Quotes by George Bodenheimer

“This caps a series of comprehensive new world agreements, clearly demonstrating that ESPN and Major League Baseball share the same vision - to serve fans through the highest quality content and cutting edge technology. Today, we have significantly enhanced the value of our summer cornerstone television programming with increased team appearances on Sunday nights, exclusive blackout lift rights on Monday nights and more game and studio flexibility to showcase the great sport of baseball like no other media company.”

“This is a big day for our company. An expanded base in Los Angeles will help fuel our overall long-term growth.”

“This telethon, the NFL, our people, our media assets across Disney -- are all coming together to rebuild for those who have lost so much. Its great football, and more important, its helping people.”

“Were not just in the TV business anymore ... Were going to the table as a sports media company.”

“You look at the body of work that has been completed here over 36 years: the great games, the stars, the story lines, the part of Americana that Monday Night Football is, its really a magnificent piece of work.”

“We have tremendous confidence in the ability of the league and players association to deal effectively with this issue, and it appears they are.”

“It shows you the weight this property has.”

“ABC Sports has a very strong legacy and sports fans understand it.”

“Weve walked that balance between celebrating the past and celebrating the future, what we hope it to be.”

“But ESPN is the world leader, right?”