Rick Kranitz Quotes

"He is a bulldog. He is a three-pitch guy, and what impresses me is his ability to work both sides of the plate."

"Deception is huge in this game. As a hitter, the first thing you want to do is pick up the ball. If you can't pick up the ball, that means the ball is getting on you quicker. It doesn't matter about velocity at that point."

"In the past, when he hasn't gotten work, he's had problems. We will make sure that he gets plenty of it to keep him sharp."

"You look to get value, but we got some awfully nice arms in that deal."