The only reason why I negotiated with these guys was simply because they didn't try to avoid the issue, they got hold of us right way, ... They clearly didn't understand when they went out of bounds the risk that was involved to other people. I think in looking backward, they understand they put other people at risk with their behavior and this was a way to settle this thing.

The only thing I can say is that since I have been with the SEIU, I have attended their meetings, and they've been very honest with me. I've seen a lot of integrity, and that's kept me involved with this.

The only thing I'm sorry about is that there were too many intermediaries involved in these negotiations. It only required two days, yet it's gone on for two months.

The players really didn't see anything. I think the coaches knew a little bit more about what happened. It was extremely unfortunate for all parties involved and a sad, very sad incident.

The player wanted to play, so he has complicity in this for not listening to what the doctors told him. And baseball and the players union has complicity in this as well. Everybody that is involved in this decision should be ashamed of themselves.