It had nothing to do with the organization itself. The Dodgers are right at the top when it comes to tradition and class. I was honored, but I also knew I was not their No. 1 choice, that it was going to be a long interviewing process, and I wanted to be up front so that I didn't waste their time or mine. We have some of the best young players in baseball right now. Some of the heat we've taken has been unjustified.
Kids have a tendency to want to battle their opponents instead of worrying about themselves.
I think they're patently absurd.