Mariners GM mentions “I felt angry” Previous CEO remark –MLB: Nikkan Sports

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto held an online press conference on the 23rd, citing the remarks of former CEO Kevin Mother, who resigned due to numerous misrepresentations. At the event held on the 5th, Mr. Mother revealed that he would not be promoted to delay the FA period of young players, and made insulting remarks to overseas players such as Mr. Hisashi Iwakuma (39) who became a special coach. It burns on SNS. It was also criticized by active players and players’ associations.

“(Mother’s remark) was very embarrassing and indignant,” said the GM. We are proud of the team’s culture and everyone involved is working hard to form it. We are working on it. “

Regarding overseas players, “It is our responsibility to help them adapt to the majors, and I think they have played that role as a team so far. One individual opinion is the team for Iwakuma and Ichiro. It does not show how they are involved, “he emphasized that Mother’s view is completely different from the team’s view.

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