((HT: KPNX-TV Phoenix))
Critics of Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law in Arizona are planning a protest outside Chase Field for tonight's All-Star Game.
The group Somos America plans to have up to 75 members stationed outside the stadium to pass out white ribbons to fans who may support their aims.
Founding President Roberto Reveles says that they want to express their opposition to the law.
SB 1070 requires all immigrants to obtain or carry immigration registration papers and requires police, while enforcing other laws, to question people's immigration status if there is a reasonable suspicion they're in the country illegally.
The law is being challenged in federal court.
Obviously...
Here's the sit-down with local attorney Daniel Ortega...
Showing posts with label Arizona Diamondbacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona Diamondbacks. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Mark Grace Busted For DUI
((HT: Arizona Republic))
Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Mark Grace ((pictured, thanks Scottsdale Police Department via azcentral.com)) was arrested in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale on Memorial Day on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol above the legal limit of .08, according to a police report.
Grace was stopped shortly after 1AM after he "made a wide right turn and police observed him weaving within his lane..."
And what is it that we say about nothing good ever happening after certain times of day...???
He did not have his wallet or license with him at the time of the arrest, and admitted to "having a few drinks," police said.
Grace was also charged with "being DUI-impaired to the slightest degree..."
Whatever that means... the HQ would like to ask if there are not-so-slight degrees of impaired driving in the state of Arizona... and, apparently, there are...
And that's kinda silly... because, as the public service announcement says, "buzzed driving is drunk driving..."
RantSports caught up with Gracie a few months ago to ask about this broadcasting thing...
((HT: RantSportsTV))
Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Mark Grace ((pictured, thanks Scottsdale Police Department via azcentral.com)) was arrested in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale on Memorial Day on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol above the legal limit of .08, according to a police report.
Grace was stopped shortly after 1AM after he "made a wide right turn and police observed him weaving within his lane..."
And what is it that we say about nothing good ever happening after certain times of day...???
He did not have his wallet or license with him at the time of the arrest, and admitted to "having a few drinks," police said.
Grace was also charged with "being DUI-impaired to the slightest degree..."
Whatever that means... the HQ would like to ask if there are not-so-slight degrees of impaired driving in the state of Arizona... and, apparently, there are...
And that's kinda silly... because, as the public service announcement says, "buzzed driving is drunk driving..."
RantSports caught up with Gracie a few months ago to ask about this broadcasting thing...
((HT: RantSportsTV))
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Kirk Gibson Gets His Money's Worth
((HT: MLBAM/FSArizona/KTARSports620))
We just like showing world-class nutties...
And, sure enough, Kirk Gibson's ejection against the Cardinals qualifies...
Enjoy while you still can...
We just like showing world-class nutties...
And, sure enough, Kirk Gibson's ejection against the Cardinals qualifies...
Enjoy while you still can...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Kelly Johnson gets pranked by Adam LaRoche
((ht: Deadspin))
Okay, this is pretty funny. Two guys who've been friends back to their days in Atlanta are now stuck in Arizona. The Diamondbacks, they are pretty crappy this year. There haven't been many highlights.
So, 1st baseman Adam LaRoche decided to have a little fun with second baseman Kelly Johnson. He apparently convinced the PA guy to have a "different song" playing when Johnson came to bat. Not once. Twice.
Having covered both these guys while in Atlanta, it doesn't surprise us at all. LaRoche, though somewhat quiet has a wicked sense of humor. And Johnson, a really good dude, was the target of more than one joke.
Listen to the Audio, it will explain everything. Thanks Deadspin/Clue Haywood:
Okay, this is pretty funny. Two guys who've been friends back to their days in Atlanta are now stuck in Arizona. The Diamondbacks, they are pretty crappy this year. There haven't been many highlights.
So, 1st baseman Adam LaRoche decided to have a little fun with second baseman Kelly Johnson. He apparently convinced the PA guy to have a "different song" playing when Johnson came to bat. Not once. Twice.
Having covered both these guys while in Atlanta, it doesn't surprise us at all. LaRoche, though somewhat quiet has a wicked sense of humor. And Johnson, a really good dude, was the target of more than one joke.
Listen to the Audio, it will explain everything. Thanks Deadspin/Clue Haywood:
Friday, July 2, 2010
D-Backs Fire Hinch and Byrnes
No, genius, they already fired Eric Byrnes...
