Sheffield's Theory on fewer blacks in baseball
Is it possible to discuss this without it turning into a Peanut Gallery thread?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2891875
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In an interview with GQ magazine that's currently on newsstands, the typically outspoken Tigers designated hitter said Latin players have replaced African-Americans as baseball's most prevalent minority because they are easier to control.
"I called it years ago. What I called is that you're going to see more black faces, but there ain't no English going to be coming out. … [It's about] being able to tell [Latin players] what to do -- being able to control them," he told the magazine.
Personally, I disagree with his theory.
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"But there ain't no English going to be coming out"?
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Originally Posted by
BigJohn
Aaron's view is closer to my own. It comes down to their preference.
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Well most of my black friends at work can't stand baseball in the first place.One of them is is a good friend and he said that the youngsters nowaday's want to learn to bounce a basketball and try to become the next Michael Jordan.MLB has given up on the inner cities,while building multi million dollar baseball schools in the Dominican.Sheffield's argument is true in that aspect.I know there was a hand full of black major leaguers who donated money to help get programs started for the inner city youth.The equipment is expensive for one,as well as I was told the crime is high and its dangerous with the all the crazy people running around.As well as the decline of adult supervision due to both parents having to work.
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It's all about cost. Latinos can be signed for next to nothing. Both black and white American born players have both declined. Reasoning? Take a look at signing bonuses. Plus Latinos basically get to try out at the academys with no risk involved.
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It's a global economy thing.
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Blame Tiger Woods!:beerme: