Edgy MD wrote: What's coming out is, of course, excerpts taken out of context, but so far, it's hard not to be disappointed. I mean, a Latin-mafia conspiracy? �...some kind of weird Hispanic conspiracy against me, almost like a secret brotherhood, a Latin mafia-type of thing.� Also... "I certainly don�t dispute that Latin players are entitled to the same dreams and opportunities that I had, but I�m sorry: when they arrive on U.S. soil, the onus isn�t on the American players to learn Spanish. It�s on the Latin players to learn English.� Opening with "I'm sorry, but..." is young adult code that generally prefaces saying something selfish, weak, and immature that you really aren't sorry about at all. Puffing yourself up as a rebel in front of a safe audience. A lot of Spanish-speaking fans supported him, and he's chosen to align himself with John Rocker. Geez, this is not cool, sometimes your fave players/heroes really can disappoint. I can't recall anything outside of the Pedro Martinez business where Piazza had a problem with hispanic players.