Milwaukee P Yovani Gallardo was quoted earlier this week as saying he’d boycott the 2012 All-Star Game in Phoenix if selected, in protest over the state of Arizona’s imposition of SB 1070. Today, as quoted by MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy, Gallardo backtracked. Sort of .
“They kind of got the words messed up,” Gallardo insisted. “Basically, I meant to say that if I had that opportunity to go to Arizona, it’s unfortunate that law is going on and I would stand behind the Latin community. I understand where they come from. I don’t agree with the law.”
But he would not necessarily boycott if he’s asked to be an All-Star again, “unless something outrageous happens, something terrible.”
“I understand the Players’ Association is trying to do something about it,” Gallardo said. “I need to stand behind them and see where it goes. … A lot of the Latin guys, we don’t agree with that law, and hopefully something can be done.”
It would seem from this perspective that something outrageous and terrible has already happened, but who am I to insist that Gallardo exercise the same social conscience as Anti-Flag? Nor should the burden of such a protest fall solely on the shoulders of Latin players.
I am of the opinion that Mr.Gallardo should be traded to Arizona for making comments like that . Would he give up baseball and his salary because of this law . I doubt it . Perhaps Mr. Gallardo should not travel with the Brewers to play in Arizona , giving up his salary for those games in protest . But if he feels so strongly about this , then this is what he should do . Otherwise , shut up and deal !
Nice try on back tracking on your comment Gallardo, but your true colors have been shown. The bill pertains to ILLEGAL immigrants moron – try actually reading it. Even though Eric Holder has not and has proceeded to sue Arizona. Where is your outrage at these “sanctuary cities” that are breaking the law? That is right, it is for the Latin community – whether they are right or wrong.
thank you, traffic increase. CSTB’s comments section is resembling a scary place every day. And not one any thinking person would wish to emigrate to.