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Kansas City Royals second baseman and outfielder Whit Merrifield apologized for his previous comments on Friday. A trip to Toronto in Kansas City Before the All-Star Break, I explained why I didn’t get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Merrifield 10 Kansas City players I am not vaccinated and cannot travel to Toronto.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t express what I wanted to say,” Merrifield said.
“It’s an offensive topic, and I started talking ramblings and tried to point out a passion for victory that had nothing to do with the topic being discussed, so I’m really sorry.
The President of the Royals said Whit Merrifield’s “sorry” for comments made in explaining the vaccine decision.
“I didn’t say people misunderstood it. It didn’t clearly state what I was trying to say,” Merrifield added. “If it was this vaccine that stood between me and the playoffs, I would consider getting it. I would get it for another team, or it for this team. I didn’t say I wouldn’t get it. It was just a point about showing how to play in the playoffs. ”
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“It’s a conclusion I’ve reached, based on experience, conversation, and what I’ve seen,” Merrifield said. “Right or wrong? I didn’t do it on a whim. It’s a process that’s been considered for a long time because I understand what Canada is doing right now. That’s what I get at this point. The only reason to think about it. I’m going to Canada.
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“It may change in the future. If something happens and I happen to join a team that has a chance to play in Canada in the postseason, it may change. But I’m comfortable sitting here now. In my decision. My teammates support others here who have made the same decision as me, and that’s it. “
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On Friday, Merrifield was the first to return to the local crowd since commenting, and Merrifield told reporters that he was preparing for all sorts of reactions from loyal people in Kansas City.
“Whatever the reaction, I have to deal with it,” Merrifield said. “But these people here know me, what I’m doing, and how much I care about them.
“It gave me everything I have every day every time I took the field and crossed the line. If people feel the need to express their feelings for me, that’s perfectly fine. “
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Merrifield was greeted on Friday night with a mixture of boos and cheers.
The Associated Press contributed to this report