Quick Hits....

"It's good that MLB caught them and they're moving in the right direction with suspensions and stuff" – Angels LF Mike Trout, during an interview today on WFAN-AM in N.Y., who feels players caught doping should receive a lifetime ban (ESPN.com, 8/12).

"It’s something that you’re always trying to have that excitement with your kids, and that’s part of it. Uniforms and recruiting ... this thing is bigger than it should be" – Univ. of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke, on the number of schools introducing alternate uniforms (FREEP.com, 8/12).

"It feels like going away to college for the first time. It's hard to say goodbye to all you’ve known the last 18 years, but you’re excited for the new adventure" – Former hockey agent Bill Zito, on joining the Blue Jackets front office. Zito will have the title of Assistant GM and lead the club's pro scouting department (DISPATCH.com, 8/12).