Monday, August 22, 2005
At least you're not hearing this :
from MLB.COM,
MIAMI -- Broadcaster Mark Grace apologized on the air Wednesday for profane remarks that made their way onto Tuesday's broadcast.
Due to a faulty talk-back switch, viewers heard remarks that Grace thought could only be heard by those in the television truck. Play-by-play man Thom Brennaman apologized on Tuesday night a few innings after the incident and Grace apologized through the media following the game and followed it up with a direct, unscripted apology during Wednesday's pregame show and in the opening inning of the game.
Diamondbacks team president Rich Dozer also released a statement on Wednesday.
"We apologize to all fans who may have heard comments as a result of a technical difficulty during last night's game," Dozer said. "We do not condone the remarks and truly regret the fact that this unfortunate incident took place. Providing our fans with wholesome, family entertainment both in-stadium and on-air has always been our top priority, and I assure you that this will never happen again, technical difficulty or not. Mark feels terrible about the situation and has made those feelings clear in tonight's broadcast."
Faulty talk-back switch? Clothing Malfunction? Alcohol induced stupor? You be the judge.
Listen to Mark Grace : By the F***ing Grace of God : Mark Grace Unplugged
Swears for Cares : A History of Gaffes in Baseball Broadcasting
Olden: What's your opinion of Kingman's performance?
Lasorda: What my opinion of Kingman's performance? What the (expletive) do you think is my opinion of it? I think it was (expletive). Put that in. I don't give a (expletive). Opinion of his performance? (Expletive). He beat us with three (expletive) home runs! What the (expletive) do you mean? "What is my opinion of his performance?" How can you ask me a question like that? "What is my opinion of his performance?" (Expletive). He hit three home runs! (Expletive). I'm (expletive) off to lose that (expletive) game. And you ask me my opinion of his performance. (Expletive). That's a tough question to ask me, isn't it? "What is my opinion of his performance?
from MLB.COM,
MIAMI -- Broadcaster Mark Grace apologized on the air Wednesday for profane remarks that made their way onto Tuesday's broadcast.
Due to a faulty talk-back switch, viewers heard remarks that Grace thought could only be heard by those in the television truck. Play-by-play man Thom Brennaman apologized on Tuesday night a few innings after the incident and Grace apologized through the media following the game and followed it up with a direct, unscripted apology during Wednesday's pregame show and in the opening inning of the game.
Diamondbacks team president Rich Dozer also released a statement on Wednesday.
"We apologize to all fans who may have heard comments as a result of a technical difficulty during last night's game," Dozer said. "We do not condone the remarks and truly regret the fact that this unfortunate incident took place. Providing our fans with wholesome, family entertainment both in-stadium and on-air has always been our top priority, and I assure you that this will never happen again, technical difficulty or not. Mark feels terrible about the situation and has made those feelings clear in tonight's broadcast."
Faulty talk-back switch? Clothing Malfunction? Alcohol induced stupor? You be the judge.
Listen to Mark Grace : By the F***ing Grace of God : Mark Grace Unplugged
Swears for Cares : A History of Gaffes in Baseball Broadcasting
Olden: What's your opinion of Kingman's performance?
Lasorda: What my opinion of Kingman's performance? What the (expletive) do you think is my opinion of it? I think it was (expletive). Put that in. I don't give a (expletive). Opinion of his performance? (Expletive). He beat us with three (expletive) home runs! What the (expletive) do you mean? "What is my opinion of his performance?" How can you ask me a question like that? "What is my opinion of his performance?" (Expletive). He hit three home runs! (Expletive). I'm (expletive) off to lose that (expletive) game. And you ask me my opinion of his performance. (Expletive). That's a tough question to ask me, isn't it? "What is my opinion of his performance?
# posted by Die Brucke @ 12:12 PM 
