Joe Girardi, 61, Says Politics Now Divides Americans More Than During His 15 MLB Seasons
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 1
Joe Girardi, 61, Says Politics Now Divides Americans More Than During His 15 MLB Seasons
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 1
Summary
Girardi said the most disturbing change in modern politics is that it has become a “hot button” issue that separates Americans, unlike earlier in his baseball career.
The 61-year-old former Yankees and Phillies manager said clubhouse political conversations became more common later in his nearly 14 years as a manager than at the start of his time in baseball.
As a manager, Girardi said he urged players to listen, respect differing views and stay patient with teammates from different backgrounds.
Girardi added that politics usually does not become a major clubhouse problem because teams rally around a shared goal of winning.