Well here’s a breath of fresh air – after we’ve seen former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and friends kneel for the national anthem and the US Women’s Soccer Team refusing to sing along, now we get a baseball manager who’s apparently had enough of such shenanigans and is requiring his players to be on the field for The Star-Spangled Banner.
His name is Bob Melvin, and he took over the reins of the SF Giants in the off-season:
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin wants his players to pour out of the dugout and stand for the national anthem before spring training games.
Melvin, who took over the team in the offseason after spending two seasons with the San Diego Padres, told The Athletic that he wants to show his opponents that his players are ready to play. The team is required to abide by Melvin’s rule and the manager hopes it will carry into the regular…
