A major racial barrier falls in major league baseball, as...

....the first Asian-American is named manager of a MLB team. The Seattle Mariners have named Don Wakamatsu their new manager. As you may know, the Mariners are owned by Japanese money (Nintendo of America, so this hiring is no shock.

But I consider it wonderful news to any sports fans and Americans interested in promoting diversity in the workforce. All things being equal, the M's management team decided to break new boundaries. Good for them.

Now, if they can just get the team to stop from sucking, as they went 61-101 this year..