“If you’re going to blame anyone, you’ve got to blame me. I’m the one at the end of the day that has the final call” – Angels Owner Arte Moreno, on the team’s slow start to the season (L.A. TIMES, 5/16).
“I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said no. I try to block it out, but if you’re in this position, anybody would think about it. Of course, you get reminded of it quite often” – Trainer Shug McGaughey, on Orb possibly winning the Triple Crown (BOSTON HERALD, 5/16).
“To be honest that effort is somewhat on the back burner given the level of energy we’re putting into the design, development and construction process right now. But we think there is a market for it” – Vikings VP/Public Affairs & Stadium Development Lester Bagley, on efforts to secure an MLS franchise to play at the team's new stadium (STARTRIBUNE.com, 5/16).
“Dead is a strong word” – Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, responding to a question on whether the idea of the conference expanding was dead (DETROIT NEWS, 5/16).
"I'm expecting a call from the people at (Guinness Book of World Records)" – Wizards C Jason Collins, on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel calling him the tallest gay person in the world ("Jimmy Kimmel Live," ABC, 5/15). Read more on Collins' late-night appearance with his twin brother, Jarron Collins.
