Perhaps the most famous Little League “cheater” of all time, Danny Almonte, has Jackie Robinson West’s back. His thoughts on the matter, via DNAInfo in Chicago:
Danny Almonte says what’s being done to Jackie Robinson West is ‘not fair’
An infamous Little League figure weighs in.
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”Everybody do the same thing. Everybody take guys from different [places].
“When I used to play, my father and the coach and the other coaches at that time, I know they messed up, but it wasn’t my fault. And it’s not those kids’ [JRW] fault either,” Almonte added. “That’s not fair to them. That’s not fair for the whole Chicago city. I know you are proud of that team.”
Justin Breen of DNAInfo Radio in Chicago spoke with Almonte and explains more:
You can also find more quotes from Almonte (who is now 27) over at DNAInfo.
(h/t Deadspin)
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