Ed Wade Quotes
I believe that the fact that I became the lightning rod for criticism for the organization, with me being out of the picture so to speak, makes things easier in that respect. But I look at the last three years. The last time this franchise had 86 or more-wins three straight years was '78, '79 and '80. We didn't get to the postseason, but I'm walking away with pride in the effort I put into this job. 
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The price was very high... But to get a prime bullpen arm, you have to give up something.
- Ed Wade
[With the free-agent talent pool no deeper than the Everglades at low tide, Burnett will be the most sought-after player on the market.] There's always an attraction for the marquee player. That's not going to change, ... A guy with the quality of Burnett there probably isn't a bad year to be A.J. Burnett.
- Ed Wade
At 11 this morning -- or 11:30, when my phone rang -- I was doing household chores and expected to come in and spend some time working on our plans for next year, and being here tomorrow morning first thing to do those things... My energy and dedication hasn't been thinking about my next job. I was trying to do this job the right way.
- Ed Wade