The Arizona Diamondbacks fired general manager Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch.
Jerry Dipoto was named interim GM and Kirk Gibson interim manager for the remainder of the season.
"I appreciate the commitment and dedication that Josh and A.J. demonstrated during their tenures," D-backs managing general partner Ken Kendrick said. "Their dismissal is a significant decision, but one that we find necessary in order to achieve a direction of winning consistently on the field again."
Arizona has the third-worst record in baseball at 31-48.
Byrnes' contract runs through 2015, and Hinch has a contract through 2012.
No word on whether or not ((and to what extent)) those will be honored...
Here's the best moment of the D-Backs season, thanks to Edwin Jackson..
((HT: MLB/FS Arizona/santicontreras))
The Arizona Diamondbacks fired general manager Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch.
Jerry Dipoto was named interim GM and Kirk Gibson interim manager for the remainder of the season.
"I appreciate the commitment and dedication that Josh and A.J. demonstrated during their tenures," D-backs managing general partner Ken Kendrick said. "Their dismissal is a significant decision, but one that we find necessary in order to achieve a direction of winning consistently on the field again."
Arizona has the third-worst record in baseball at 31-48.
Byrnes' contract runs through 2015, and Hinch has a contract through 2012.
No word on whether or not ((and to what extent)) those will be honored...
Here's the best moment of the D-Backs season, thanks to Edwin Jackson..
((HT: MLB/FS Arizona/santicontreras))
Saturday, June 26, 2010
D-Backs Jackson Throws No-No
Only 149 pitches to do it, too...
The HQ would like to check and see if the Diamondbacks are involved in the College World Series and not the MLB regular season...
Edwin Jackson, who has been regarded as a high-level prosepect AND a mediocre major leaguer, can add his name to the stacks with his no-hitter over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Here's the ninth inning...
((HT: MLB Network/FS Arizona/MultiCoolman97))
Jackson walked eight and this was the third time in a year the Rays were no-hit.
The HQ would like to also have the D-Backs consult any and all search references for former major league pitcher Richie Lewis.
The HQ would like to check and see if the Diamondbacks are involved in the College World Series and not the MLB regular season...
Edwin Jackson, who has been regarded as a high-level prosepect AND a mediocre major leaguer, can add his name to the stacks with his no-hitter over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Here's the ninth inning...
((HT: MLB Network/FS Arizona/MultiCoolman97))
Jackson walked eight and this was the third time in a year the Rays were no-hit.
The HQ would like to also have the D-Backs consult any and all search references for former major league pitcher Richie Lewis.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
D-Backs Response To SB1070
((ed. note- This is a response to the current discussion over SB1070- the "immigration bill" signed in the state of Arizona- as distributed by the Arizona Diamondbacks themselves. The HQ figures we'd post this in the nature of equal time.))
Imprudent Boycotts Aim to Hurt Arizonans
By Greg Salvatore
The D-backs finished an 11-game road trip last night, with a series win in Houston, polishing off the longest road trip the team will take this season.
Along the way -- in Denver, Chicago and Houston -- the organization encountered one thing in common, small groups of protesters outside the stadiums. In Denver, it was a handful of people, in Chicago it was 40 or so, then a couple dozen in Houston. In each instance, protesters were voicing opposition to Senate Bill 1070, the law recently passed by the Arizona State Legislature pertaining to illegal immigration and the enforcement of immigration laws.
In Houston, a second pro-1070 protest took place across the street from the anti-1070 group. Squarely in the middle of those two protests, and squarely in the crosshairs of all of them, were the Arizona Diamondbacks, despite the fact that the team never took any formal or informal stance one way or another in regard to SB 1070. It has been the policy of the D-backs' leadership team to avoid political stances, because the players and employees of the D-backs have their own individual beliefs, and shouldn't ever feel coerced into voting a certain way.
The protesters, as passionate as they were in their stance, were unfortunately erroneous in the belief that the D-backs played a role in the passing of SB 1070.
Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick has been a subject of some protests because of political donations he has made. However, while Kendrick has supported specific candidates in races for political office in the past, he has not contributed financial donations to any state legislator, or anyone directly involved with the passing of SB 1070.
Furthermore, Kendrick issued a statement to make it clear that it is his personal belief that while illegal immigration and its enforcement is an important issue in society today, it is the role of the federal government to handle such matters.
