Quotes by Ed Goren

“I think just to look at ratings compared to past years, theres a lot more to the story.”

“We knew it wasnt a matter of if it was going to rain, but when,”

“I think the concept is a wonderful concept. Itll be carried on television. Because of the nationalism involved, it could take on greater meaning in countries like Japan or the Dominican Republic or Venezuela than perhaps it would in the United States. But because of the nationalistic feeling, it could be a nice little launching pad because it is played in March. I think its an interesting concept that should grow over the years. If you give it time, five or six or seven years from now, this could be a nice addition to the sports landscape and a big event.”

“I think at the outset there are a lot of games that would have to be broadcast so its difficult to look at it at this point as a network play at that time of year. But Id like to believe down the road once this tournament evolves that our interest will grow.”

“[For me, this was great television. For the kid who wants to get to the majors, its a $100 lesson. For Goren, its the reason he made the hire. But what about the hitter in Atlanta or New York or Miami?] I dont think theres anything that Al describes in a broadcast that would give opposing batters an advantage against him, ... but if I were a young pitcher coming up, Id take notes.”

“[If no one wants to seriously take my theory that working in the booth maybe hurting his career on the mound, so be it. But if theres a major league hitter out there who might be scouting Leiter off what he says on tube,] let us know, ... Wed like to interview him.”

“You just hope for volume. If we get a six- or seven-game World Series, this thing will build naturally,”

“the fans who have paid for the Sunday Ticket are really upset ... and so am I.”

“Theyre still forming a form of a flexible schedule. But we really do believe that it will not be damaging. It will be positive for all parties.”

“Its not a case of whos in the booth increasing ratings, ... But unless you present your best face, you stand a chance of losing ratings. We feel it (the cost of a third member of the team) is a wash.”