Lazy Assed Cheetolini is refusing to throw Opening Day ceremonial pitch

[MrScorpio]

That is some lazy, cowardly, unAmerican bullshit. I know that and baseball isn't even my favorite sport.

"Scheduling conflict," my black ass. It's not like the Alien Hoard from the Planet Xzzrkzaxx is planning to invade Earth that day. What's he gotta do, hit the links? Eat a chimichanga?

Trump is once again shirking his responsibility. Fucking Cheetos dust covered slacker.

FDT.

[MattP]

1. He doesn't want to throw a two foot pitch

[KewlKat]

20. that was my thought. 2 feet might be too generous.

[ATL Ebony]

79. or too strenuous!

[FakeNoose]

45. Tee hee

[nini]

2. He knows he'll be boo'd like the mofo he is

He is a coward.

[Stallion]

7. Bingo

it would be historically loud

[Norbert9]

51. Exactly

[sammythecat]

54. That's exactly the reason.

This wouldn't be at all like one of his rallies. He knows it would be embarrassing. Very embarrassing.

[meadowlark5]

58. That was my first thought

His ego can't handle that kind of booing.

[RKP5637]

68. Yep! That's it!!!! n/t

[MyOwnPeace]

76. And.....

his wittle hands can't weach awound that gweat, big ball - it's YUGGGGE!

[nini]

86. LOL

[LonePirate]

77. That's the same reason his events (like last week's in Kentucky) are rallies limited to supporters.

If he were to ever face the public, he would not be warmly received and he knows it.

Frankly, I'm surprised the Nationals even invited him give the overwhelming lack of support he has from residents of D.C. and it's suburbs in MD and VA.

[dembotoz]

3. does not want to be there when ice raids both benches

[PdxSean]

4. UnAmerican?

I don't care. Hell, I'd rather someone else gets the honor. The less I see of him, the better.

[Control-Z]

28. Come on. Where is your spirit and patriotism?

A solid public booing/shaming would be worth it, don't you think?

[PdxSean]

43. I'd pay good money to attend, . . .

. . . and hope Secret Service doesn't notice my cooler full of rotten tomatoes.

[Control-Z]

95. Teheehee.

Now that's more like it! I hope you would share those tomatoes.

[forgotmylogin]

5. He probably throws like a three-year-old.

[Ilsa]

91. That was my thought.

The teams' bat girls throw better, I'm sure.

I'm guessing golf is his only sport, along with watching women pee on each other.

[bdamomma]

6. he probably couldn't make the walk

to the mound. fat pig he is.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

8. Hmmm

Probably afraid for his life.

[FSogol]

9. Who cares? I don't want that fuck at one of my ball games. n/t

[gibraltar72]

10. Can't grip

the ball with those small hands. Plus not being able to vett the crowd he'd be booed for 30 minutes.

[Thomas Hurt]

11. Way too likely....

that there are non Trumpanistas present. Donnie's fragile ego could not handle a real crowd of citizens. He only wants those stacked with his rubes.

[Bleacher Creature]

12. The game will be played in SE Washington DC.

He will literally be booed off the field.

I seriously wouldn't be shocked if he received less than 10 votes within walking distance of the stadium.

[onenote]

50. He definitely would be booed.

There would be some cheers -- after all, there are a lot of repub office holders and staffers in DC -- but my guess is that they'd be drowned out by the booing.

[hughee99]

63. I'll bet most of the fans there won't be from within walking distance of the stadium, though. n/t

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

13. Can't throw. nt

[elleng]

14. Thank GOODNESS!

I was SKEEERED he'd do it at Nat's Park!

[Judi Lynn]

15. If Christie had the courage to do it, Trump should, too.

Maybe he's afraid of being seen without his big baggy suit.

[center]







He didn't seem so timid when he was younger and less puffy.

[snooper2]

19. This is why he wears extra long jackets and coats

To cover his UUUGE Fat fucking ass

[duncang]

69. Just to check are those actual pictures of him?

And if real anyone know where a video is at?

[dixiegrrrrl]

72. Fingers too long.......n/t

[ATL Ebony]

90. here it is

http://www.joemygod.com/2017/03/28/trump-rejects-baseball-opening-pitch-invite-video/

[duncang]

92. Thank you

[ATL Ebony]

94. Welcome

[3catwoman3]

80. At his current girth, I think he...

...would look very simiar to Chris Christie.

