charity pin {MLB, sorry}

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

So if I wore something that had a political edge to it, that would be OK? What about the Dufar crisis? What about PETA? What about something associated with the war in Iraq?

Where and when does it stop?

Peace

Does it really have to stop anywhere? Sure, MLB has the right to do this, as would each individual team. I just don't see how it's helpful.
Celebrities are always taking up causes that aren't exactly universally supported.
This is for kids with cancer. Is there really anyone who's backing cancer in this fight?

[jkjenning]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This is for kids with cancer. Is there really anyone who's backing cancer in this fight?

One glimmer of acceptance of this as a valid topic... so on the whole, this is not a well received post!
It was striking to me because of what I highlighted and underlined in the OP, but whatever.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This is for kids with cancer. Is there really anyone who's backing cancer in this fight?

I'm skeptical - surely there's someone who likes cancer?

Anyway, I'm sure it's not the issue of this particular charity. It's the issue of where to draw the line, and who gets to make that decision. So, instead of someone having to approve what is allowed, and what isn't (a full-time position, with a part-time staffer needed...), they just say none at all. Makes it a lot simpler.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

It's the issue of where to draw the line, and who gets to make that decision. So, instead of someone having to approve what is allowed, and what isn't (a full-time position, with a part-time staffer needed...), they just say none at all. Makes it a lot simpler.

You are wise beyond your years.

Except for that Cubs thingy......

Note that this isn't a problem for NCAA and NFHS sports. You just ain't gonna wear anything unless the rulesmakers have specifically OK'd it.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

You are wise beyond your years.

Except for that Cubs thingy......

Oh, yea?!?

Well, just wait 'till next year!

(Oh, wait, this season hasn't even started yet.)

Never mind.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Well, just wait 'till next year!

Yup, things will be just fine after Prior and Woods come off the DL.

Next year.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Yup, things will be just fine after Prior and Woods come off the DL.

Next year.

What?!? Tiger's on the DL?!?

Well, if you meant Mark and Kerry, we don't need 'em anymore. Of course it's taken 5 years for them to figure that out.

[Scrapper1]

This seems similar to me to the NFL's stance on Jake Plummer's patch in memory of Pat Tillman. He was required to remove it, even though everyone agreed that Tillman was a fine man, a brave soldier, and had the conviction to give up millions of dollars to fight for something he believed in.

The problem isn't the message. It's just about the uniform. If everybody is allowed to show off their favorite charity, the uniform is no longer uniform.

I agree that it's pretty dumb that it took 15 years or whatever for them to figure that out, though.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Does it really have to stop anywhere? Sure, MLB has the right to do this, as would each individual team. I just don't see how it's helpful.
Celebrities are always taking up causes that aren't exactly universally supported.
This is for kids with cancer. Is there really anyone who's backing cancer in this fight?

Celebrities are doing so in their personal lives. Major League Baseball players are employees of a team and a league. This is no different than the NFL or NBA which does not allow personal expression on their uniforms or the players will be fined. Not only am I not surprised by the ruling, it should be expected. I know as an official I cannot wear personal expressions of charity or other political statements. That would be considered unprofessional. This is not about the specific charity, but the over all expression of such things and following a standard. If any player wants to support a charity, they have plenty of opportunities to do so. They do not need to put something on their uniform to show support for a charity.

Peace

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Does it really have to stop anywhere? Sure, MLB has the right to do this, as would each individual team. I just don't see how it's helpful.
Celebrities are always taking up causes that aren't exactly universally supported.
This is for kids with cancer. Is there really anyone who's backing cancer in this fight?

Depends. Which kids?

Just a joke! Relax!

Gotta say I agree with Jeff. If MLB decides anyone can wear whatever pin they like it's only a matter of time before someone gets POed by a pin supporting lawyers, the French or even gawd forbid the metric system.

A lot easier to let no one wear them than it is to decide which pins are potentially troublesome.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This is for kids with cancer. Is there really anyone who's backing cancer in this fight?

OK, just for the hell of it, I'll cheer for the cancer. After all, in this "no one can be labelled a loser" mentality that society wants us to live in, someone needs to stand up and cheer for the bad guy. And besides, as the board's designated villain, I'm sure you all would expect no one but me to do so.