This was Kendrick's official statement on the matter:
"We acknowledge the statement from Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner and share the same concerns of the impact Arizona's immigration law will have on Major League players. However, we believe the federal government should act swiftly to address the immigration issue once and for all. We certainly are well aware of the struggles our state has due to federal inaction on illegal immigration. The fallout of recent state legislation has a direct impact on many of our players, employees and fans in Arizona, not to mention our local businesses, many of which are corporate partners of ours. Unfortunately, this whole situation is sad and disappointing for all of us who are associated with the Arizona Diamondbacks. We remain hopeful that this situation can be resolved in a manner that does not cause harm to our great state."
The D-backs will be the host of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2011, a weeklong series of events that will drive millions of dollars to local businesses, significantly stimulating a state economy that has suffered recently. The estimated statewide economic impact of hosting an All-Star Game is $150-200 million.
In addition to the potentially enormous economic impact of hosting an All-Star Game, the event also gives the D-backs a larger platform to help out the local foundations and charities that benefit so greatly from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, including many Hispanic-based causes.
Since the Foundation's inception, the D-backs have contributed more than $1 million to Hispanic community programs and youth baseball fields. Kendrick personally contributed $100,000 to the Futbolito Bimbo Soccer League and Tuzos Soccer Club to underwrite the league's expenses with registration, field-use fees, uniforms and equipment. The club allows players from low-income families the opportunity to play in high-level tournaments, where players can be seen by college soccer coaches and have the opportunity to receive scholarships. Kendrick also endowed $2 million to Project Excellence, a program that allows Hispanic children excelling in school an opportunity to further their education in a summer program at Phoenix Country Day School. Kendrick is also the owner of Bumble Bee Ranch in Black Canyon City, about 40 miles north of Phoenix. The ranch has more than 74,000 acres for horseback riding, cattle driving and wilderness tours, and Kendrick has invited and hosted numerous charities supporting children throughout Arizona, with many of those charities benefitting Hispanic children.
The All-Star Week is something that D-backs season-ticket holders and baseball fans of all ages will have an opportunity to enjoy, from the game itself to the Home Run Derby, Futures Game and All-Star Fan Fest. Those events give people the chance, at pricing structures that accommodate any baseball fan, to watch the greatest players perform on the most magnificent stage.
An economic boycott doesn't make sense because it threatens to hurt those local business leaders and Arizona citizens who are not in any way affiliated with the passing of the particular law or its consequences. Many of the people involved in the protests of the D-backs, those who fervently wish to boycott Arizona and remove the 2011 All-Star Game, are from out of state. The main boycott group is comprised of people who are not closely affected in their respective states by the same issues as Arizona, and would go unaffected by a boycott that would be very hurtful to people of all backgrounds in Arizona.
Regardless of what someone thinks of the bill, whether they support it or denounce it, to protest the D-backs organization or the holding of the All-Star Game in Phoenix on the basis of that law is simply misguided.
Imprudent Boycotts Aim to Hurt Arizonans
By Greg Salvatore
The D-backs finished an 11-game road trip last night, with a series win in Houston, polishing off the longest road trip the team will take this season.
Along the way -- in Denver, Chicago and Houston -- the organization encountered one thing in common, small groups of protesters outside the stadiums. In Denver, it was a handful of people, in Chicago it was 40 or so, then a couple dozen in Houston. In each instance, protesters were voicing opposition to Senate Bill 1070, the law recently passed by the Arizona State Legislature pertaining to illegal immigration and the enforcement of immigration laws.
In Houston, a second pro-1070 protest took place across the street from the anti-1070 group. Squarely in the middle of those two protests, and squarely in the crosshairs of all of them, were the Arizona Diamondbacks, despite the fact that the team never took any formal or informal stance one way or another in regard to SB 1070. It has been the policy of the D-backs' leadership team to avoid political stances, because the players and employees of the D-backs have their own individual beliefs, and shouldn't ever feel coerced into voting a certain way.
The protesters, as passionate as they were in their stance, were unfortunately erroneous in the belief that the D-backs played a role in the passing of SB 1070.
Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick has been a subject of some protests because of political donations he has made. However, while Kendrick has supported specific candidates in races for political office in the past, he has not contributed financial donations to any state legislator, or anyone directly involved with the passing of SB 1070.
