Nationals Name Obama 5th Starter?

 

(Photo by Reuters. Hopefully Mr. President loses the Chi-Sox jacket April 5th at Nationals Park.)

"Across the country, Opening Day is a celebration of the return of hometown baseball and the glorious days of spring. It's a time of renewed hope and optimism for fans everywhere. [Except in Washington D.C.]"
(Ted Lerner, via Nats Insider, 3/29/2010)

"I am proud that President Obama will continue the long presidential tradition of throwing out the first pitch of Opening Day in Washington, D.C." 
(Bud Selig, via Nationals.com, 3/29/2010)

President Obama to throw first pitch Opening Day at Nationals Park.

Mr. President, you are now forgiven for the 2009 snub.

Meanwhile...earlier this morning, Jim Riggleman confirmed the first four names in the Nationals starting rotation as Lannan, Marquis, Stammen, and Livo:

"We're waiting to figure (the fifth starter out). The names are as we mentioned earlier (this morning): Mock, Martin, Olsen."
(Jim Riggleman, via Ben Goessling/MASNSports.com, 3/29/2010)

Sources say The Prez has a better fastball than lefty Scott Olsen, and could be in the mix.

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Comments

[Anonymouse]

Obama could do no worse than Daniel Cabrera last year.

[OLD GUY]

I know that Sen. Morjorty Leader Harry Read is also looking much forwarded to going to Nat's Park this 2010 season to watch, the Nat's 2009 starting pitcher and Nevada resident, JD Martin pitch....