Quotes by Donald Fehr

“This agreement reaffirms that major league players are committed to the elimination of performance-enhancing substances and that the system of collective bargaining is responsive and effective in dealing with issues of this type.”

“We discussed it so much with the players that there is no need for it. The executive board has the authority, anyway.”

“The economics of the industry are good. But my ability to predict what happens in negotiations over the last 25 years has not been good.”

“The kind of activity weve seen so far in certain respects is encouraging.”

“Hopefully, we can move on to other things. I still think it was something much better handled by agreement than it would have been by legislation.”

“We always thought it was out of line. Were we surprised? No.”

“We share your concern about the criticism our program has received, and, in response, the players have demonstrated, several times now, their willingness to take all reasonable measures in response.”

“A 50-game penalty for a first-time steroid positive is not necessary to deter steroid use. Indeed, you have never defended your proposal on the basis that it is.”

“It appears the 50 game initial penalty is principally a response to criticisms which have been made of our current program. We share your concern about the criticism our program has received, and, in response, the players have demonstrated, several times now, their willingness to take all reasonable measures in response. But we are still required to adopt, and defend, reasonable, fair and appropriate agreements.”

“I dont understand one thing. Its traditional in this country, when someone is accused, to let him tell his story to an independent body.”