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re: Ian Desmond of the Colorado Rockies opts out of 2021 MLB Season
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:55 pm to tduecen
Posted on 2/22/21 at 12:55 pm to tduecen
His statement prior to last season actually seemed to be thought out quite well. He mentioned that the opportunity for youngsters to get into baseball is becoming more economically driven. He mentioned the travel ball takeover, and how that impacts the local youth league scene. It seems to be squeezing out poor kids.
He also mentioned how his HS baseball team randomly did a ‘white power’ cheer before each game...which is pretty damn weird, but whatever.
He tied in the youth baseball situation to schools, and the unequal opportunities presented within.
I can’t stand The Movement, but his reasons seem pretty sensible. MLB mentions declining participation of AA in the sport, but doesn’t do much about it. The NBA is cornering that demographic.
He also mentioned how his HS baseball team randomly did a ‘white power’ cheer before each game...which is pretty damn weird, but whatever.
He tied in the youth baseball situation to schools, and the unequal opportunities presented within.
I can’t stand The Movement, but his reasons seem pretty sensible. MLB mentions declining participation of AA in the sport, but doesn’t do much about it. The NBA is cornering that demographic.
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Posted on 2/22/21 at 1:45 pm to TexasTiger08
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MLB mentions declining participation of AA in the sport, but doesn’t do much about it.
What, exactly, should MLB do about it? And, WHY exactly, should MLB do anything about it? I love when people dictate to others what those others should do with their money.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 4:16 pm to TexasTiger08
quote:what? MLB has invested millions and millions of dollars in inner city programs trying to get AA kids to play baseball. However, in baseball there is not the instant success as in football and just because you are good in high school doesn't mean you are going pro.
I can’t stand The Movement, but his reasons seem pretty sensible. MLB mentions declining participation of AA in the sport, but doesn’t do much about it.
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