Phillies will meet Obama at WH on Tuesday

[dancingme]

The 2008 World Series champion Phillies will become the first sports team to meet President Obama at the White House when they visit on Tuesday afternoon.

Along with Obama, the Phillies will meet First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill.

Obama is a White Sox fan, but basketball is his first love.

The entire team has been invited, including players who weren't on the roster last season.

[Jennicut]

1. Jill is a huge fan.

She will be excited. :)

[CTyankee]

2. Wow. First the hostage situation success, then the puppy, now the PHillies!

Bad week to be a republican if you ask me!

[Voltaire]

3. I can't wait to see the pictures

One of the many things that made me happy about Obama's victory is that my beloved Phillies would not have to visit the White House with a replicant as President!

[dancingme]

4. So right! And Jimmy Rollins campaigned for Obama

He campaigned with Biden.

[elleng]

5. I guess that means the Phils are playing the Nats Tuesday?

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[dancingme]

6. Playing Nats today in the afternoon

off on Tuesday and playing Nats again on Wed night.

[elleng]

7. Thanks.

Chilly and rainy today, tomorrow and Wednesday. NONE of them will like playing here this week.

[dancingme]

8. Just announced - Harry Kalas died

WASHINGTON -- Long-time Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away Monday afternoon after collapsing in the broadcast booth prior to Philadelphia's game at Washington. He was 73.
Team president David Montgomery announced the death. His voice was cracking as he said that "we have lost our voice."

Kalas, the 2002 Ford C. Frick Award winner, was found by Phillies director of broadcasting Rob Brooks and was immediately taken to George Washington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had been broadcasting Phillies games since 1971 and was known for his distinctive "Outta here!" home run call.

Before his stint with Philadelphia, Kalas was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70.

[Thrill]

10. WOW. Thats terrible news

[scheming daemons]

9. But don't count on him meeting the Pirates any time soon...

Pittsburgh or Somali....

;-)

[msanthrope]

11. I think this is postponed--due to Harry Kalas's passing. n/t

[dancingme]

12. Yes, it's postponed

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8339401&mesg_id=8339401

R.I.P. Harry, what a voice! And a beloved all around nice guy.

[Cha]

13. The Phillies at the White House vs

teabaggin' day.