I liked most of what he had to write and respected his viewpoint.

It was well done.

He is advocating for others and part of his story was of heartbreak.

The other truth is he's been robbing the Rockies with his substandard play. Most fans moan over hearing his name.

His talk about more racial representation in front offices is to be respected. His talk of how expensive it can be to play is understandable yet not all MLBs came from "privilege."

What I didn't agree with was opportunity is holding back minorities in baseball. That sport is much tougher to get to the majors and make money. The NFL and MLB in my observation is where more kids gravitate to pursue dreams. It's not baseball isn't available to them. They just prefer football and basketball more.

In response to this post by Shecky1

Posted: 07/01/2020 at 1:35PM

Ian Desmond. So confused. Made $70 mol -- Shecky1 06/30/2020 8:30PM

The phrase "race card" is so offensive -- buffhooper 07/06/2020 08:58AM

Definitely can see how that would be offensive -- WinningLeadership 07/06/2020 1:51PM

Black kids are recruited by HS/Little League FB and hoops coaches.. -- 2buffsgrads

07/01/2020 8:47PM

IMO baseball is dying for three reasons -- CUKev 07/05/2020 1:58PM

2 and 3 are spot on. Since the thread is about black players, I don't know -- buffaloaded 07/06/2020 12:37AM

Depends on the league -- CUKev 07/06/2020 6:21PM

I agree on him discounting other black humans yet I get his point -- WinningLeadership 07/02/2020 6:59PM

Agree with you on your analysis. I also heard he had contract -- Shecky1 07/01/2020 8:57PM

Because he led with concern to his family .............. -- Galway 07/01/2020 6:07PM

What position did you play? What was the highlight of your experiences? -- WinningLeadership 07/02/2020 7:00PM

He should have chosen a different career. “”Baseball been berry berry bad -- Shecky1 07/01/2020 6:33PM

BeHe should have chosen a different career. “Baseball Been ** -- Shecky1 07/01/2020 6:27PM

Sorry ! He should have chosen a ** -- Shecky1 07/01/2020 6:28PM

Haha I did not hit submit :-) ** -- Shecky1 07/01/2020 6:28PM

I liked most of what he had to write and respected his viewpoint. -- WinningLeadership 07/01/2020 1:35PM

Agree ** -- Shecky1 07/01/2020 3:26PM

I haven't followed this. You feel he is playing the race card so he doesn't -- buffaloaded 06/30/2020 9:21PM

I guess you need to read up on it then :-) ** -- Shecky1 06/30/2020 9:27PM

Read his statement. He blasts racism and poverty and then says -- buffaloaded 07/01/2020 10:14AM

You make valid points. -- Shecky1 07/01/2020 3:33PM

Sorry Made “70 mil career” ** -- Shecky1 06/30/2020 8:32PM

I liked most of what he had to write and respected his viewpoint.

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