"I'll never understand why we need to do something on the business side on the field that might impede us winning a game" – White Sox P Chris Sale, in response to Saturday night's pregame outburst over the team's throwback jerseys (MLB.com, 7/25).
“It’s Michael Jordan. It’s not weird at all" – Univ. of Michigan TE Jake Butt, on the team sporting the Jumpman logo from the Nike Jordan brand (DETROIT NEWS, 7/26).
“I’m wondering if I’m the guy. I watch us play, and I’m supposed to impact the execution of whether it’s making pitches in situations or how to take at-bats in situations and I don’t see us doing that well enough. I’m asking if I’m the guy" – D-backs Chief Baseball Officer Tony La Russa, on everyone in the organization striving to prove they deserve their jobs (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 7/26).
"The renovation will eventually be complete. The team will stabilize and be competitive. You still have to make sure the business model is sustainable and drivable. That's what we're going to be" – New T'Wolves CEO Ethan Casson, on building a successful franchise in Minnesota (AP, 7/26).
