Why Buster Posey might've dodged Giants' Pride Night questions, per Mike Krukow
Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey issued a statement regarding the Pride Night protest but refused to answer follow-up questions. This follows an incident where pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker wrote Bible verses on their Pride caps. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated the team's communication about the option to not wear the caps was not clear.
What changed
Buster Posey addressed the controversy in a press conference but declined to discuss the matter further.
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Buster Posey Declines Questions on Giants Pride Night Controversy
confidence 90%Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey issued a statement regarding the Pride Night protest but refused to answer follow-up questions. This follows an incident where pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker wrote Bible verses on their Pride caps. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated the team's communication about the option to not wear the caps was not clear.
What's confirmed:
- Buster Posey stated the Pride Night topic was not something he is going to revisit.
- Pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker wrote a Bible verse on their Pride Night caps.
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said the Giants' communication to players regarding the option to not wear Pride caps was not clear.
- Buster Posey declined to answer follow-up questions from media members during a press conference on Tuesday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Mike Krukow has a potential explanation for why Buster Posey dodged the Pride Night questions.