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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

MLB: Berra, Jeter named DHL All-Star FanFest spokesmen

Hall of Famer Yogi Berra and eight-time All-Star Derek Jeter have been named the official spokesmen for 2008 DHL All-Star FanFest, July 11-15 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, Major League Baseball and DHL announced today.

As spokesmen, Berra and Jeter will help generate awareness and excitement about DHL All-Star FanFest, an interactive baseball theme park and the largest baseball fan event in the world. DHL All-Star FanFest will make its first visit to New York City and will officially launch the 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star Week.

..."DHL All-Star FanFest is a unique event that will bring excitement and enjoyment to baseball fans of all backgrounds,” said Jeter. “DHL All-Star FanFest is the largest baseball fan event in the world, and I can’t think of a better stage to hold this type of once-in-a-lifetime experience than New York City.”

“DHL All-Star FanFest will be great for the fans,” said Berra. “And I also agree with everything Jeter said.”

What is this...another Senate Anti-Trust and Monopoly Subcommittee Hearing?

Repoz Posted: April 22, 2008 at 02:21 PM | 13 comment(s)
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1. too fat and ugly to play third Posted: April 22, 2008 at 03:36 PM (#2754398)

They've already generated awareness in me. Generating excitement will take more than a press release.

2. Johnny Clash Posted: April 22, 2008 at 03:39 PM (#2754410)

Does this fanfest have a corporate sponsor? Just wondering.

3. Cooperstown Schtick Posted: April 22, 2008 at 03:48 PM (#2754444)

I would say that this announcement will keep the DHL All-Star FanFest going as the highest rated DHL All-Star FanFest that has gone, and from the DHL All-Star FanFest angle. I am not here to talk about any other All-Star FanFests.

4. Harold Reynolds: An Erotic Life (AG#1F) Posted: April 22, 2008 at 03:58 PM (#2754472)

This will be the clutchiest Fan Fest ever. Count the rings!

5. Shooty Is A One Man Legion Posted: April 22, 2008 at 04:00 PM (#2754479)

I ####### hate corporate speak. I ####### hate it. Hate it hate it hate it hate it hate it. HATE IT!

6. Hello Rusty Kuntz, Goodbye Rusty Cars Posted: April 22, 2008 at 04:15 PM (#2754537)

Yogi Berra wholeheartedly endorses this event and/or product.

7. The Piehole of David Wells Posted: April 22, 2008 at 04:33 PM (#2754607)

wouldn't it be great if jeter was the all-star spokesman but didn't make the team? i'm voting for lugo about a billion times this year. when can i start voting?

8. cardsfanboy Posted: April 22, 2008 at 04:35 PM (#2754619)

wouldn't it be great if jeter was the all-star spokesman but didn't make the team? i'm voting for lugo about a billion times this year. when can i start voting?

with a Red Sox manager it's possible that if Jeter doesn't make the fan vote he may not make the team.

9. aleskel Posted: April 22, 2008 at 04:41 PM (#2754638)

wouldn't it be great if jeter was the all-star spokesman but didn't make the team? i'm voting for lugo about a billion times this year. when can i start voting?

just thinking for a bit, is there any other SS in the AL who could conceivably beat Jeter out? Renteria could be outperforming him at the AS break, but he's too low profile. Same with Orlando Cabrera. Guillen isn't an SS anymore. Tejada's in the NL. Who's left? Eckstein? Peralta? Seriously, there seems to be a dearth of high-profile SS's is the AL.

10. cardsfanboy Posted: April 22, 2008 at 04:47 PM (#2754653)

Bobby Crosby is having a decent start to the season but that really seems to be about it, all the good shortstops are now in the nl.

11. Hal Chase Headley Lamarr Hoyt Wilhelm (ACE1242) Posted: April 22, 2008 at 04:58 PM (#2754686)

Or at third base.

12. Dayn Posted: April 22, 2008 at 11:30 PM (#2755339)

Ah, DHL ... one of my most loathed companies. If you're going to lose a parcel of mine, then at least have the decency not to make it a case of booze.

13. Repoz Posted: April 23, 2008 at 12:40 AM (#2755405)

If you're going to lose a parcel of mine, then at least have the decency not to make it a case of booze.

That was yours!

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