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"They're talking about speeding the game up? One way is to let the pitcher ground out to the second baseman three or four times a game" – White Sox P Jeff Samardzija, suggesting that the elimination of the DH could speed up games (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 4/17).

"I still don't understand what they're doing. Can you explain it to me, if it's so clear?" – Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, on the 76ers' rebuilding plan (ESPNLA.com, 4/16).

"We’re going to start looking at '19, '20 and '21 in the next few months. I understand that it's been a very long time since we’ve been in L.A., and that’s an important factor in their favor" – MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, on Dodger Stadium possibly hosting an All-Star Game (DAILYBULLETIN.com, 4/16).

"I try to keep myself from thinking like that. But as a human being those thoughts definitely come into play. You sit down at night and you're thinking, 'Did I really make the right decision?'" – Knicks F Carmelo Anthony, on whether he thought he made a mistake signing with the team in free agency (ESPNNY.com, 4/16).

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