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White Sox OF Adam Eaton apologizes for controversial Oscars tweet

Comedian Chris Rock brought the diversity issue front and center at Oscars on Sunday, and White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton weighed in with a tweet:

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Eaton's tweet was quickly deleted after Rock's monologue that bashed Hollywood for failing to nominate any African-Americans for acting honors at this year's Academy Awards. Eaton tried to explain himself on Monday at the White Sox camp in Arizona.

“I feel terrible. I truly do,” Eaton said via the Chicago Tribune.