If over time the World Baseball Classic works the way we hope it will, I think the next time there is a discussion it will be the IOC asking us to come back.

I think we will (have a tougher new policy). I don't think it will take an extended period of time.

In my judgment, the reason the vote was taken is a simple one: Baseball and softball are not European sports. The Olympics are Euro-centric and Euro-dominated. I don't think there's much more to it than that.

We've had these discussions for sometime with the commissioner's office and I expect the conversations will continue next week.

We had our best spring ever. The World Baseball Classic brings a new dimension. I think it's terrific.

He's certainly won more state championships than anyone else, and his record as Gainesville's baseball coach will probably never be equaled.