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Many believe All-Star Game will remain in Phoenix

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 17:07

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Since the passing of SB1070 in Arizona, there have been rumors from Major League Baseball executives that the 2011 All-Star game will be moved out of Phoenix in a boycott effort. However, as the months have passed since the bill was enacted, these rumors seem to have faded.

"I honestly will be shocked if the game is moved out of Phoenix," said UA Assistant Baseball Coach Shaun Cole. "I just don't see them actually moving it."

Representatives from the Tucson Padres, Tucson's Triple-A baseball team, shared the same opinion. Representatives from the Arizona Diamondbacks were not able to be reached for comment.

Rumors that the game would be moved out of Phoenix in 2011 began when SB1070 was supported by Arizona voters, and eventually signed into law last April.  New York Congressman Jose Serrano originally petitioned MLB's commissioner, Bud Selig, to boycott the game.  After the petition became public, players and coaches around the league began following suit, claiming they would boycott the game as well.  

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Despite some difficulties that have arisen for international players in the MLB, these difficulties have yet to reach Tucson.  Tim Hagerty, director of broadcasting and media relations for the Tucson Padres, said there have been no real reprecussions within their organization.  However, the Padres will not have a full roster ready for the upcoming season until April 3.

Similarly, UA's baseball team has not been affected by the passing of SB1070, nor the possible boycott of the All-Star Game.  According to Cole, a vast majority of the team's roster is composed of players from California and Arizona.  Though no international players are on the roster, this was not attributed to the passing of the bill.  

"I'm not sure if other schools have tried to use this tactic against us in recruiting, but as far as we've seen, it's had no real affect on us," Cole said.  

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