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Offline Ralph Wiggum

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Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« on: July 13, 2009, 11:19:52 AM »
The most significant question to me: will he be booed? :-)

Pujols to catch Obama's All-Star pitch

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ST. LOUIS -- Albert Pujols is the face of the 80th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, so it's appropriate that he'll pair up with the face of the nation Tuesday night.

Pujols has been selected to catch President Barack Obama's ceremonial first pitch before the Midsummer Classic at Busch Stadium. The game will air on FOX at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

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As for Obama, he'll be wearing a black glove specifically designed for him by Wilson. The glove includes "Obama #44" written in script and an American flag. Following the first pitch, the glove will be authenticated by MLB and sent to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

The president has also received a request to appear in the FOX Sports broadcast booth during the game.

"We are discussing with FOX the prospect of him being in the booth," White House spokesperson Dan Pfeiffer told SI.com.

Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter will all appear in a video address as part of the ceremony honoring the All-Stars Among Us -- a group of 30 people recognized by MLB and People magazine for their outstanding community service. The video, combined with Obama's appearance, will mark the first time all of the living U.S. presidents will participate in a ceremony at a sporting event.
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2009, 11:21:39 AM »
Yeah, he'll be boo'd and the DUmmies will all be in a rage saying they would never do that .....   :whatever:

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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2009, 11:22:58 AM »
Question #2.  Will he be able to see Telly Prompter from the pitcher's mound?
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2009, 11:23:05 AM »
He might not be booed, but he knows if he ever shows up at any future ones with the economy in the shape I think it's going to be in, he sure as hell would.
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2009, 11:23:54 AM »
I wonder why he hasn't shown up at a NASCAR race?   :fuelfire: :-)
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2009, 11:25:38 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on July 13, 2009, 11:23:05 AM
He might not be booed, but he knows if he ever shows up at any future ones with the economy in the shape I think it's going to be in, he sure as hell would.

Come to think of it you are probably right.  He probably won't be boo'd because no one in this 'O' economy will be able to afford a damn ticket.

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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2009, 11:26:07 AM »
Quote from: lug-nut on July 13, 2009, 11:22:58 AM
Question #2.  Will he be able to see Telly Prompter from the pitcher's mound?


The teleprompter will say, "I will throw my first pitch".
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2009, 11:30:13 AM »
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Dang it....that's gonna ruin the whole game!




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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2009, 11:36:18 AM »
Quote from: Texacon on July 13, 2009, 11:25:38 AM
Come to think of it you are probably right.  He probably won't be boo'd because no one in this 'O' economy will be able to afford a damn ticket.

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I'm not sure what the crowd will be like.  I'm not sure how the tickets are distributed.  I'm sure a lot of the season ticket holders will get some.  But it will likely be a more affluent crowd than a regular Cardinals game because of the higher ticket price.
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2009, 12:47:18 PM »
I'd laugh if he does like this.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYuf4QlpaS0[/youtube]
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2009, 01:19:59 PM »
Quote from: Ralph Wiggum on July 13, 2009, 11:36:18 AM
I'm not sure what the crowd will be like.  I'm not sure how the tickets are distributed.  I'm sure a lot of the season ticket holders will get some.  But it will likely be a more affluent crowd than a regular Cardinals game because of the higher ticket price.

Not to disparage those who live in the vicinity, but St. Louis?  Really?  Not the best venue for an All-Star Game, IMHO.
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2009, 01:25:08 PM »
 I would imagine most of those in attendance are conservative, and we are a polite people  :-)
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2009, 01:29:00 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on July 13, 2009, 01:19:59 PM
Not to disparage those who live in the vicinity, but St. Louis?  Really?  Not the best venue for an All-Star Game, IMHO.

St. Louis is thinking about taxing the bonuses of the players. http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/2009/07/st-louis-officials-want-to-dip-their-beaks-into-allstar-bonuses.html


Quote from: seabelle on July 13, 2009, 01:25:08 PM
I would imagine most of those in attendance are conservative, and we are a polite people  :-)

I've noticed from reading the Cardinals MLB board that there are quite a few conservatives that post on there.  Maybe there is hope for 0Bama being booed. :)

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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2009, 01:38:20 PM »
Yes, I'm sure East St. Louis is a hotbed of conservatism.../sarc.

Yeah, I know that the area west of St. Louis is pretty conservative, but I wasn't all that enamored with the city itself last time I was there.
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2009, 01:52:53 PM »
He'll either throw like a girl or his pitch will be a curve ball so bad it'll boomerang.
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2009, 02:04:36 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on July 13, 2009, 01:52:53 PM
He'll either throw like a girl or his pitch will be a curve ball so bad it'll boomerang.

Nah, it won't be that bad.  He got mad hoop skillz, dawg.
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #16 on: July 14, 2009, 05:36:15 AM »
my question:  How many other presidents have their own baseball gloves designed for them, then sent off to Cooperstown?  :fuelfire:
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Re: Obama throwing out first pitch at MLB All-Star game
« Reply #17 on: July 14, 2009, 05:43:05 AM »
Quote from: docstew on July 14, 2009, 05:36:15 AM
my question:  How many other presidents have their own baseball gloves designed for them, then sent off to Cooperstown?  :fuelfire:

Nothing is to good for our dear leader [DUmp/mode]

....and to answer your question, none that I know of.
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