The reality is that the guys starting in front of him are All-Stars. This is an opportunity for Bucky to go to spring training, play as hard as he can, and try to work his way back to the big leagues.

A big part of Bucky was that he didn't want to lose another opportunity to play. But at the end of the day, he wasn't ready.

We have worked through initial drafts and all of the countries will now be given an opportunity to comment on a revised six-year plan,

The awards provide an opportunity for all players, umpires and teams to be recognized and one of the key strengths of the system we have in place is that this recognition comes from respected voices within the game.

I think the Mariners have made it clear that he's not part of their plans. That's their prerogative. As far as Bucky is concerned, he's appreciative. They let him live his dream. He just would have written the end of the script differently.

The people here have a tremendous interest in team roping, barrel racing and the youth rodeo.