The Italians believe that if Mike Piazza was to apply for dual citizenship, he would be granted it.

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We hope they come [to the talks] without a closed mind.

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Seattle is certainly in the running. It has a fair shot.

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Let's assume steroids are very bad to take, but I have no doubt that they are not worse than cigarettes, ... I would never say that to the clubs as an individual who represents the interests of players, 'Gee, I guess by not allowing baseball to suspend and fine players for smoking cigarettes, I am not protecting their health.'

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Part of our task is to let a consensus emerge.

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It doesn't make sense. That's my only comment.

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I don't think it was very hard.

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It's a far cry to say that because it's bad for you, [a union] should participate in a structure which allows your employer to punish you for doing something that you shouldn't be doing, ... That's not my understanding of what unions do for their employees.

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There will be no split season. It's not a negotiating ploy, believe me. It's their decision and that's what we will do.

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