They Said It

Dave Brown, Philadelphia Flyer right wing, when asked if the NHL players would carry picket signs in the event they go on strike, as threatened, on the eve of the Stanley Cup playoffs: "Well, that should be easy. We already have the slicks."

Dave LaRoche, New York Mets bullpen coach, on why the team uses a blackboard to explain defensive strategy: "We go over positioning for relays and bunt plays. Then we play Hangman."