It was only three years ago when Daniel Murphy, then playing second base for the New York Mets, told NJ.com’s Mike Vorkunov,
When talking to reporters before his Chicago Cubs home debut on Thursday, Murphy spoke about the value of inclusion in baseball and other industries, and was asked about his prior clearly homophobic comments.
Daniel Murphy on past thoughts on the 🏳️🌈 community and #Cubs #OutAtWrigley event. pic.twitter.com/DdVC0sPmRg
— Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) August 23, 2018
Murphy then discussed his relationship with Billy Beane and LGBTQA Cubs fans
Daniel Murphy on his relationship with Billy Beane and LGBTQA #Cubs fans pic.twitter.com/68WivcVTSr
— Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) August 23, 2018
The Cubs will host the 18th annual “Out at Wrigley” event on Sunday, which supports LGBTQ inclusion in MLB ballparks. It’s touted as “the nation’s original MLB gay day.” Maybe Murphy should make a surprise appearance. It would go a long way.
