"We will stay vigilant and explore all avenues to make our team better for next season. However, do not expect us to make any big splashes in free agency or the trade market. When we feel like it is the right time for our organization to do that, you will all know."
When asked about Bob Ware, whom the team made a concerted effort to sign last season and opted out of his deal with St. Louis, the GM was dismissive with his answer.
The team has been busy however. They acquired German Perez from Irvine for a prospect and Miguel Riviera from Boston for a prospect. They also signed international relief pitcher Noriyuki Matsui.
Adam Brisske later did an interview with local reporter Jason Bernstein, where he revealed a little more about the offseason so far.
"We have made offers to a few more free agents, I'm not going to say who out of respect for them, but their agents have told us they have more appealing offers elsewhere."
(on the process) "... We just hope fans can be patient and understand the process. I know they're excited to have a new ball team here and they want to see success, and that's great, but we have a plan and we are sticking to it, and I think the results, winning 11 more games than the previous season, shows that we're going in the right direction."
(on prospects) "...You will definitely see some of our prospects start to graduate in the next season or two. We feel that some of them are ready to come to the big league team and make an impact. Our minor league affiliates all had excellent results last season and we hope they can take that winning attitude and bring it with them when they get to Nashville."
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