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This recent story made me think about women and their role(s) in Major League Baseball.

Hernandez admonished by network for 'inappropriate' remarks

https://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/9393524

Now, I didn't hear the comment in context, but I wouldn't doubt that it was taken out of context. I am watching a Cubs-Marlins game right now, and other than the fans, the only other women involved are some of the on-the-field reporters, like Erin Andrews. Baseball has traditionally been a guy sport, what with all the crotch-scratching, spitting and chewing that guys usually partake in.
There is currently not a baseball league for women, but they do participate in fast-pitch where the ball is thrown underhanded. Do you think there is a place for women in Major League Baseball, whether it be in the dugout, on the field, or possibly in their own league?

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My feeling is this, she didn't belong in the dug out period. She is not a player or coach, and not other people are in the dug out. Its during the game and she should not be there, not because she is a woman, but because she is not an active part of the game. I think the comment is valid, but the words used were wrong for that time.

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Why shouldn't she be in the dugout? She is the full-time massage therapist for the team. Players get attended too many times during a game whether it be a cramp, or stiffness. A lot of times they go into the locker room, but only for serious injuries. Other times, they get attended too right in the dugout. She is a part of the team, because the Padres isn't only about the players but also the coaches and training staff. Hernandez' comments were way out of line, in my opinion.