pleased that the arbitrator has upheld the right of a club to suspend a player for conduct detrimental to the club.

We as taxpayers are into the bottom line. We want to know if it's going to cost us out of our own pockets. We have to be concerned with the assessment rates. The rate is where the money comes from.

They may have a different position. We're in discussions [with the union] to try and resolve any differences....They're our partners in this policy. We're trying to not dictate the way it works, but get some agreement on it.

Resolving the dispute required compromise by both sides, but the most important thing is that our policy is now stronger. Going forward, we have a clear understanding that all available samples will be tested for any newly identified designer steroid as soon as a test is developed.

It's a great atmosphere for ballplayers. The league, to me, is taking care of the young players the right way. The biggest thing is getting better and better every year. Then you draw more players.

We're going to get it started right after the kids come back from spring break.