Red Sox to the White House
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The speech has been loaded with gaffes.
"Every guy behind me did their part"
Yeah, except for Mujica, Badenhop, Pierzynski, et al
"Xander Bogaerts, who took over at third base"
Hey Middlebrooks, how's it feel to get a backhand slam from the President?
"Every guy behind me did their part"
Yeah, except for Mujica, Badenhop, Pierzynski, et al
"Xander Bogaerts, who took over at third base"
Hey Middlebrooks, how's it feel to get a backhand slam from the President?
So the "receiving line" goes by with everyone shaking Obama's hand,except Ortiz who of course gives him a big hug.
I don't think you can blame O's speechwriters for not knowing that some of the 2014/non-2013 players were behind him. I was very surprised that they would be included. Some of the other writing was poor, though.
wyatt55 said:
Players who've switched teams almost never join their previous employers on White House trips. Scheduling issues alone often prevent it, though it also seems to be the uncouth thing to do.
InsideTheParker said:
Considering Obama acknowledged about half of his staff are Red Sox fans, including his press secretary and photographer, I think we can absolutely blame his speechwriters. This isn't a 2013-14 Red Sox thing, it's an "every team that's ever been honored at the White House" thing. Players ALWAYS change teams. Members who helped win the title don't join their former teams. Players who had nothing to do with it -- including Mujica, who actually LOST in the same World Series -- are included.
In the end it's a minor gaffe, but it's a gaffe nonetheless.
OK, you've taught me something I didn't know, about teams always bringing the new guys to the White House. That still seems odd to me, though.mabrowndog said:
NESN has the whole ceremony up on YouTube. It looks like they uploaded two hours worth of NESN stuff from the production truck, including commercials, infomercials, and Sports Today. So jump to around the 1:19:00 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoSCx1JHBNo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoSCx1JHBNo
InsideTheParker said:
Oh, it's definitely odd, but from the team's perspective it's potentially divisive to leave these guys out. Including them on the trip can build respect, camaraderie, and a "This can be yours." eureka moment of wisdom.
wyatt55 said:
A Used Cars reference. Wow. Just a hat tip, even though it's way off topic.
Papi should lift Obama over his shoulder a la Koji. And then tell him he won't put him down until Obama promises to put him on money.
InsideTheParker said:
Got back together last summer. He's got a nice empty condo in Chestnut Hill, if you're interested
Obama has to bend his knees and stoop over to shake Pedey's hand, like he's greeting a small child.
Tim Britton @TimBritton
Farrell and owners presented Obama with a blazer like Gomes'.
Brian MacPherson @brianmacp 1m
Farrell: "I don't know that he's necessarily going to wear that jacket."
Farrell and owners presented Obama with a blazer like Gomes'.
Brian MacPherson @brianmacp 1m
Farrell: "I don't know that he's necessarily going to wear that jacket."
Nice!InsideTheParker said:
Right-o. Should've seen if they were off today first. Thanks ITP and Dog.
The Drew thing would be awkward as well I suppose.
I agree with most of the gaffes but with regards to X I thought he was referring to the World Series last year.mabrowndog said:
Oh, he was, but X came in to play the position formerly occupied by WMB in the WS.SoxVindaloo said:
Is that a bat cane? That's pretty awesome.mabrowndog said:With all the crap Menino's been going through of late, it's great that he was able to be there.
