Gord Ash
Gord Ash
Gordon Ian Ashis Vice President of Baseball Projects of the Milwaukee Brewers. He left his role as assistant general manager with Milwaukee in 2015. He was the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1995 to 2001...
standpoint strategic
There are some things from a strategic standpoint that we don't want to share, at least not at this point.
challenge guys high performing reason retire roger wants
I think he wants to challenge Julio Franco. When you think about it, though, there is no reason to retire if you're performing at a high level. The reason guys like that retire is they don't want to be embarrassed. Roger Clemens is not being embarrassed. He's doing the embarrassing.
somewhere
I know I'm going somewhere that day. I just don't know where yet.
defines package player rather trait true
He's a player who makes the most of his opportunity. There's not really one true outstanding trait that defines him, but rather you have to look at the whole package - his versatility, his attitude, his ability.
assigned attitude came camp coaching good impressed matter opening
No matter where he's assigned opening day, he's made an impression. He came into camp with a good attitude and he's impressed the coaching staff.
continuing feels few progress
In a few days, he should be fine. He feels a little better today. He's continuing to progress.
awhile biggest fact game grips guys leagues maybe minor months played takes
I think that was the biggest factor. He was able to get two months in the big leagues and get all the nervousness, if that's even the right word, out of the way. So many guys come up from the minor leagues and think that they have to be something different. They think it's a different game. It usually takes them awhile to come to grips with the fact that it's the same game played the same way but maybe at a different level.
added guys policy workout
Our policy with non-roster guys is that they be added after the workout (Sunday).
daily discuss mass possible rehab whether
As long as he is in the lineup on a daily basis, I don't see the issue. After the season, we'll discuss the possible remedies, whether it be mass rehab or (surgical) intervention.
determination eligible looking move percent tomorrow until
He's eligible tomorrow and we'll make that determination then. You don't want to make a roster move until you're 100 percent sure. It's looking good, though.
opening timetable
There's no timetable for a (deal). There's no, 'It's got to be done by opening day.
basis doctor ear graduate inner mound onto quick start visit
He's scheduled to have a quick doctor visit to get up-to-date with his inner ear issue. He's been doing his long toss, probably will start to graduate onto the mound and just go day-by-day on the basis of how he feels.
hitters obviously velocity
We couldn't really tell (if the velocity was down), but obviously the hitters told you that.
couple situation
We had a couple of conversations (Monday) but there's nothing to report. At this point, I can't read the situation at all.