[ATL Ebony]

88. He looks weird. Maybe he's too embarrassed . . .

he throws like he's retarded.

[NastyRiffraff]

103. Looks like he's going to get that tie in a tangle

Hopefully around his neck.

[Blue_Tires]

16. Good... I want my baseball Trump-free

[Jarqui]

17. Vladimir doesn't like baseball

Donnie hasn't been a good comrade so he can't come out to play.

[spanone]

18. fuck him.

[Eyeball_Kid]

21. The stadium would erupt into one loud BOO!

Trumpy's balls would get sucked into his pelvic girdle if he heard that much booing. He'd never live it down. So his schedule conflict with the fact that he's only interested in maintaining the facade of popularity. The booing would be too real.

[NewRedDawn]

46. No doubt the booing would be

loud & sustained. Probably objects thrown at the mother fucker too.

[Brother Buzz]

22. If Trump is snubbing MLB, it would be fitting for MLB to sub him in return.

Who should they pick? I understand Obama has a wicked 84 mph cutter

[onenote]

47. Actually, Obama's opening day pitch in 2010 was pretty ugly

Way high and outside. But that's better than bouncing it is the advice catchers always give those making a ceremonial first pitch.

In recent years, George W was easily the best at ceremonial first pitches. It's one of the only things he ever did that impressed me.

[jberryhill]

84. The shoe dodge

The most impressive thing W did was dodge that thrown shoe, and come back smiling. Context aside, that was the one time he did something that made me go "Good one!" I had no idea his reflexes were that good:

[onenote]

89. LOL

[irisblue]

105. Me too. I was amazed he could move that fast

[MyNameGoesHere]

106. He had practice ducking plates and pans

From Laura

[LanternWaste]

111. Actually, that sounds almost relevant.

Actually, that sounds almost relevant.

Actually, but it ain't.

[onenote]

112. And why is it not relevant to respond to a comment about Obama's pitching skills?

Plenty of comments in this thread about first pitch capabilities. I didn't realize there was a strict germaneness rule now. If you're the germaness czar could you do everyone a favor and post rules for each new thread explaining what comments will be deemed relevant or not?

[NightWatcher]

23. He would get booed so bigly and then his impotent pitch wouldn't make it 20'

Sad

[Kingofalldems]

24. Most Nats fans are extremely happy Trump is a coward--

at least for this.

[FSogol]

65. Completely agree. Of course, I got to boo both W and Chenney at 2 Nats games.

[WoonTars]

25. It's not a crowd he.can control...the chorus of boo's he'd get would be deafening...

...never mind his "pitch" probably wouldn't reach home plate...

[samnsara]

34. didnt think of that but YEAH!!!! youre right!!!

[Orsino]

26. I predicted this.

If he ever had baseball skill, it was a half-century ago, and he is no athlete. He is afraid of how he would look, but deathly afraid of the footage's being run side-by-side with that of other presidents. Perhaps one other president in particular.

[LisaM]

27. Since he seems to want to depart about 3/4 of the players....

I call it a bad fit. Glad he's not going to be there.

[uponit7771]

29. Doesn't want to be booed

[bettyellen]

31. THIS!

[samnsara]

30. cuz throwing underhanded will look kinda wimpy..

[lame54]

32. he doesn't want to break the catcher's hand

[Fresh_Start]

33. They should invite Sec Clinton to do it...

and maybe he can hear the people cheer for the woman who should be the legitimate president.

[LonePirate]

78. Absolutely! The Nationals should invite Clinton (or Obama) to throw out the pitch instead.

Then again, the cheers would be deafening and would likely extend for so long that the game would be delayed.

[ATL Ebony]

93. That would be awesome . . .

he'd be pouting for the remainder of his miserable life.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

35. He can't throw that far.

[spiderpig]

36. Didn't he claim that in his school days he was the bestest bb player in NY?

Come on, Twitler. Show us your stuff.

(On second thought...maybe not.)

[Tanuki]

40. Yes, he sure did say that!

http://www.sportsgrid.com/as-seen-on-tv/media/donald-trump-i-was-the-best-baseball-player-in-new-york/

...."I was always the best athlete. Something that nobody knew about me. …I was the best baseball player in New York when I was young. … But I also knew that it was very limited, because in those days you couldn’t even make a lot of money playing baseball. … Everybody wanted me to be a baseball player. But I was good in other sports too. I was good in wresting, I was very good at football. I was always the best at sports.”

