When you think about teams, one of the most critical things is stability. I want to just bring stability to this situation. The new owner's in place, a long-term owner, committed owner.

I want to bring stability to the team. We're going to be making long-term decisions to ensure front-office stability.

I've had experience running teams in very big markets, very rich markets like New York. I've runs teams on a shoestring in Utah, in some very small markets. The equation really doesn't change. What's critical is being responsible about it.

When we traded him, I would say that was probably a lose-lose. It didn't work out well for anyone.

There have been times when we've played lights out and I think this is one of the best teams we've ever had. Then other times we are mediocre at best.

It was a very even game. These two teams have grown up together, and I think they really bring out the best in each other.