Toronto Blue Jays apologize after Muslim community outcry over Anthony Santander's Instagram posts
The Toronto Blue Jays issued a corporate apology Thursday after activist groups targeted outfielder Anthony Santander over political Instagram posts he shared last week.
- The Blue Jays will continue to ensure our organization reflects the inclusive community we are proud to call home." Santander ruffled some feathers last week after progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S.
- Speaking Tuesday at MLB 's general manager meetings, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said there were no words to express his disappointment and confirmed he told Santander he needed to address the situation.
- HAWLEY GIANTS PLAYERS WON’T BE DISCIPLINED OVER BIBLE VERSES ON PRIDE NIGHT HATS Neither the Blue Jays nor Major League Baseball has announced a fine, suspension or roster move, and it mostly comes down to payroll.
REGGIE JACKSON CALLS OUT ANTISEMITISM IN NATIVE PENNSYLVANIA, LIKENS IT TO 'RACISM I EXPERIENCED IN THE 1960S' "The Blue Jays are deeply sorry to the Muslim community and our fans for the pain and harm these Islamophobic posts have caused.
"We met with leaders in Toronto's Muslim communities today, who shared the harm caused by Anthony Santander's Islamophobic social media posts.
- Steven Zhou of the National Council of Canadian Muslims told reporters that community members were "very, very upset." Zhou attended Thursday's meeting and reported the club committed to putting Santander through educational training, though Shapiro's statement mentioned no discipline.
- For now, the Blue Jays are willing to issue apologies to appease activists.
- Caving to activist pressure, the team met with local Muslim leaders before president and CEO Mark Shapiro issued the following statement.
- Advocacy groups and online critics condemned the posts, demanding the franchise cancel the outfielder.
- Cutting Santander would force Toronto to absorb $49 million in remaining guaranteed money.
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