"Even though Philadelphia was probably not in [on Cliff Lee], they were always in the back of our mind. I think if we wouldn’t have gone to Arkansas that last time, I think he was going to sign with the Yankees. We pried the door open a little bit to give ourselves another opportunity. And ultimately the Phillies were able to take advantage of that opportunity that we created."
Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg. Greenberg is a shrewd enough negotiator that he can keep players from signing with other clubs, but isn’t quite good enough to get them for his own—is that what he’s trying to say?
(via Hardball Talk)
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