Ballpark Quotes

[The legislation] clearly contains conditions, restrictions and new provisions which go well beyond our previous agreements and raises a number of questions. Our review will take into an account not only those agreements but also what is needed to make the ballpark a long-term success for the team, its fans and the District of Columbia. - Bob DuPuy

[Another option, although many players are reluctant to use it, is to have ballpark security personnel remove abusive fans.] I don't like kicking fans out, because they paid money to get in... But if I came to their work and swore at them and talked about their moms, that isn't good. - Jamie Walker

[1. If the Eagles really wanted Owens, they'd have made a much better offer than a low pick and an OK player.] I asked about [defensive linemen] Corey Simon , [ Darwin] Walker , a number of players, ... Andy said no. Finally, I asked about Brandon Whiting and Sam Rayburn [two non-premier defensive players]. Andy said, 'Absolutely not.' I mean, say what you want about the guy. But this is Terrell Owens we're talking about. Their offers were just not in the ballpark. - Terry Donahue

(The ballpark?s) playing real small; I guess that?s obvious. There?s some people even thinking the ball might be juiced up this year, too. I don?t know about that, but the ballpark is playing small. - Jerry Narron

(Clemens) is tough enough to hit when it's over the plate and if he starts getting a big plate, that's going to be tough for us. I know in our ballpark, both Tim (McClelland) and Greg (Gibson), and I think Wally will, too, will call a good game and not get excited about the home crowd. You always worry when a guy has good command that he can get somebody excited. - Tony La Russa