Although President Obama is a diehard Chicago White Sox fan he will be hosting the New York Yankees in the White House. The Yankees including stars Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez will be in town to celebrate the World Series win they had last year. Visiting the White House is just one of several events regarding the team's victory. Players will first take the World Series trophy to a local medical center where they will visit with wounded soldiers. Recently Obama wore a White Sox cap while throwing the first pitch at the Washington Nationals. Obama thought it was terrible that most soldiers preferred the Cubs over the White Sox. After the Yankees visit the White House they will meet with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Also, they will join the U.S. Senate and wounded soldiers for lunch.
I think this is really cool. Not only are the Yankees being recognized for their accomplishment but they are reaching out to their community. Obama is getting really involved with his sports teams and athletes. I think it's good he does these kind of things. Then again, did he invite the Duke blue devils men's basketball team for winning the NCAA tournament this year? I don't know but he might be showing favoritism towards some teams and athletes and not others. On the other side, the Yankees will probably make the wounded soldiers day and year maybe for coming to visit them. It's great that professional athletes go out and get involved with their fans. It would be so much fun to be a professional athlete just look at all the things they get to do.
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