"He had his inner Batman out today."

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips, after the no-hitter thrown Tuesday by teammate Homer Bailey, on the pitcher's resemblance to "Batman" actor Christian Bale.

"I don't know. Because I'm supposed to do something."

Washington Nationals Manager Davey Johnson on why he changed the batting order of a team that has scored fewer runs than any National League team except the Miami Marlins.


—Lyric from "Crown," a new song by rapper and fledgling agent Jay-Z, who indeed swiped Cano, arguably the best player eligible for free agency this fall, from agent Boras.

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