[smirkymonkey]

75. Oh, god! He's so pathetic!

I don't think I have ever seen or heard of such a narcissistic asshole in my life! I wonder if he really believes all the shit he spews out of his mouth.

[42bambi]

37. Fake President's hand is too small to even hold the ball. nt

[onenote]

38. I for one am happy as hell he's not going to do so.

I'm going to the game and I don't know anyone who wants him to show up. As for his talent, he did play baseball in his youth, although there are plenty of examples of even experienced athletes bombing on their "first pitch" attempts.

[Wounded Bear]

39. I thought the team didn't want him to...

IIRC that was in the news a few weeks ago.

[Initech]

41. He probably throws like Mr. Burns does!

[peggysue2]

42. Afraid

The Donald fears being humiliated. Might not get that pitch over the plate. Or worse. His tiny hands can't handle a baseball. Hahahaha.

Epic Fail for the Trumpster. He can't even handle the ceremonial part of the job.

[sinkingfeeling]

44. His tiny hand can't hold a baseball.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

48. Gee, I wonder why.

Oh yeah, that's right.

36% approval rating and falling quickly.

That's perfectly fine with me. I don't want Trump bespoiling my favorite sport. He's ruined enough already.

[ProudLib72]

49. He could send Ivanka! nt

[titaniumsalute]

52. He knows he can't do it

He knows that he'll pull a Baba-Booey

[janterry]

53. unlike golf

where he can cheat and think no one sees him,
the pitch would be recorded forever. He wouldn't want to be caught on tape lobbing a pitch a few inches from his feet.

[Brother Buzz]

67. Trump is a great golfer. Trump doesn't cheat, his caddy cheats for him.

SO STOP SAYING THAT!

[elleng]

55. 'The White House declined the Washington Nationals offer

for Donald Trump to toss out first pitch on Opening Day ahead of Monday’s game against the Florida Marlins at Nationals Park. There was a report Trump was "in talks" with the Nationals about continuing the tradition, according to Politico Tuesday morning.

The Nats appeared to be Trump’s only option among Mid-Atlantic MLB teams after John Angelos, son of Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos said on a Baltimore-based podcast he’d rather not see the Commander in Chief atop the mound at Camden Yards:'>>>

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/03/28/donald-trump-first-pitch-washington-nationals/99722148/

Sorry 'we' invited him!

[captain queeg]

56. Does anyone have that pic that got posted this weekend of him shitting his pants at the golf course?

When he went golfing there was a thread about it, someone posted a tweet showing his fat ass in those baggy white pants, and there was a long brown smear down his crack. Maybe it was photo shopped (maybe not) but it sure looked genuine and titled something like Trump shat his pants...I wish I had copied it. Anyone have it?

[nolabear]

57. He does nothing that isn't orchestrated and in which he's carefully protected.

Man of the people my fat fanny. He hasn't been "among the people" since, well, ever. He has controlled every encounter with press, with the tiny segment of the useful public he'll allow in his presence, and with the few he'll filter things through to organize his lies and broken promises. Baseball? Sure. When hell makes ice cubes.

[True Dough]

59. He can't grip with ball

with those little hands.

[eleny]

60. Maybe he's got a ribbon cutting at a new KFC

Or he just doesn't want to risk the humiliation of being booed by the crowd.

Baseball is my hubby's favorite. He'll be delighted that Trump won't be there.

[GWC58]

61. Trump was told by Orioles officials

he wouldn't be invited to throw out the first pitch for the 2 APR 2017 home opener versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Peter Angelos is a Democrat. When Dubya was in office he (Bush) refused to come to Baltimore due to the owner being a Democrat.

[DetlefK]

62. The simple truth: He cannot throw a pitch because he's 70yo and his only sport is Golf.

He would have thrown a half-assed fart that wouldn't have made it to the base.

[ExciteBike66]

64. Lol, I agree with you, except...

I think the reason is more likely that he would be booed heavily, and his image would suffer, rather than being too lazy...

Also, his hands might not fit around the ball!

