Sen. Kennedy to throw out Fenway first pitch
by Randy Booth on Apr 5, 2009 12:57 PM EDT
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If able, Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park on Monday:
Kennedy, who has been battling brain cancer for the past year, returned to Capitol Hill last week after an extended absence. Because of his medical condition, Kennedy's availability for Monday is uncertain.
The Red Sox also plan to have their players walk past fans in seating areas throughout Fenway Park during pregame introductions Monday.
I've never really been for politicians throwing out first pitches (except, of course, the President), but I think in this case it's a little more special. Personally, I'd choose Bill Mueller to do it, but I never get my way...
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Am I the only one
who is pissed that Opening Day is an afternoon game? If it were in the evening, more people (especially those of us with 9-5 jobs) would be able to watch it.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Apr 5, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But it’s ALWAYS a day game (I think).
I’m not. I have class at 8 a.m. and free (to watch a game, at least) for the rest of the day. Need to find a good TV/atmosphere to watch it…
by Randy Booth on Apr 5, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DVR
I’m going to avoid all media til I get home from work, then watch it later.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Apr 5, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got mad willpower.
I’ve done this in the playoffs more than once.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Apr 5, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game ought to be in the afternoon so that even kids can watch
The real problem is that Congress still hasn’t made Opening Day a federal holiday. Then we could all take the day off and go to Fenway.
by RSNexile on Apr 5, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about we make this deal: Congress can keep dealing with the steroid scandal AS LONG AS Opening Day becomes a federal holiday.
by Randy Booth on Apr 5, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
All Star Weekend and Trade Deadline and Winter Meetings should be holidays as well
"Well let me just quote the late-great Colonel Sanders, who said...'I'm too drunk to taste this chicken.' "
-Ricky Bobby
by nepats108 on Apr 5, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's start with Opening Day.
Then see the economic repercussions.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Apr 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to DVR the pre-game, and picked up the iphone MLB app so I can listen to the game discreetly at work
by jacques45 on Apr 5, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dangerous.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Apr 5, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sneaky.
I’d blare it and dare my boss to fire me.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Apr 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate liberals....
But I hope the senator is okay enough to throw out the pitch
Kennedy is slime, but I don’t wish death upon anybody
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by sox-inda-south on Apr 5, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Bait much?
Rock me, sexy Jesus...
by nuthinboutnuthin on Apr 5, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy does it, guys. Baseball > politics.
by Randy Booth on Apr 5, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by sox-inda-south on Apr 5, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just skip it.
Like I will.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Apr 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is just going to depress me.
He won’t be able to walk out. He’ll be lucky to throw the ball 10 feet. Whether you think he’s “slime” or not, the guy has been a force for so long, I’d rather not see him like this.
by BTLove on Apr 5, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Force of Corruption
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by sox-inda-south on Apr 5, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for Teddy.
Love him or hate him, the man is a lion.
Even if he can’t throw out the pitch, it’s nice they are honoring him.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Apr 5, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like rain.
Too bad, I will likely be home from work with sick daughter. Was planning on subjecting her to the game (she is 2 and thinks all sports are “football”).
by Buzzy on Apr 5, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know...
I agree..
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by sox-inda-south on Apr 5, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted "I'm a very good swimmer" Kennedy, huh?
Any chance that any of Mary Jo Kopechne’s relatives will be there?
Hell, might as well get OJ on the friggin’ mound
by ElJefe63 on Apr 5, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stay classy, dude.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Apr 5, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m super excited to hear this news. I wish Senator Kennedy well.
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Apr 6, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
I wish Senator Kennedy well.
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Apr 6, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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