"We have the players on the field that people have actually heard of. We don't have to spend money to sell the players to the fans because the fans already know these players, have expectations of them" – Padres Exec Chair Ron Fowler (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 4/9).
"To show you how much they listen to me, I was very much in favor of Dave staying. Is that how influential I am?" – Dolphins Owner and major Univ. of Michigan donor Stephen Ross, on his efforts to save former UM AD Dave Brandon's job (DETROIT NEWS, 4/9).
"Guaranteed home run. As long as you have good ownership. It's a great sports town. I don't know how they butchered the NBA, but look at the Mariners, the Seahawks and the corporate money support" – Hurricanes coach Bill Peters, on Seattle as a viable NHL market (ESPN.com, 4/8).
"I've talked to my oncologist about this, 'How involved should I be and how is stress going to affect my life and all that?' He's all positive. It's good to be part of something like this" – Senators GM Bryan Murray, on the team jockeying for a playoff spot as he battles colon cancer (ESPN.com, 4/8).
"It's a conversation we can have at a later date. The media has done a great job every single year. ... But us players as well, we get to see the guys every single day" – Cavaliers F LeBron James, on whether players should replace the media in voting for NBA awards (Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 4/9).
