Quotes by Mark O'Neal

“Hes feeling good. Right now, were just being extremely careful. To me, you dont play around with head injuries. Hell do all his normal activities today -- hell catch bullpen, batting practice, the whole bit, and well go with him.”

“Hes not where he can do the quick movements yet. His strength is improving dramatically and his lower body is significantly stronger than it has been at any time this year, but some of the functional things on the field, hes just not ready yet.”

“Hes doing real well,”

“I would love to see it happen,”

“If he comes in [Friday] feeling as good as he does right now, I think he could [play].”

“We do not anticipate this being a long-term situation.”

“All of their issues as far as their needs will be handled through the Red Cross and state agencies on the scene, ... Obviously, there are going to be issues the next few days. Between the state and us, I think well take care of them.”

“We are going to go in and try to find out what is going on, ... Thats why we are doing what were doing - to find out why he does have this breakdown when the pitch count gets up a little.”

“You dont start any throwing program until you do that. Were very confident Woody will be able to do that without any hiccups just because of the shape he was in going into surgery.”

“The most gratifying thing is most people are so appreciative of finding a temporary place for their dire straits, ... It was extremely rough.”