“I know him a little bit, and he seemed like a calm, level-headed kid. I was kind of surprised when I saw that. I understand letting your emotions getting the best of you, but I don't know what the rationale is about throwing a bat near or at an umpire, or anywhere on the field for that matter.”
Brandon McCarthy
“Teachers were not surprising because kids are so darn germy. Some of the others kind of surprised us, like the DJ.”
Charles Gerba
“I was kind of surprised (because) I was under the impression they were going to do it with younger kids. But I guess they want to do whatever it takes to win.”
Dan Wheldon
“It was kind of surprising -- a pleasant surprise -- to see him on the field after the game. He doesn't seek the public limelight.”
Steve Leahy
“It came as a total surprise to me. I'm kind of surprised we weren't notified.”
Jim Stuart
“It doesn't surprise me. I know on a national level it does seem like this huge surprise and, 'How did they ever do this?' But really, it's just coming up with a logical plan.”
Larry Quinn
“It's surprising that the private-equity funds seem to think there's upside. It seems quite a full price to pay.”
Nick Bubb
