“I believe him because he’s a real religious guy. Someone else tells me they have a migraine, I know they are hung over.” –Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, after Scott Linebrink said he could not pitch because of a headache.”The Giants ‘08 slogan is ‘All out, all season.’ But that’s misleading. I think some of the guys will be out, like, half the season.” — Scott Ostler, of the San Francisco Chronicle, on the San Fransisco Giants, who will open the season without Barry Bonds for the first time since 1993.”I’m no expert, but with Barry Zito, I believe the problem is his release point. He needs to release the ball 10 feet closer to the plate.” — Ostler, again, on Giants hurler Barry Zito, who had the worst season of his career after signing a seven-year, US$126-million contract with the Giants before the 2007 season.”Alan Faneca, a guard, got US$20-million guaranteed from the Jets. Problem is, he’ll be protecting about $20 worth of quarterback.” — Mark Kriegel of foxsports.com.”There’s a few villages missing their idiots.” –BBC soccer commentator Mark Lawrenson, on the fans who stormed the field after Barnsley upset powerhouse Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup.”I was thinking, ‘I’m glad my family’s not in that section.’” –Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni, after Shaquille O’Neal went hurtling into the stands in search of a loose ball earlier this week.”The doctor slapped Brandon Roy’s behind minutes after he was born, but the newborn didn’t cry. Startled, the doctor whacked his bottom a second time, waiting for the expected wailing, but Roy remained silent. ‘The doctor said, ‘Well, I’m not going to hit him anymore. We know he’s alive.’” — Geoffrey C. Arnold of The Oregonian, quoting Roy’s mother, Gina, on the origins of the star guard’s on-court calm.”DH–designated Hebrew.” –Comedian Billy Crystal, on what position he would play in his one-game stint with the New York Yankees in spring training. The 60-year-old Crystal struck out in his only at-bat.”I’m willing to concede that we’re the worst team in NBA history to have a 20-game winning streak.” –Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier, after his under-respected team became just the third team in NBA history to win as many as 20 games in a row. The other two won the NBA title.barthur@nationalpost.com
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