The Major League Baseball Players Association has blasted Arizona's SB 1070 law that requires the harassment of Hispanics (my opinion). They've released a statement [.pdf] saying they want the measure "repealed or modified promptly," and hinted at "further steps" they may take to ensure the protection of their members.
They were measured in their reaction, noting that the 'your papers, please...' green light for harassment of players and fans could have "negative impact on hundreds of Major League players who are citizens of countries other than the United States."
Among the "further steps" would be putting a target on the All Star Game scheduled for Phoenix in 2011, of course. Representative José Serrano (D-NY) has already gone public with the call for the game to be moved:
"I think that when people, states, localities make decisions this monumental, they should know the full consequence of that decision. I think Major League Baseball, with 40 percent Latino ballplayers at all levels, should make a statement that it will not hold its All-Star Game in a state that discriminates against 40 percent of their people."
Myself, I'm wondering where the League is on the question. Where's the Commissioner? Hey, Bud Selig: got something to say in support of all those guys that make the money that pays your salary?
Maybe we should all give him a call and ask:
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Commissioner
245 Park Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10167
Phone: (212) 931-7800
They have an email form on their site.