Yes, I remember that but he continued the argument because his beef is with the japanese players like Ichiro who “need’ a translator yet the latino players are not allowed it. And he has a point as I am (begrudgingly) a Mariners fan, I have to agree with Ozzie as Ichiro after 10 years speaks impeccable English yet still needs a translator with interviews.
and BTW, the reason why I have that Playboy issue is because my college fratmate’s cousin was one of the centerfolds (snicker) so it was a coincidence.
... his beef is with the japanese players like Ichiro who need a translator yet the latino players are not allowed it. And he has a point as I am (begrudgingly) a Mariners fan, I have to agree with Ozzie as Ichiro after 10 years speaks impeccable English yet still needs a translator with interviews.
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Same thing is happening with the new Texas Rangers’ player from Japan; Yu Darvish. In all interviews with the press, he has a translator and only answers in Japanese. Our local TV sports guys have said that he speaks English very well among his teammates and coaches. .....Perhaps it’s because he may not understand various slang terms that reporters might use when asking their questions and prefers the translator so that he will not answer incorrectly. ??