The setting: Ross Atkins`office. Ross is sitting at his desk. The phone rings.
Mike Girsch: Hey Ross. It’s Mike. How are you doing?
Ross Atkins: Hello Mike. I am good, thanks. What can I do for you (as if I couldn`t guess)?
Mike: I wanted to touch base on Josh Donaldson. Can we talk?
Ross: Always willing to talk, Mike, but we are not looking to move Josh. So it would take an exceptional offer. Were you planning to make one?