Bob Castellini
Bob Castellini
Robert "Bob" Castellini is an American businessman from Cincinnati, Ohio. Since 2006, he has been Chief Executive Officerof the Cincinnati Reds, leading a group that purchased a majority share of the Major League Baseballfranchise from previous CEO Carl Lindner, Jr. Castellini is the chairman of Castellini Co., a fruit and vegetable wholesaler...
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We certainly want to approach the state legislature about a new facility. We understand that the people in the state of Florida are favorably inclined.
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We didn't want to complicate Friday with this announcement. This was a very difficult decision. It was very difficult on Dan, who gave of himself totally here. He tried very, very hard. The results haven't materialized yet and I just wanted my own person.
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This officially turns the baseball operations to you.
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We're proud to announce that the president will join us for the start of this new beginning for Cincinnati Reds baseball.
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We're going to give you a winning team.
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There is no criticism of Dan. I just needed my own person.
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We operate it. We don't own it. That's a big difference.
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We want to be in Sarasota the rest of our lives. There's no problem with a long-term commitment on our part.
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We want to try to build the franchise around Adam, Homer, Edwin and a couple of other guys.
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The expectations that are out there for a turnaround, everyone is ready for a winning season with the Reds and that's been a great support system. When you feel like at the beginning everyone is behind you.