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rurallib

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6. I don't watch much baseball these days, but I was noticing the other day

Reply to kairos12 (Original post)

Wed Oct 26, 2022, 04:57 PM

Oct 2022

the lack of AA players all around. I was wondering if it was me or if there really was a lack of AA players in the MLB.

That is quite interesting. Not sure what it means. Someone upthread noted it was the cost of equipment. I would guess lack of facilities in AA neighborhoods is also a factor.

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When the Astros and Phillies line up Friday [View all] kairos12 Oct 2022 OP

Yep, heard it as well on Keith Olbermann's podcast today. By the way, he is outstanding. Ninga Oct 2022 #1

This is not surprising Casady1 Oct 2022 #2

And the Phillies have few Hispanic players as well. (nt) NoRethugFriends Oct 2022 #3

Same with the Astros TxGuitar Oct 2022 #8

Astros also have an African-American outfielder.. luvs2sing Oct 2022 #4

Venezuelans, Dominicans, and suburban white guys underpants Oct 2022 #5

I don't watch much baseball these days, but I was noticing the other day rurallib Oct 2022 #6

Just read this online and came here to post it. Xavier Breath Oct 2022 #7