Location of Puerto Rico's main island (green) Puerto Rico currently has the fourth-most active players in Major League Baseball (MLB) among Latin American jurisdictions, behind the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Cuba. More than two hundred players from the archipelago have played in the major leagues since 1942.
These costs are almost pocket change compared to how much Arpaio has cost the state over the years â $142 million in total. Whatâs more, the racist Sheriff Arpaio, who earns $100,000 per year, isnât even paying his own defense fees. Instead, heâs asking for donations.
Joe Arpaio: âAmericaâs Toughest Sheriffâ Comes At A Hefty Price. Joe Arpaio has become one of Americaâs most well-known sheriffs, thanks in part to unorthodox programs like his Tent City detention facility. In an effort to tackle jail overcrowding, Arpaio came up with the novel idea to house some of his inmates in sprawling outdoor facilities.