http://www.sbnation.com/users/Los%20Soxos Posts made by Los Soxos on SB Nation http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/4/16/411243/on-jackie-robinson-day Los Soxos Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:55:30 -0000 <p>This is my first fan post so I want to make it meaningful.&nbsp; I believe that it is a shame that there are not many African-American players in the majors, and at the same time, I also believe it's a shame that Jermaine is our only African-American player on my Sox.&nbsp; Not to say that Kenny (who is a great general manager based on the limits he has been given) has not tried (Tori Hunter for example), but I put the blame more on the major leagues.&nbsp; They (Bud Selig) seem more interested in exporting our game to the world rather then outreaching&nbsp;the communities who have no fields to play on and who could benefit from a sport that is part teamwork and part strategy.&nbsp; I really hope that one day there will be another Frank Thomas or Harold Baines wearing a Sox uniform, but in the mean time, let's hope Jermaine does not get injured or else there will be no more African-American major leaguers playing on the SOUTH SIDE of Chicago.&nbsp; What a shame.</p>