“Agents are supposed to say things like that. Why would that surprise anybody? ... That is what you’re supposed to do. Scorpions bite” – Cubs manager Joe Maddon, on agent Scott Boras criticizing the team over their handling of prospect Kris Bryant (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 3/19).
“It’s an odd topic. You have to stay with the integrity of the league. I think we have the best game in the world right now and (don’t want) to make too many big changes” – Panthers D Erik Gudbranson, on the NHL proposing three rule changes in an effort to reduce the number of shootouts (ESPN.com, 3/18).
“It remains my goal to get under that $189 million (luxury-tax threshold), but it’s not going to happen for at least two more years when these big contracts we have expire” – Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner, on some fans criticizing the team for not spending money this offseason (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 3/19).
“The paranoia – that’s the thing I miss the least” – Former NFL exec Joe Banner, on not having any interest in joining an NFL front office in the near future (PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, 3/19).
