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For the second time in 15 months, Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Mark Grace has been arrested for DUI in Scottsdale. The second arrest occurred Thursday night, and resulted in Grace being granted an indefinite leave of absence by the organization.

D-backs President/CEO Derrick Hall joined Doug & Wolf on Arizona Sports 620 Friday and commented on the arrest.

"Mark called me first thing this morning, and I give him a lot of credit and he of course said all the right things and feels absolutely horrible," Hall said. "It's a tough situation for the Diamondbacks, for him, and he asked for time so he could get his life in order and he get could get some help, and I'm glad that he did."

Luis Gonzalez, who currently serves as a special assistant in the Diamondbacks' front office, will step into Grace's role as the television color analyst for games Friday and Saturday.

listen Listen: Derrick Hall, President and CEO of the D-Backs
How is he feeling in the season right now and is he confident? Plus, how is his baseball team feeling back at home? And, did he know that Tyler Skaggs was going to do so well in his major league debut? And, is Trevor Bauer going to come back soon?
"In the meantime we do have people that can fill in those spots," Hall said. "We have Tom Candiotti who can move up, we have Luis Gonzalez, who has always said 'have me do whatever you need me to do', which I couldn't be grateful enough for him -- and he's going to do so."

With Grace having a history of DUI, and considering the fact that he was also driving without his mandatory interlock device, the penalties could be severe for the 48-year-old. Hall has not made any announcements on Grace's future with the organization.

"We have to wait to see what happens and let the legal process take place," Hall said. "I hope everything works out for Mark because this is a sad time for him, this is a dark time for him and the D-backs, and again, I give him all the credit in the world because he was a man about it.

"He called me first thing this morning. (It was a) tough conversation for him to have had with me and vice versa."
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    Thaidragon wrote...
    Gracie
    August 24, 2012 7:29 pm
    Get Well Buddy!
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    Tennisgrandpa wrote...
    Gracie
    August 25, 2012 9:07 am
    Mark Grace, who is my all-time favorite player, after giving this thought, we should have some compassion on him. Being stuck watching the Dbacks day in and day out stink up the ball park would drive anyone to drink. We fans have the luxury of being able to turn the channel, Grace can't. He's gotta sit there and watch one base running blunder after another followed by these great offensive shows the Dbacks put on once a month. I'm surprised Grace ain't doing drugs instead of limiting it to drinking.
    Dale
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    mesa mad man wrote...
    @tennisgrandpa
    August 25, 2012 10:38 am
    hopefully that is a horrible attempt at sarcasm. He gets paid to commentate on a sports game. That doesnt excuse irresponsible behavior. Id commentate for the astros
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    Scovi wrote...
    Mark Grace
    August 25, 2012 12:03 pm
    First of all, I hope Mark Grace goes and gets the help he needs. He is a human being and apparently has a problem. Second, I hope the legal process throws the book at him and provides the penalaties prescribed by the law. Drunk driving kills people. There is no excuse. If the reports are true that he was legally drunk and not driving with the mandatory interlock device he deserves penalties. No special treatment. From a broadcast perspective, I enjoy listening to Mr. Grace. With all due respect, Luis Gonzalez does not do the job Mark Grace does.
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    Scovi wrote...
    Mark Grace
    August 25, 2012 1:57 pm
    First, I hope Mark Grace gets help. He his a human being and needs help. Second, I hope they throw the book at him and he receives every penalty allowed for under the law. Drunk driving kills people. No excuses. No special treatment. If the reports are true that he was drunk and driving without the required interlock device he deserves to be punished as part of his rehabilitation.
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    SafteyE wrote...
    tennisgrandpa
    August 25, 2012 2:09 pm
    Please go away.
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