8-10-09 Atlanta Journal and Constitution
When asked by AJC reporters about the Marlins recent signing and release six days later of former Brave Tom Glavine, Atlanta GM Jobo Foster said he would not comment on the situation.
"I don't make it a practice to comment on matters related to other ballclubs. I have too much respect for Sam East (Marlins GM), the entire Marlins organization and for Tom Glavine, as well, to be drawn into that discussion."
AJC reporter Muck Raker pointed out that because the Braves released Glavine rather abruptly earlier this year they become a part of this story. Foster said he disagreed with that thesis.
"I'll only repeat what we said at that time," Foster continued. "Our evaluation was that Tom would not be able to pitch competitively at the major league level. Tom obviously disagrees with that evaluation. Even so, his Hall of Fame contributions to the Atlanta Braves will long be appreciated and honored by this organization."
"We offered him choice of a couple of other positions within our organization, but he still wishes to pursue his playing career. When that career is over, we still want Tom to be a part of the Atlanta Braves. We wish the best for Tom in any future endeavors."
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