[SI.com] Astros Offer Preston Wilson to Yankees

Another Brother · Jul 25, 2006

Hakeem's Dream said:

I am sorry, but that is total BS.
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Not necessarliy true.

Hakeem's Dream said:

If this wish of Mr. King's is to happen, people need to look at people's actions, not their race.
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Absolutely true.

Ra Ooh La La · Jul 25, 2006

Admittedly, I am to blame, edwardc.

Ra Ooh La La said:

First off, I'd like to take a moment to genuinely apologize to countingcrow for derailing his/her thread. I also apologize for my insensitivity and poor choice of wording with regard to the phrase "ethnic cleasing." My remarks were inconsiderate and disrespectful to the thread starter and my original statement was irresponsibly offensive. For these things, I sincerely apologize.

I do believe there is real issue with this organization. Whether it's rooted in racism or purely poor administrative execution with regard to taking advantange of foreign talent, I do believe it's a real issue nonetheless.
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thephatp said:

Man I'm really sick of stupid people bringing up the issue of race in EVERYTHING . . . Oh, by the way, do you people realize that issues with race will NEVER DIE while stupid comments like this one from Ra Ooh La La are made?
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Ra Ooh La La said:

Respectfully, thephatp, you do not know me. Perhaps you imagine me a blowhard angry minority spouting off about some non-existent racial issue. Unfortunately for your arguement, I have little to no respect for LULAC or the NAACP or any other faction that has some special interest slanted towards a particular race or ethnicity.

My arguments are not rooted in a rally for quotas and minority rights to play baseball in Houston. My arguments are rooted in the understanding that baseball is becoming more and more minority impacted while our home team does not reflect the same. A greater presence of minorties in baseball represents the greatest talent. Pick your all-mlb team, and I tend to believe you'll wind up with more than 3 (average to below average token minorites) active.

The "Ethinic Cleansing" remark was admittedly a stupid and tasteless comment. I ask your forgiveness for that lapse in judgement. But if you can objectively review the subsequent commentary and discussion and still lump me into the "stupid people" catagory, unforunately there's not really anything more I can say.

Finally, in a show of respect to countingcrow and the original purpose of this thread, I encourage all viewers to refrain from any further comment with regard to minorities in baseball. Parting shots and additional discussion may directed to me at raoul_101@hotmail.com

Please continue to discuss possible prospects available from the Yankees with regard to the potential Wilson trade. It may be interesting to determine where exactly Preston Wilson falls in terms of the Yankees' backup plan in comparison to the other names listed (Shawn Green & Craig Wilson). Perhaps another team (Tigers, LAA, etc) could also be interested in another bat as Soriano and Abreu talks have continued heating.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jon_heyman/07/24/bowden/1.html

Again, countingcrow, please accept my most humble apologies and pardon my reckless disrespect.
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Once again, please excuse my reckless disrespect in derailing this thread. Futher discussion regarding minorities in baseball may be directed towards me at raoul_101@hotmail.com.

Out of respect for the original poster, countingcrow, I encourage all viewers to limit further discussion in this thread to the potential trade of Preston Wilson.

Hakeem's Dream · Jul 25, 2006

Back to the subject...

I just hope Wilson gets what he really wants. I think he's a great guy and I like him a lot.

HAYJON02 · Jul 25, 2006

Ouch, you poor poor thread.

What kind of prospects do the Yankees have that might be good trade bait?

Hakeem's Dream · Jul 26, 2006

The only Yankees I would be interested in are A-Rod and Jeter and I want A-Rod more than Jeter. Who could we really send with Wilson? I would think they would want one of our pitchers.

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