Clemente: Inner circle of the elite, or on his way?

[aloondilana]

I too have often used Al Kaline as an example to compare what Clemente's worth would be if he wasn't the hispanic poster boy and didn't die tragically.

Clemente was a great all around player, but in no way shape or form should his cards be in or above the range of Mays, Aaron, Ted Williams etc.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by aloondilana

I too have often used Al Kaline as an example to compare what Clemente's worth would be if he wasn't the hispanic poster boy and didn't die tragically.

Clemente was a great all around player, but in no way shape or form should his cards be in or above the range of Mays, Aaron, Ted Williams etc.

Hispanic Poster Boy...wow

[ronniehatesjazz]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Hispanic Poster Boy...wow

Haha, I don’t think there was any malicious intent in the comment but I had the same reaction.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

Haha, I don’t think there was any malicious intent in the comment but I had the same reaction.

Is Hispanic now a politically incorrect term? News to me if so.

[hedgefund96]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Is Hispanic now a politically incorrect term? News to me if so.

Peter, agree 100%

[tschock]

Originally Posted by hedgefund96

Peter, agree 100%

I think it was more related to the "poster boy" part than the Hispanic reference that caused some to pause. I went through a myriad of reactions within a couple seconds myself but settled on being amused as it was posted by a "Perez".

I mean hey, if we going to start making assumptions or generalizations based on someone's perceived intent....