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San Francisco Giants Manager Gabe Kapler resumes her protest on TuesdayOpting to be in the dugout for the national anthem before San Francisco’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last week, Kapler told reporters that he would not come out for the national anthem until he “feels better about the direction our country is taking”, following the Texas primary shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. Were.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler (19) in the dugout before a Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants on May 30, 2022 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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“I don’t plan on coming out for the national anthem until I feel better about the direction my country is taking,” Kapler told reporters. “That move will happen. I don’t expect it to necessarily move the needle. It’s something I feel strongly enough to take that step.”
It was the fourth time in five days that Kapler did not participate while playing the national anthem. On Monday – Memorial Day – the coupler stopped their protest, choose to stand for the anthem To defend the right to protest “to honor the men and women who fought and died serving our country”.
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on Tuesday, Veteran President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters that he supported Kapler’s decision, saying the organization would continue to play the national anthem before the Games.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler #19 in action during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 31, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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“As an organization, we stand with MLB on the importance of that tradition,” Zaidi said, According to MLB.com, “We obviously played the national anthem before all of our home games and will continue to do so. But our organization has made its stance clear on this before, that our organization respects the rights and choices of Gabe and all of our players and coaches. And fans, to express themselves and their thoughts calmly in whatever way they see fit.”
While the Giants’ organization supports Kapler, not everyone in Major League Baseball agrees with the Giants’ manager’s decision.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler #19 before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 31, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Chicago White Sox Manager Tony La Russa told reporters on Saturday that the flag and anthem were not “appropriate” places to protest.
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“I think he is absolutely right to be concerned … about what is happening in our country,” La Russa said Saturday evening, ESPN reported. “That’s where it is. Where I disagree is the flag and the anthem are not the appropriate places to express your objections.”
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“Some of their courage comes from what the flag means to them and when they hear the anthem,” La Russa continued. “You need to understand what they think when they hear the national anthem or see the flag. And the price they and their families have paid. And if you really understand that, I think the flag should be It is impossible to salute and listen to the anthem.”
Fox News’ Paulina Dedge, Lawrence Richard and The Associated Press contributed to this report.