By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly On March 19, the Seattle Mariners announced that it was releasing Kuo Hong-Chih, 30, a left-handed Taiwanese relief pitcher. The reason cited was poor performance during spring training and also to make room for others on the 40-man roster, according to the Mariners’ website. “I think he just needs more […]
EDITORIAL: Don Wakamatsu, you will be missed
Before Monday night’s game, many baseball fans were shocked to hear the announcement that Mariners Manager Don Wakamatsu was fired. Likewise, Asian Americans who weren’t necessarily huge baseball fans were also saddened by the firing. Wakamatsu was the first Asian American manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) …
Guillen: Asian players treated better than Latinos
CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen thinks Asian players are given privileges in the United States that Latinos are not offered.
Editorial: Guillen stirs up the baseball melting pot — for a good reason
With the primary elections coming up on Aug. 17, we want to showcase the Asian Americans who are running for office in this week’s issue.
July: Keeping up with the stars in H-town
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Top 12 API athletes to look out for in 2009
The city lost its basketball team as the Seattle SuperSonics left for Oklahoma City. The University of Washington football team didn’t win