Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter would like to elaborate on his thoughts on Latin American players, and how they relate to African-American ballplayers that grew up here in America.

“What troubles me most was the word “impostors” appearing in reference to Latin American players not being black players. It was the wrong word choice, and it definitely doesn’t accurately reflect how I feel and who I am,” Hunter posted on his Angels-sponsored blog Wednesday afternoon.

“What I meant was they’re not black players; they’re Latin American players. There is a difference culturally. But on the field, we’re all brothers, no matter where we come from, and that’s something I’ve always taken pride in: treating everybody the same, whether he’s a superstar or a young kid breaking into the game. Where he was born and raised makes no difference.”

So…there’s no difference in your eyes between blacks and Latinos, Torii? [Emphasis added.]

“…The point I was trying to make was that there is a difference between black players coming from American neighborhoods and players from Latin America. In the clubhouse, there is no difference at all. We’re all the same. –Y! Sports.

So aside from the obvious differences in race, there are no difference. This is what I’ve been saying all along. It’s like when I go down to the Navy Yard and specifically request an Asian girl, and they bring me this Indian chick. “India is IN Asia,” they keep telling me. Next thing I’m gonna hear is that Australia is a country and a continent. What, you think I was born yesterday? Read the rest of this entry »

The Angels just recently overspent to sign Twins free agent Torii Hunter, and his agent Larry Reynolds and Angels GM Tony Reagins finalized the deal at a Del Taco.

During Reynolds and Reagins' conversation, Reynolds said he wanted to make sure that the Angels were truly interested. When he found out they were, he and [the Riverside-based] Reagins decided to meet [last] Tuesday afternoon at the Del Taco off the Serfas Club Drive exit off [California Highway] 91.

"I drive the 91 pretty often," said Reagins, who hails from Indio. "Del Taco is one of my favorite fast food chains. I knew that one halfway between Riverside and Anaheim."

If you've never been to Indio, it's labeled as a destination on Interstate 10 East right above the words "other desert cities."  It's basically halfway between Los Angeles and Arizona, just west of nowhere. But Del Taco, now that's a restaurant chain I can support.  You'd think a taco chain wouldn't be able to make good french fries, but goddam if they don't taste like God's sweat. 

Meanwhile, David Wells, Sidney Ponson, and Neifi Perez all support this movement in free agency.  They're all gonna sign with Reynolds, on the condition that they get to attend all negotiations.

[sports by brooks]