, we certainly have the flexibility to reach out and include them.

It is still on the front burner.

A manager can't just get up and leave if he's under contract,'' said agent Lon Cooper, whose clients include several NBA coaches.

We are tired of it. We are going to make this a front-burner issue until we see some results,

I'm very confident that we'll see a positive announcement. It's still on the front burner.