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Sheffield has theory why fewer blacks play MLB
ABC News ^ | 06/03/07 | staff

Posted on 06/03/2007 9:31:25 AM PDT by Kid Shelleen

The percentage of African-Americans playing Major League Baseball is at an all-time low and Gary Sheffield says he has a theory why that's the case.

--snip--

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.

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: africanamericans; hispanics; mlb; racecard; sports
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To: AntiKev
Which leads me to my original question that I posed when the Tigers acquired Scheffield. Why?

They had a dissension-deficit...

41 posted on 06/03/2007 10:13:30 AM PDT by johnny7 ("But that one on the far left... he had crazy eyes")
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To: AntiKev

Agreed. Getting Sheffield was not a smart move for Detroit. They had a real good balance of personalities; adding his huge salary could not have helped.


42 posted on 06/03/2007 10:14:06 AM PDT by kjo
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To: VeritatisSplendor

I went to a Tigers game with my dad last weekend. They lost but it was a good time. It’s been years and I hope it won’t be the last time.


43 posted on 06/03/2007 10:16:40 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Greed is NOT a conservative ideal.)
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To: Kid Shelleen

It’s because those Latinos “do the jobs Americans won’t do”.


44 posted on 06/03/2007 10:18:20 AM PDT by reg45
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To: kjo

The two run shot he just hit in the first inning might be one reason.


45 posted on 06/03/2007 10:19:19 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Greed is NOT a conservative ideal.)
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To: pieceofthepuzzle
they were not making that kind of money.

To be honest, I was also very much surprised at the figures as well.

46 posted on 06/03/2007 10:24:17 AM PDT by Michael.SF. ("The military Mission has long since been accomplished" -- Harry Reid, April 23, 2007)
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To: Michael.SF.

Let’s not forget lacrosse, while we’re at it.


47 posted on 06/03/2007 10:38:27 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Guns themselves are fairly robust; their chief enemies are rust and politicians) (NRA)
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To: pieceofthepuzzle
I'd like to see statistics on the racial, ethnic, and national mix of the minor leagues in this country.

As a data point, here are the surnames of the players in last night's Single A game, Bakersfield at San Jose:

Bakersfield:
Mehl
Smith
Mayberry
Teagarden
Berkery
Furtado
Cadena
Thon
Valchka
Walker
Diaz
Pluta

San Jose:
Bocock
Haines
Contreras
Von Schell
Copeland
Mooney
Marould
Sandoval
Boyer
Martinez
Foltin
Pendley


San Jose won 9-3 behind a pair of home runs by Von Schell.
48 posted on 06/03/2007 10:54:51 AM PDT by Colinsky
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To: pieceofthepuzzle
I'd like to see statistics on the racial, ethnic, and national mix of the minor leagues in this country.

As a data point, here are the surnames of the players in last night's Single A game, Bakersfield at San Jose:

Bakersfield:
Mehl
Smith
Mayberry
Teagarden
Berkery
Furtado
Cadena
Thon
Valchka
Walker
Diaz
Pluta

San Jose:
Bocock
Haines
Contreras
Von Schell
Copeland
Mooney
Marould
Sandoval
Boyer
Martinez
Foltin
Pendley


San Jose won 9-3 behind a pair of home runs by Von Schell.
49 posted on 06/03/2007 10:54:56 AM PDT by Colinsky
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To: pieceofthepuzzle
I'd like to see statistics on the racial, ethnic, and national mix of the minor leagues in this country.

As a data point, here are the surnames of the players in last night's Single A game, Bakersfield at San Jose:

Bakersfield:
Mehl
Smith
Mayberry
Teagarden
Berkery
Furtado
Cadena
Thon
Valchka
Walker
Diaz
Pluta

San Jose:
Bocock
Haines
Contreras
Von Schell
Copeland
Mooney
Marould
Sandoval
Boyer
Martinez
Foltin
Pendley


San Jose won 9-3 behind a pair of home runs by Von Schell.
50 posted on 06/03/2007 10:54:56 AM PDT by Colinsky
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To: cripplecreek

...and we finally beat the Indians!


51 posted on 06/03/2007 12:23:10 PM PDT by grellis (Femininists for Fred!)
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To: grellis

Looks like we’ll pull off another win today too. The Tigers will be a force to be reckoned with once they get the bullpen back into shape.


52 posted on 06/03/2007 12:35:57 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Greed is NOT a conservative ideal.)
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To: Michael.SF.

That’s very interesting.

I don’t have any personal experience like you, but was under the impression it’s how high you were drafted. If you were drafted in the top ten rounds, you can make a good living even if you never make the Show. If you were drafted after that and don’t have as much “upside” you could struggle financially by a lot of years in the minors.

I mean, obviously higher draft picks are going to get paid more, but I always thought there was a big discrepancy.


53 posted on 06/03/2007 1:42:11 PM PDT by CardShark
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To: PeteB570

It’s also a HIGHLY PAID sport.


54 posted on 06/03/2007 5:49:20 PM PDT by muawiyah
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To: Kid Shelleen

They’re too busy crowding out white guys over at the NBA?


55 posted on 06/03/2007 5:57:51 PM PDT by toddlintown (Six bullets and Lennon goes down. Yet not one hit Yoko. Discuss.)
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To: AntiKev
Here is why they got Sheffield. He is a professional hitter. Opponents actually fear this guy. As such he makes every hitter around him better. Guys are lining up to hit in front of Sheffield because the pitchers don't want to walk the man in front of him. Why do you think Polo is doing so well this year? He's getting more balls to hit. Who hits behind Sheffield? Ordonez, who is having a career year. Coincidence? I don't think so.

Besides his skill, Dombrowski and Leland love this guy. He helped them win a World Series in Florida.

56 posted on 06/04/2007 4:12:49 AM PDT by Former Proud Canadian (How do I change my screen name after Harper's election?)
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