We've got to stick with our plan. We have no other alternative. We feel like we have some good, young players.

If he left March 15, that would be a different story. We haven't played a game yet. No pitcher has pitched a pitch yet in a game, so to me that does not factor in. The most important thing for us right now really is for him to take care of the personal matter. Everything else is secondary.

He has solid, above-average receiving skills and is above-average in handling a pitching staff. He'll be able to aid us in the development of Buck.

We do have some resources available. If one makes sense, I would.

It is all quiet there. There's nothing new, right now.

He wanted to get an idea about American Spring Training and techniques.