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MLB EXPANSION DRAFTNovember 18, 1997Ron ShulerPHOENIX, ARIZONA Q. With all the trouble you had establishing a starting catcher, why didn't you protect Fabregas? RON SHULER: As a system, and an organization, we decided that we had a lot of young pitchers, a lot of young position players. I think you'll see a little change in our ball club this year that we're building around Frank Thomas, Albert Belle, Robin Ventura, and we will be playing a lot more kids. The fact is we did not want to lose these prospects. George did a great job when we got him in the trade, but by trade or free agencies there are other catchers available. Q. How much had you shopped Fabregas before a list was submitted? RON SHULER: We had talked to a couple of clubs. We were under the understanding that there's a chance that he would be taken. We just felt ‑‑ we went through our organizational meetings a few days ago, and we just felt there's a couple of catchers out there that fit what we're looking for, and you'll probably see more movement lately, a few days, a little later. Q. What more of a defensive catcher ‑‑ or what are you looking for? RON SHULER: I would say, yeah, with the young pitching that we will have out there this year, you'll see more of a guy that will handle the staff rather than an offensive catcher. End of FastScripts |
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