For his part, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said his focus is on performance, not race — a sentiment echoed by a few of his players.
On not having any African-Americans on the roster, he said, "It's the first I've thought about it. It's just whoever is the best player."
The trend is evident in the stands at Busch Stadium, which is filled primarily with white fans, as was the case last month when the Cardinals played the Dodgers.
No African-Americans on Cardinals roster, few in the stands : Stltoday |