"Al has worked with these kids in the past and we have to use all our resources," Green said.

"What we want to do is make some changes and try to move forward," Green said.

"Things are coming together at the right time for us," Green said.

"I just hope this is the start of some good ball games over the last 60 days," Green said.

Green said that he had, but wasn't happy to do so.

"I felt like the best opportunity was coming back here," Green said.

By the new year, Green said he was finally able to start thinking about baseball in a positive way again.

"We'll give him special treatment because he has had arm problems," Green said.

"I learned at an early age how short life can be," Green said.

"I like this team because it has changed a little in a couple of ways," Green said.