1/19/01: “I’m in contact with both agents (Yadi & Waino’s),” Mozeliak said. “Obviously, we understand the importance they have meant to this organization, what their legacies are about. I’m hopeful we can find a pathway forward. There are expectations, and there is reality. Sometimes they don’t always meet. All I would say to our fanbase right now is, just be patient, which I’ve said all offseason. Hopefully we can find a positive way to resolve this. But time will tell.”

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.