Those were the final words revealed by George Floyd, who was killed by Minneapolis cops last month. “Insanity. Insanity,” said Phillips, who received loud cheers from Arizonans when he tossed down his mask.
When Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi saw the viral video of a Scottsdale, Ariz., city councilman speaking at an anti-mask rally, it revolted him.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey criticized Phillips for his comments, and Phillips said sorry– “It was a foolish and insensitive comment that I should not have actually made, and I had no intent of disrespecting anybody while making that comment”– however Zaidi stayed steamed.
” I indicate, f– that person,” Zaidi informed the Athletic.” I think anybody would have problem getting beyond the abhorrent insensitivity of his declaration,” Zaidi said in the Athletic interview. “But even if you can get beyond that– the reality that this man is excusing habits that put our staff and gamers at risk?” I know well have some internal conversations about that,” Zaidi said of the Phillips episode.
” I understand well have some internal discussions about that,” Zaidi stated of the Phillips episode. “I dont understand how you could view that and not be angry about it. And mad may be too simple a term. When it comes to what recourse we have, I wouldnt want to speak with that. But Im f– ing pissed about it. And I understand I speak for a lot of individuals when I state that.”
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” I believe anybody would have problem getting beyond the abhorrent insensitivity of his statement,” Zaidi stated in the Athletic interview. “But even if you can get beyond that– the truth that this guy is excusing habits that put our personnel and gamers at threat? F– that person.
” I imply, f– that man,” Zaidi informed the Athletic. “You can quote me on that. F– that guy.”
Man Phillips, at the event not far from Scottsdale Stadium, the Giants spring training center, was wearing a black mask and repeatedly saying “I cant breathe” before pulling it off and rolling his eyes.
The Giants relationship with Scottsdale is essential to the neighborhood. Their existence every February and March pumps millions of dollars into the regional economy, and theyre moving their minor-league facility from Indian School Park to a complex at Papago Park costing more than $50 million.
Coronavirus cases have actually soared to record levels in Arizona, and numerous Giants players and staff reside in the Scottsdale location.
