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Diamondbacks officially part ways with Daron Sutton & Mark Grace

Found October 05, 2012 on Awful Announcing: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mark Grace,  Bob Brenly
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks,  Chicago White Sox
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After suspending each of the pair during the 2012 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will not be retaining either Daron Sutton or Mark Grace in their announce team for 2013. Sutton was suspended back in June by the team because of, essentially, his preference towards wearing a suit as opposed to Diamondbacks branded gear in the broadcast booth. As for Grace, he took a leave of absence in August after his second DUI arrest. Neither announcer returned after their disappearances from the booth. To replace the pair in the booth, the Diamondbacks apparently have their eye on Chicago. The Chicago Tribune reports Steve Stone, the partner of Hawk Harrelson (one of our favorites) with the White Sox, is apparently on the team's radar, and an interview he gave this week where he admitted that Harrelson frustrates him sometimes is apparently just throwing more fuel on the fire. As for their other target? It's Cubs broadcaster and former Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenl...
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3 Comments:
  • Now maybe they can put someone in the booth that actually knows what he's talking about. Grace was horrible as a play by play guy even though he played the game. He made mistakes constantly and was never professional enough to admit it and correct his errors. As far as Sutton, he was as boring as they come. Good riddance!!!
    by giantsrepeat   October 16, 2012   Reply    
  • And as far as trying to land Steve Stone from the White Sox, that would be a good move. Can't blame Stone for wanting to get away from that unprofessional ******* Harrelson, he is the biggest homer in announcing. You would think there is no other team in MLB according to Harrelson.
    by giantsrepeat   October 17, 2012   Reply    
  • *jackaass
    by giantsrepeat   October 17, 2012   Reply    
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