导出博客文章ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Bruce Boudreau era has begun for the Minnesota Wild.For
the players, the demands will be many. The expectations will be as
straightforward as can be. The experience also promises to be a lot of
fun.Sometimes he doesnt even know whats coming out of his mouth when hes
talking, forward Charlie Coyle said.The rotund new head coach, well-regarded for
his regular-season success, well-known for his profane rants and well-liked for
his down-to-earth and self-deprecating manner, formally took over Friday for the
first two practices of training camp. The squad split into two groups and, in
addition to plenty of time with the white board picking up Boudreaus defensive
scheme, went through a grueling conditioning test during which skaters had to
complete several laps around the rink under certain times.The drills were no
joke, but Boudreau made sure to keep the mood light even while barking
encouragement to the participants.Were huffing and puffing, Coyle said, and hes
still making us laugh.NHL training camps began about a week later than usual
because of the World Cup of Hockey, and six Wild players were given a break for
the first three days in their transition back home from competition: forward
Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter from Team USA, forwards Mikko Koivu,
Mikael Granlund and Erik Haula of Team Finland and forward Nino Niederreiter of
Team Europe. Only Niederreiters team is still alive in the tournament, so he
could be delayed further.The learning process wont wait, though.We want to ramp
it up as quick as we can. We want to have a lot of pace in our practice. Its a
real mixture, because we have to teach at the same time. Its not going to be
like a practice in December, Boudreau said. At the same time, we dont want
anything slow. We want a lot of moving parts.The first exhibition game is on
Monday against Buffalo in State College, Pennsylvania, and the season opener is
Oct. 13 at St. Louis. Thats less than three weeks away. Hence the hard work on
the first day, even though players train year-round these days and dont
typically need to get back into shape.Everyones just excited to get this thing
going and start playing some real hockey, defenseman Matt Dumba said.There will
be differences in style, for sure.I think theyre still trying to figure me out.
`Whats this guy like? He seems to be smiling a little too much. Or, `Hes joking
around with me. Is he really joking or is he sarcastic? Boudreau said. I think
it takes a little bit of time for guys to get to know me.Impressions are there
to be made for the players, most of whom have never played for Boudreau
before.Everyones here to get a job and knock people out of their jobs, so
everyone came prepared, Coyle said. Its good to see that intensity and that
competition right away.
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YORK -- Billy Bean has come full circle, throwing out the first pitch for the
first Mets Pride Night on Saturday against his former San Diego team.Bean came
out as gay after he left the Padres in 1995. Now hes Major League Baseballs vice
president for social responsibility and inclusion. In the past two years, hes
talked to all 30 MLB ownership groups, various teams and players about
struggling with his sexuality during his career and gay and lesbian inclusion in
the workplace.The message is everyone is welcome that walks through the
turnstiles to watch us play baseball, Bean said. The LGBT community is part of
every community.Mets general manager Sandy Alderson approached Bean after he
heard him speak to GMs in 2014. Since then, the former outfielder who had a
six-year career with Detroit, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Padres has
participated in spring training, spoken with players and thrown batting
practice. Hes helped former teammate and Mets coach Tommy Goodwin with the
outfielders.(Alderson) wanted them to know about me, said Bean, who grew up in
Santa Ana, California. My dad is a Marine Corps veteran, like Sandy. I grew up
in a big family, very conservative. Lot of things that were explanations of why
I chose to leave baseball as opposed to talk about what was going on with me.The
Mets are among 10 teams hosting Pride Nights this season, and the first among
the four New York mens major pro sports to host the theme night. A portion of
ticket sales will go to the LGBT Network, which promotes anti-bullying programs
in the New York area.Here are some things to know about Bean, who also talks to
people in the front office, instructional leagues and minor leagues.---LIFE
SKILLS: Bean says his job is to help younger players from all backgrounds and
cultures understand workplace expectations. A lot of people forget our players
are 19, 20, 21 years old, he said. Theyre world class baseball players, and they
havent had time to learn all the ways of the world. We really prioritize
messaging on life skills, domestic violence awareness and counseling about
relationships. The inclusive conversation is a wonderful part of that
comprehensive message.Bean says the comments in the clubhouse that everybodys
been hearing for the last 500 years will take time and education to reduce. It
was acceptable to be disparaging. When guys are ragging other guys, they
feminize them. The comments were sexist as much as they were homophobic.---TOUGH
LESSONS: Bean says he quit baseball without talking to one person about why. I
had never come out to my family, I was living a very secretive, dark liffe, he
said.dddddddddddd My partner died of HIV-related causes on the eve of what was
my last season.Brad Ausmus, the current Detroit Tigers manager, was Beans
teammate and friend. He says Ausmus and his wife talk about how things might
have changed if I just would have told him. He would have said, `Dont stop
playing or just tell your parents or dont tell your parents, just talk to us.I
didnt realize there was a place for me in this world, and I didnt even trust the
people that loved me the most -- my own family.Alderson was part of the Oakland
organization when Glenn Burke, the first MLB player to publicly acknowledge he
was gay, played for the Dodgers (1976-78) and Athletics (1978-79). Burke left
the majors after receiving little playing time with the As. He died at 42 of
complications from AIDS in 1995.---PROGRESS: Milwaukee Brewers minor league
first baseman David Denson became the first active player in affiliated
professional baseball to come out in August 2015. Bean says Denson called him
for advice six months beforehand. We made sure his parents were in the loop. I
was surprised the day he did it. He texted me and said `You wont believe what I
just did.Bean says its not the goal for baseball players to reveal their
sexuality, but its important to provide a respectful workplace. Currently, there
are no out active players in the NBA, NFL, NHL or MLB. Its a personal decision.
Thats not going to be how I judge the work were doing.Former Met Daniel Murphy,
a self-described Christian, said he disagreed with the lifestyle of people who
are gay after Bean spoke to the team in March 2015.Bean says racism didnt end
the day Jackie Robinson ran across the field. He noted progress on LGBT issues
moved forward with Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality and backward with
some states passing laws prohibiting protections in housing and employment for
LGBT people.---PRIDE NIGHTS: Philadelphia has hosted Pride Night since 2001, and
the Washington Nationals celebrated their 12th. Others with the theme night are
the Chicago Cubs, Boston, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Seattle and Tampa
Bay.Lou DePaoli, the Mets executive vice president and chief revenue officer,
calls New York a diverse and inclusive city and says we are particularly proud
to welcome the LGBT community.Community organizations can propose theme nights
to the marketing departments of MLB teams.Bean says the Mets are sending a great
message not only to their fans, but for all of baseball.
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