D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall seconded that perspective."We are honored that Major League Baseball selected our franchise to participate in the first-ever series in Australia," he said. "The Diamondbacks take great pride in promoting our brand, as well as the greatest sport, globally. Being at the forefront of spreading international goodwill on this prominent stage is a feat that we enthusiastically embrace and accept."
"Diamondbacks third basemen Martin Prado was later overheard saying "FUCK, we have to go all the way to fucking Australia to open the season? God DAMMIT. Did Derrick Hall lose a bet or something? I know I'm well paid and I shouldn't complaining, but christ this is annoying."
"When asked for a reaction, Dodgers terrible reliever Brandon League said simply "Fuck! Fuuuck!"
― Z S, Thursday, 13 June 2013 15:54 (ten years ago) link