Posted on 09/22/2004 6:04:57 PM PDT by Michael2001
SAN DIEGO - Los Angeles Dodgers (news) first baseman Shawn Green will definitely sit out at least one game of a weekend series against the San Francisco Giants (news) in observance of Yom Kippur, but will wait until Thursday to make his final decision.
Green said Wednesday there's a possibility he'll sit out both Friday night and Saturday afternoon. He planned to talk to his wife and parents before making a final decision.
"No matter what, two games is a big commitment," Green said before the Dodgers played the San Diego Padres (news). "The standings a'nd what happens now, I don't think will play into it."
The Dodgers went into Wednesday night's game just 1 1/2 games ahead of San Francisco in the NL West race.
Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, starts at sunset Friday, and the three-game series at San Francisco begins that night. Saturday's game was given a 1:05 p.m. PDT start because it will be televised by Fox, and the Jewish Day of Atonement does not end until sunset that night.
Isn't he already violating the Sabbath if he plays on any other Friday night or Saturday afternoon?
I respect and admire his decision as well, and since I am a Giant's fan very pleased.:o)
Hope springs eternal....
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