There’s a MUST READ in the post. Nick Francona worked for the Mets for a bit, and he has been asking (including on Twitter) where the proceeds from the Memorial Day caps, uniforms and other items go.
It is a VERY interesting read.
“Major League Baseball has proactively waded into these waters and I think [criticism] is fair when you are going to sell apparel. They are explicitly marketing this as Memorial Day and tying it to the memory of dead soldiers.” Francona said he repeatedly asked MLB for evidence the proceeds from the Memorial Day apparel were directed toward charities connected with military families, but was stonewalled each time.
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Now unfortunately this will get lost today between the ASG and the nonsense over deGrom’s contract – but may be worth revisiting on Thursday when it will be quieter than quiet.
I think Nick is asking some important questions. As I have not served I am interested in the opinions of those who have, and from the family members of those killed in service. Again it is Memorial Day not America Fuck Yeah day.
