Presentation Post #2

From Joe & Connor R

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/04/16/67-years-after-jackie-robinson-broke-the-color-barrier-major-league-baseball-looks-very-different/

What is the significance of Jackie Robinson's debut today for all minorities? How has his legacy been shaped by the influx of international players?

From Connor T & Griff

As you may know the Cardinals do not have a very racially diverse team. Do you think racial divides in the game (like one their team) transfer to the fans and other teams/people? Is there anything in here that surprised you?

http://www.diversityinc.com/news/st-louis-baseball-fans-mock-use-slurs-ferguson-protesters/

Presentation Posts #1

Please respond to both articles if not presenting.

From Morgan & Duncan

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/10/sports/baseball/10rhoden.html

Do you agree with the author's claim that Bonds' prosecution was a matter of race-related arrogance? Do you think the author's comparison to Jack Johnson is a valid one?

From Sam & Angus & Jack

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2467848-will-a-rod-suffer-same-fate-as-barry-bonds-when-yankees-contract-expires

How does the article portray Bonds? Why is it that both Bonds and A-Rod expressed the desire to keep playing even after establishing themselves as great players? What are your thoughts?

Weekly Post #13: What Chris Rock Got Wrong

Perfectly timed for our conversations about Latinos in MLB.

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2015-05-10/arfrican-americans-baseball-chris-rock-latinos

What are your thoughts? How can you connect this piece to our work this semester?

Eastern Stars up to 168

Similar to Grapes of Wrath and A Small Place, Eastern Stars uses place as a way to enhance the reader's understanding of the different characters. Looking at one of the ball players mentioned in the book so far, answer the following question:

How does the description and history of the Dominican Republic enhance your understanding of the character? How is your character's sense of place influenced by the details about the DR?

Write a thesis. Find four pieces of evidence to support your ideas.

Eastern Stars up to 133

Julio Franco Video
Franco grand slam ... oldest in MLB history

George Bell grand slam
Bell walk-off home run in final game

Sammy Sosa interview
Sammy Sosa skin --> looking at Sosa and his current situation, what are we to think abut the racial implications of the Am Dream? Do the constructs of race inhibit someone from really achieving the dream? acceptance? Is the Am Dream only available to some/dominant culture?

Great read but too long

Taking Their Ball and Going Home