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SF Giants’ Yastrzemski on kneeling for national anthem: ‘I’m willing to put myself up to be vulnerable’

Roughly a dozen members of the San Francisco Giants have taken a knee during the playing of the national anthem over the last week, with many offering different explanations for their protests.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he takes a knee because he’s dissatisfied with the way the United States has addressed issues of racial justice and police brutality. First base coach Antoan Richardson said he drops down on two knees and prays “for a change of heart,” during the anthem. Rookie outfielder Ja. . .