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Union Comes Out Against Arizona Law

Union executive director Michael Weiner issued a statement denouncing Arizona's new immigration law, which has sparked widespread protests over the last few days -- including one outside Wrigley Field Thursday as the Diamondbacks played the Cubs. The meat of the statement, which Weiner said reflects the "institutional position" of the union and was arrived at after consultation with the members, reads as follows:

The Major League Baseball Players Association opposes this law as written. We hope that the law is repealed or modified promptly. If the current law goes into effect, the MLBPA will consider additional steps necessary to protect the rights and interests of our members.

While the Diamondbacks have said they will not take a stand as an organization on the issue, Weiner's statement makes the union's displeasure with Senate Bill 1070 abundantly clear. Not that the "additional steps" the union would take in response are clear, but missives like this are best kept a bit vague.

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Protesters Chant 'Boycott Arizona' At Wrigley

A few dozen immigrant rights activists chanted "Boycott Arizona" outside Wrigley Field in Chicago as the Cubs opened a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Protesters are upset over Arizona's new immigration law that makes it a crime to be in the U.S. illegally.

Activists nationwide have called for a boycott of Arizona tourism and of state businesses.

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Arizona Close To Signing Mateo

The Diamondbacks are close to signing Wagner Mateo, but nothing is official yet.

"dbacks have not yet signed wagner mateo. still haven't done medicals. and the amount they've agreed to terms on is $512,000," Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic wrote on his Twitter page.

The teenage outfield prospect from the Dominican had a deal with the Cardinals voided after a failed physical.

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