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It is frustrating that Asian players get translators and Spanish speaking players do not and are expected to address the media in English. This is an issue that is worth considering, but I don't think the answer is to take the translator away from Asian players.

Spanish speaking players aren't allowed to have translators?

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So he understands what his coaches say. But not necessarily what reporters ask. How is that hard to grasp? And why does it annoy you?

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It annoys me that if he does understand Emglish but just uncomfortable speaking it on tv - no problem but just go ahead and respond to the translator and skip that extra step!!

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They might be able to get one but I don't recall it ever happening.

They rarely come to this country directly as straight up Free Agents. And have that added to their contract as a rider. I agree with you. Any non native should be able to have a translator if they so choose. Without prejudice.

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I know I have better things to do than spend time in threads where I don't like the topic to just complain about it! I just stay out of them. It isn't that difficult either!

I got this strange compulsion to try and raise the level of discourse.

I just use sarcasm and unrelenting logic as my means instead of a more gentle approach.

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It annoys me that if he does understand Emglish but just uncomfortable speaking it on tv - no problem but just go ahead and respond to the translator and skip that extra step!!

I understand your point. But you are the guy who thinks kids should not be able to attend games also.

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They rarely come to this country directly as straight up Free Agents. And have that added to their contract as a rider. I agree with you. Any non native should be able to have a translator if they so choose. Without prejudice.

That and Chinese to English is a world of difference from Spanish to English, both Latin based languages.

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I've read some sad stories about life in the low minors for Latin players.

I've stayed in hotels with some of them in the spring and I must say, they are limited in what food and entertainment options they have available. Especially if they try to have family with them. Hot plate cooking in rooms. Extra occupancy. Etc.

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