Barry Axelrod
Barry Axelrod
Barry Axelrod is a sports agent from the United States...
believes counting ready start
He believes he's going to be ready for the start of the season. That's what we're counting on.
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I think the Reds are our most viable alternative. We've talked to some other clubs, but those have been contingent discussions.
determination gear gearing opening ready spring timing
It's a timing issue. Once he had surgery, he didn't gear up to be ready for Feb. 23 or even Spring Training. He was gearing up for Opening Day. Our hope, and I think everyone's hope, would be it he could have through Spring Training, and then a determination be made.
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All Michelle wanted was to see for herself if she could do it or not. And when it became evident that was too much to ask, Michelle was the first to say she had too much respect for the Olympics and for this country to go out there when she knew she couldn't. Here, it's a different sport and a little different situation. But I think you could plug in the same kind of comments with Jeff -- if it comes to that.
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Would they want Jeff Bagwell now making $17 million, or opt for access to $15 million? I can understand that. But he's under contract. Sometimes you have to live with it.