We’re better off leaving the politics of it alone, but the situation in Arizona involving new immigration crackdowns just took an odd turn. According to Tom Krasovic of AOL Fanhouse, Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has spoken out about the issue, and he’s none too pleased. Here’s Krasovic:
[Gonzalez] told FanHouse that he will not attend next year’s All-Star Game in Phoenix if the law is in effect, and that he’d like for major league baseball to boycott spring training in Arizona. Gov. Jan Brewer signed the bill into law on April 23.
Gonzalez, 27, was born and raised in the city he plays -- San Diego -- and is also of Mexican descent. The new Arizona law contains wording and policies that may lead to discrimination against people just like him. Major League Baseball, with its Latino-powered rosters, could potentially be a leader in getting some of the items on the bill changed or at least modified. Just saying...
