MLB commissioner Rob Manfred resolved MLBs position on social justice concerns Thursday night, in addition to giving an indirect action to Mets basic supervisor Brodie Van Wagenens comments that were caught on a hot mic previously in the day.
” I have actually not attempted in any method to prevent gamers from revealing themselves by not playing, nor have I suggested any alternative kind of protest to any Club personnel or player. Any recommendation to the contrary is wrong.”
Van Wagenen later said sorry in a declaration relating to the hot mic remarks, saying he “misinterpreted” and that the criticism of Manfred was “unfounded and incorrect”. The GM also said the hour hold-up was Mets COO Jeff Wilpons tip, not Manfreds.
The last sentence in the statement is likely an action to Van Wagenen being unknowingly caught on video bashing Manfreds management, while stating that the MLB commissioner recommended the gamers perform an orchestrated walkout prior to the very first pitch, only to go back to play an hour later.
” Over the previous couple of days, gamers on a variety of Clubs have chosen not to play video games,” Manfred said in a declaration. “I have stated openly and privately that I appreciate those decisions and support the requirement to deal with social justice.
