Quotes by Mark Grace

“Through a technical difficulty, I may have offended some people. If thats the case, I apologize and I will face any consequences.”

“Hes continued not only as a good player, but as a leader on that team, as a guy who takes young players under his wing and teaches them how to play.”

“I marvel at him. I wasnt any good anymore at 39 and had to get out. [As a shortstop] he had great range and was a great hitter. Now hes a slugging first baseman ... its just amazing.”

“I can see with a 2-0 game, they were trying to win and keep first place, just like we are, ... In that respect, it was a good play. But I can tell you this much: I dont have the guts to do it.”

“The numbers might look average, but I thought (Dustin) threw the ball well. He looked pretty good.”

“I was having a private conversation with (engineers in) the truck, like we do everyday, and evidently some words that arent air-able came out and through a technical difficulty, I may have offended some people. If thats the case, I apologize and I will face any consequences.”

“Its gonna happen. And Id love to see it.”

“The only tougher field, ... is OHare.”

“Hes a power pitcher, ... with finesse.”

“I was impressed with the overall level of talent. But look, the bottom line is weve got a great bunch of guys at the camp that want to have fun and learn. Were going to make sure they have lots of fun, I can guarantee you that.”