Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty reacted to some Rays players opting not to wear a rainbow-colored logo on their uniforms Saturday
“…It’s not judgmental. It’s not looking down. It’s just what we believe the lifestyle he’s encouraged us to live, for our good, not to withhold. But again, we love these men and women, we care about them, and we want them to feel safe and welcome here.”
Veteran Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who did wear the rainbow logo, said creating an environment of inclusivity at the team’s ballpark was a priority for him. “It’s one of those things, my parents taught me to love everyone as they are, go live your life, whatever your preferences are, go be you,” Kiermaier told Topkin. “I can’t speak for everyone who’s in here, obviously, but this is a family-friendly environment here at a big-league ball field … We just want everyone to feel welcomed and included and cheer us on. No matter what your views on anything are.
Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed the situation after Sunday’s game, saying that he doesn’t think the different opinions will negatively impact the clubhouse. He said previously that the players have had “a lot of conversations” in recent weeks about the matter and have emphasized “valuing the different perspectives.”
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