[Gothmog]

66. Trump is too weak to get the pitch over the plate

[BlueStater]

70. My guess is that he can't throw a baseball worth a shit.

He was "apparently" a talented baseball player when he was young (I put "apparently" in quotation marks because I question every single positive thing that has ever been written about this fraud) but that was a loooooooooonnnnnggggg time ago. He doesn't want people to see how pathetically out of shape he is now.

[DefenseLawyer]

71. Google "Disco Demolition Night"

And I think you'll have your answer. The only difference is that Disco was more popular at the time than Trump is now.

[kairos12]

73. If the stadium was a Trump property he would be there.

[gopiscrap]

81. yeah b ut onlyh those with proven republican credentials would

be allowed to be in attendance

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

74. Preach it!

Who's he trying to kid?

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

82. Throws like a young unaccomplished ...

child.

[erpowers]

83. If You Were Him

If you were him would you throw out the first pitch? I doubt he has the strength or athleticism to get the ball to home plate. I think that would be one of the worst first pitches ever. Trump could never take the embarrassment of throwing a bad pitch.

[thegoose]

85. Everyone would laugh at his gigantic ass

As he leaned forward to throw the ball.

[klook]

87. Is Alec Baldwin available?

Even better, Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC's Congressional rep. I'd love to see Trump upstaged by a Black woman!

[OldHippieChick]

96. Alec Baldwin for the win!

eom

[Achilleaze]

97. Why do republican comrades HATE America's pastime?

pretty freakin small of them

[Beacool]

98. More than laziness, it's cowardice.

Trump's fragile ego can't abide criticism. He knows that he would be booed by thousands and that the images would be on every TV screen and the internet.

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

99. Trump Balks! Doesn't want to use rubber.

[MiniMe]

100. I bet that tRump can't throw the ball the 60 feet to home plate!

He can't afford to have any more failures

[RealityChik]

101. Actually, Orioles already said they don't WANT Trump to throw the first pitch...

Actually, this was not Trump's call to make...he'd already been rejected.

This is another Trump propaganda lie to cover rejection when someone dishes him consequences for his bad behavior! Back in February, Orioles VP already stated they don't want Trump throwing first pitch, at least not until he apologizes for all the offensive comments he's made about women, minorities, etc. And we all know the likelihood of that happening. Trump has probably never apologized to anyone for anything in his entire life. My father was a pathological narcissist so I have first-hand experience in that regard, altho my dad was an angel compared to Trump.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/02/24/news/trump-orioles-john-angelos/

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/02/24/orioles-vp-john-angelos-says-he-doesnt-want-trump-throwing-first-pitch/

[democrank]

102. He can't figure out what word to change "BOO" to

in his lying tweet the next day.

[NastyRiffraff]

104. Top Ten Reasons Why Dump won't throw the first pitch:

10. Gesture would implicitly condone actions of Cuban players who helped Ted Cruz's dad shoot President Kennedy in the head

9. Hands too small, can't grab ball
8. Unclear where ball should be grabbed anyway given that it doesn't have a [redacted]

7. Players are too old and too male to make for good locker-room sleazeball creeping

6. Upset that Obama beat out Mike Trout for ISIS MVP award despite worse advanced stats

5. Disappointed when someone told him there are no Trump University alums playing in the game because Trump University didn't have a baseball team and was, in fact, a high-pressure sales scam rather than a real institution of higher learning

4. Presence of actual, complete, non-imaginary wall in outfield makes him jealous

3. Can't sleep because he keeps seeing this on the inside of his eyelids every time he tries to get even a moment's peace. By God, her visage haunts his very dreams

2. Would probably be booed mercilessly given that he has an extremely low approval rating and would be appearing in a city in which he only got four percent of the vote anyway

1. Still upset about 1947 integration of the major leagues

via Slate

Personally, I'm glad he won't be stinking up Nats Park.

[tallahasseedem]

107. Considering he was a good baseball player in HS...

you know this is an ego thing. He knows he'd get his ass booed right out of the stadium.

[Lotusflower70]

108. Lol

He can't because that would require coordination and that big old lump of lard doesn't have any.

[irisblue]

109. Maybe he is now afraid of the baseball after his poor showing @ 06 BoSox game.

Video upthread.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

110. From a friend

"I beg to differ ... Trump is refusing because he knows he'd make 50 Cent look like Satchel Paige."

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