Colorado Rockies: 12 notable quotes from the Kris Bryant presser

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Kris Bryant #23 of the San Francisco Giants speaks with reporters in the dugout prior to a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Today's game was Bryant's first time back at Wrigley Field since he was traded by the Cubs. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Kris Bryant #23 of the San Francisco Giants in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 25, 2021 in New York City. The Giants defeated the Mets 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

10) “When I go to a wedding, I don’t talk about the bridesmaids.” – Scott Boras

Boras was asked about the other teams that were trying to get Kris Bryant and that’s what he had to say. A glass half full perspective is that Kris Bryant entertained other offers but the Rockies had a competitive enough offer to get him to the place where he wanted to be in the first place.

A glass half empty perspective is that the Rockies were the only team in on Bryant, at least at the years and money they gave him. Other teams were definitely interested in him but to what extent, we don’t know, at least yet.

A lighthearted story between Kris Bryant, Bud Black, and Scott Boras

Kris Bryant also told a story (starting at 8:58) about how he always accepts a challenge. He said his grandparents gave him $20 for every time he hit a homer. Rockies manager Bud Black (at 10:09) said this in response to that.

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