The deals we've made for catchers the last couple years haven't worked out. But it's always better to develop through your own farm system and I think Mariners fans will like what they see in the coming years.

We told the McCourt group we were not interested in proceeding unless we're unable to close deals with the Coliseum and Anaheim. There are no further discussions planned. There are no next steps. We're not negotiating with them.

It has information on all kinds of emotional and mental health issues that kids face today, and it deals with the issues in a way that kids will pay attention.

I've not received any major sponsorship deals or anything else.

We didn't have him for a long time, but from what we did see, he was very impressive. I think his college experience and playing for U.S. teams really helped him.

His work ethic is one of his stronger points. He has a lot of offensive ability, a short stroke that helps him hit for average and he has some power. He can really swing the bat.