Chuck LaMar
Chuck LaMar
Charles G. "Chuck" LaMarwas the first general manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays franchise in American Major League Baseball, being hired July 19, 1995 — several months after the Tampa Bay franchise was awarded. It began play in the American League East Division in 1998...
fill holding teams
Most of the teams are going to be holding on to what they have. We're going to do everything we can to fill those holes, but I'm not going to overpay financially or with prospects.
cannot errors improved last ready time
He cannot make 40 errors here. I think he is an improved shortstop over this time last year. He's ready to play offensively.
continues ethic player tremendous work
He's going to be an All-Star. And his work ethic continues to improve. As Ozzie told him, the only thing that can keep B.J. Upton from being a tremendous player is B.J. Upton.
direction ownership trade
I'm under no direction from ownership that I have to trade them whatsoever. That's not even a factor.