Bob Watson
Bob Watson
Robert José Watsonis an American sports executive. He was a first baseman and left fielder who played for the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves from 1966 to 1984. In his playing career, Watson batted .295 with 184 home runs and 989 runs batted in and he was selected to two All-Star teams. He batted .371 in 17 post-season games while striking out just twice. Watson was thought to have scored the millionth run in baseball...
bring home players ready winning
This is the 30 players that we feel will get ready to bring home a winning championship in the inaugural tournament.
anyone player type
He's the type of player that anyone would want.
care club conversation field focus goes message players relay satisfied speak stay stuff taken talk teams terry
I just wanted to have a conversation with Terry, and for Terry to talk to his club about it. Our focus is for the teams and players to stay on the field and play ball. Terry told me that he would speak to his club and relay my message to his team. I'm satisfied with that. We want to let the other stuff that goes on be taken care of upstairs.
best definitely difficult finally glad guy mind players wants
The guy is one of the best players on the planet. He's finally made up his mind on a very difficult decision. If he wants to play for the U.S., we're definitely glad to have him.
decides pleasure within
Why wouldn't we put him on, if that's within the rules? I wouldn't give them (the Dominican Republic) the pleasure of them having him on and us not if he decides to play.
name save spot three
We'll know (Tuesday) by three o'clock where he's going to play. I will save a spot for him on our roster. I just didn't name him tonight.
dilemma included needed respect surprised time
We respect the dilemma that A-Rod is in, and we wanted to give him as much time as he needed to make his decision. Are we surprised that the Dominicans have included him on their roster? No.
dealt heard saw
Yeah, I saw some things, I heard some things, ... But I dealt with them, and that's it.
conversation expect normal provisions situation
There is a heads-up in place. But there's no conversation with the clubs. It's the normal provisions in place for a situation like this, but we expect them to just play ball.
adding capability definitely guy type
If we have the capability of adding him to ours, we would definitely do that. This guy is the type of player, if available, you want him on the roster.
barry rumor shifted
I don't know where that rumor got started. When Barry said he was out, we shifted gears.
ball bat breaking bring hang hit hitters knack opposite stroke
He had the knack for being able to put the bat on the ball. They would bring in side-arming left-handers and he'd go up there and stroke the ball the opposite way. If they would hang a breaking ball, he'd hit it out of the ballpark. He was one of the better hitters I've seen.
available best compete determined games given gold olympic returns sure talent team usa
I am determined to make sure Team USA returns to the Olympic Games in 2008 in Beijing, China, and is given the best available talent to compete for another gold medal.
effects felt
We felt the effects of it early. But we were prepared.