Yankees Sign Iraqi Hurler

[Are_grits_groceries]

In their latest bid to beef up their pitching rotation for the 2009 season, the New York Yankees today signed Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zeidi to a three-year deal worth $32 million.

The right-handed al-Zeidi, 28, impressed the Yankee scouts with his performance in Baghdad yesterday when he threw both of his shoes at President George W. Bush.

While neither of the shoes hit their target, both throws "had great velocity and good movement," said Yankee owner Hank Steinbrenner.

"The first shoe was high and outside but the second one was right down the middle," Mr. Steinbrenner said.

The Yankee boss said that he was also impressed with Mr. al-Zeidi's fighting spirit when Secret Service agents tackled him.

"That could come in handy when we have a series with Boston," he said.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-borowitz/yankees-sign-iraqi-hurler_b_150950.html

He can replace Joba in the pen,

[peekaloo]

1. thinking more of a foot-ball player. many teams could use a QB 'bout now

I just hope the poor guy doesn't get "disappeared".

[Are_grits_groceries]

2. Send him to the Redskins.

Having him in DC would be appropriate.

[jbane]

3. He would rather go to Gitmo than the Redskins

Tough choice, waterboard or throwing to those receivers.

[rox63]

4. Nah, send him to Dallas

That way, he can continue to throw things at *.

[Are_grits_groceries]

5. He deserve a good place to land.

Sending him to Dallas would be like sending nim to Barnum and Bailey.