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MLB Announcer Taking Week Off For ‘Sensitivity Training’ After Joke About Black Player’s Du-Rag

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MLB Announcer Taking Week Off For ‘Sensitivity Training’ After Joke About Black Player’s Du-Rag
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Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster and former manager Bob Brenly will be taking some time off after his comments during this week’s game between the Diamondbacks and Mets broadcast regarding New York pitcher Marcus Stroman caused a stir. 

“I’m sure that is the same du-rag that Tom Seaver [former Mets great] used to wear when he pitched for the Mets,” Brenly said. 

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