The fact we saw 10 percent of organizations freezing salaries was astronomical. It was a really unusual year.

The fact we saw 10 percent of organizations freezing salaries was astronomical. It was a really unusual year.

Far from hardening our position, ... I think it's fair to say we have been flexible and forthcoming in our read more

Far from hardening our position, ... I think it's fair to say we have been flexible and forthcoming in our negotiating stance.

To be honest with you, I have no idea about the other teams in the district. And I can't worry read more

To be honest with you, I have no idea about the other teams in the district. And I can't worry about them because we are trying to improve here every day. We have the athletes to compete with anyone at this level. I really believe that. This team is not going to give up.

Strong payroll growth raises inflationary concerns.

Strong payroll growth raises inflationary concerns.

Manfred: Diego, spit that out. You don't know where it's been.

Manfred: Diego, spit that out. You don't know where it's been.

It's upsetting (we lost) but it's great to be a part of a team that never gives up. Every team's read more

It's upsetting (we lost) but it's great to be a part of a team that never gives up. Every team's goal is to make it to the final day. We won that first game and then the second and it was like, 'Oh, wow.' It's great to have come so far, especially since not many people had high expectations for us.

It's not going to be easy,

It's not going to be easy,

It is really tough. The building was made of steel and concrete. The steel is just twisted like pretzels; the read more

It is really tough. The building was made of steel and concrete. The steel is just twisted like pretzels; the concrete is just basically disintegrated.

Sure we play rough, they said, but look what others do to us.

Sure we play rough, they said, but look what others do to us.