Furthermore, Kendrick issued a statement to make it clear that it is his personal belief that while illegal immigration and its enforcement is an important issue in society today, it is the role of the federal government to handle such matters.
This was Kendrick's official statement on the matter:
"We acknowledge the statement from Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner and share the same concerns of the impact Arizona's immigration law will have on Major League players. However, we believe the federal government should act swiftly to address the immigration issue once and for all. We certainly are well aware of the struggles our state has due to federal inaction on illegal immigration. The fallout of recent state legislation has a direct impact on many of our players, employees and fans in Arizona, not to mention our local businesses, many of which are corporate partners of ours. Unfortunately, this whole situation is sad and disappointing for all of us who are associated with the Arizona Diamondbacks. We remain hopeful that this situation can be resolved in a manner that does not cause harm to our great state."
The D-backs will be the host of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2011, a weeklong series of events that will drive millions of dollars to local businesses, significantly stimulating a state economy that has suffered recently. The estimated statewide economic impact of hosting an All-Star Game is $150-200 million.
In addition to the potentially enormous economic impact of hosting an All-Star Game, the event also gives the D-backs a larger platform to help out the local foundations and charities that benefit so greatly from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, including many Hispanic-based causes.
Since the Foundation's inception, the D-backs have contributed more than $1 million to Hispanic community programs and youth baseball fields. Kendrick personally contributed $100,000 to the Futbolito Bimbo Soccer League and Tuzos Soccer Club to underwrite the league's expenses with registration, field-use fees, uniforms and equipment. The club allows players from low-income families the opportunity to play in high-level tournaments, where players can be seen by college soccer coaches and have the opportunity to receive scholarships. Kendrick also endowed $2 million to Project Excellence, a program that allows Hispanic children excelling in school an opportunity to further their education in a summer program at Phoenix Country Day School. Kendrick is also the owner of Bumble Bee Ranch in Black Canyon City, about 40 miles north of Phoenix. The ranch has more than 74,000 acres for horseback riding, cattle driving and wilderness tours, and Kendrick has invited and hosted numerous charities supporting children throughout Arizona, with many of those charities benefitting Hispanic children.
The All-Star Week is something that D-backs season-ticket holders and baseball fans of all ages will have an opportunity to enjoy, from the game itself to the Home Run Derby, Futures Game and All-Star Fan Fest. Those events give people the chance, at pricing structures that accommodate any baseball fan, to watch the greatest players perform on the most magnificent stage.
An economic boycott doesn't make sense because it threatens to hurt those local business leaders and Arizona citizens who are not in any way affiliated with the passing of the particular law or its consequences. Many of the people involved in the protests of the D-backs, those who fervently wish to boycott Arizona and remove the 2011 All-Star Game, are from out of state. The main boycott group is comprised of people who are not closely affected in their respective states by the same issues as Arizona, and would go unaffected by a boycott that would be very hurtful to people of all backgrounds in Arizona.
Regardless of what someone thinks of the bill, whether they support it or denounce it, to protest the D-backs organization or the holding of the All-Star Game in Phoenix on the basis of that law is simply misguided.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Kuroda Gets Drilled
You have to feel a little bad for Hiroki Kuroda of the LA Dodgers today. Kuroda was pitching last night in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks when a line drive was hit right at him. He didn't have any time to react.
The video from our friends at KCAL9 in Los Angeles:
Gary Miller takes you through it...
Kuroda was lucky. The line drive off the bat of Arizona's Rusty Ryal ricoched all the way back to the backstop. The game pretty much stopped as Kuroda had to be carted off of the field.
Now, for the good news. Kuroda was released from the Hospital and will rejoin the team in time for Sunday's game. He also will be able to fly back to L.A. with the Dodgers after the game. According to manager Joe Torre "He's a lucky man".
More on the story from the L.A. Times here .
The video from our friends at KCAL9 in Los Angeles:
Gary Miller takes you through it...
Kuroda was lucky. The line drive off the bat of Arizona's Rusty Ryal ricoched all the way back to the backstop. The game pretty much stopped as Kuroda had to be carted off of the field.
Now, for the good news. Kuroda was released from the Hospital and will rejoin the team in time for Sunday's game. He also will be able to fly back to L.A. with the Dodgers after the game. According to manager Joe Torre "He's a lucky man".
More on the story from the L.A. Times here .
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