Tuesday, September 18, 2012

MLB Player Marks Himself With a Homophobic Slur

From The Advocate:

Toronto Blue Jays player Yunel Escobar was caught with homophobia written all across his face.

The shortstop may face disciplinary action after wearing eyeblack during a Boston Red Sox game on Saturday, with the words, "Tu Ere Maricon" written in white across the black smudges. The Spanish-to-English translation of the phrase is essentially, "You are a faggot."

The team released a statement Monday, denouncing "discrimination of any kind...The club takes this situation seriously and is investigating the matter."
UPDATE: Escobar will have a 3-game suspension, his lost salary will go to GLAAD and "You Can Play," and he will undergo sensitivity training. All and all, I think the punishment fits the crime.

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