Allard Baird
Allard Baird
Allard Bairdis an American professional baseball executive and the former general manager of the Kansas City Royals. He now works for the Boston Red Sox as senior vice president, player personnel, serving under President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski. He joined Boston in 2006 as an assistant to the general manager after his firing in Kansas City and later was named vice president and director of professional scouting...
camp far goes joyce next swelling timetable until
He'll be reevaluated as far as the timetable when Dr. Joyce arrives in camp next week. I won't know until the doc comes in and the swelling goes down.
stuff
We think he has the stuff to be a starter.
stick
We've got to stick with our plan. We have no other alternative. We feel like we have some good, young players.
compete
I'd like to compete in 2007. That's what I've said all along.
spring training
He wanted to get an idea about American Spring Training and techniques.
approach beat fourth good speed spot
He comes in where he's got to be beat out for the fourth spot in the outfield. He has some speed and defense, and a pretty good approach to the plate.
job spring training
He comes into Spring Training where it's his job to lose.
camp game good maturity people respect stand
Having a good camp is one thing, a lot of people have good camps. But his maturity level, his presence, his professionalism and respect for the game ... those are things that really stand out.
head needs presents surely
If something presents itself, we'll surely take a look at it. But as of right now, we think we've addressed our needs as we head into the off-season.
continue left
But we still have some things left to do. We'll continue to be aggressive.
acquire free
To acquire a pitcher, it's going to have to be a free agent.
anxious competition guys
We've had a lot of guys here for a while. They're anxious to get going. And let's not forget, there's a lot of competition here.
everybody extra
Everybody told me the same thing about Raul Ibanez. I was told he'd never be anything but an extra outfielder.
ball club coming cut
Coming back with the same ball club was not going to cut it.