Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo spoke about his decision to visit his hometown of Parkland, Florida, in the wake of the devastating school shooting that left 17 people dead, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com:
"I thought the speech was important, to speak with the kids and families that were affected. I'm really proud to see what Parkland is doing and what the kids are doing and speaking out. And trying to make a difference. I stand behind my community.
"To be very clear I did not say the word 'gun' one time.