The Canadian Press and Postmedia News: NEW YORK — Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar apologized Tuesday for playing a recent game with a homophobic slur written in Spanish under his eyes, an action that resulted in a three-game suspension.
Several pictures posted online showed Escobar with the message written on his eye-black stickers, which are often worn under the eyes to reduce the sun’s glare.
The team announced the suspension after Escobar and team officials met with representatives from Major League Baseball and the Major League Players Association. Escobar, flanked by general manager Alex Anthopoulos and manager John Farrell at an afternoon news conference, apologized for his actions.
“Honestly it’s been a terrible experience in my life and career,” Escobar said through a translator. “It’s something I’m sorry for and something I won’t do again.”
Escobar had written under his eyes “TU ERE MARICON,” which can be translated as “You are a faggot.”
“It was just a joke,” Escobar said through the interpreter. “It was my idea but it wasn’t directed at anyone in particular.”...Continue reading...
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