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The most bizarre thing about the row between the Obama Administration and Bob Woodward was the tweet sent by former Obama senior adviser David Plouffe yesterday in which he likened Woodward to Philadelphia Phillies legendary slugger Mike Schmidt:
Watching Woodward last 2 days is like imagining my idol Mike Schmidt facing live pitching again. Perfection gained once is rarely repeated.
Well, I think Mike Schmidt would be the first to tell you he was rarely perfect. Plouffe is from Wilmington, Delaware so he probably rooted for the Phillies. But if Plouffe knows anythig about Phillies he would know about the boo birds who often reminded Schmidt of his shortcomings. In 18 big league seasons, Schmidt had a lifetime batting average of .267 and led the NL in strikeouts four times. But Schmidt led the National League in homeruns eight times en route to 548 dingers. He also walked 100 or more times in a season on seven occasions for a lifetime OBP of .380. Throw in 10 Gold Gloves, three NL MVPs and a World Series ring you have a first ballot Hall of Famer.
As of right now Schmidt is 63. From what I’ve seen, Schmitty is a fairly active 63-year old. He’s been at Phillies spring training camp in Clearwater, Florida helping Ryan Howard.
Long story short, I think Michael Jack Schmidt can still hit a few over the fence. I’d like to see Plouffe try to throw a few batting practice pitches to Schmidt.
And after Schmidt goes deep then Woodward can step into the batter’s box and take a few swings at Plouffe.
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The Only Good Democrat| 3.1.13 @ 9:24PM
Be careful Aaron, Plouffe taught Obama everything he knows about throwing a baseball.
Albert Constantine Jr.| 3.1.13 @ 10:25PM
Wilmington is generally Phillies territory, but Plouffe has always clearly been a Biden fan.
One might suggest that Biden doesn't have it anymore, but I first met him when he was 29, and he was as much as a jackass then as he is now (though he didn't have the hair weave plugs yet).
DRed| 3.1.13 @ 11:58PM
Al, it's technically that impressive you can use italics in your posts, but there at a certain point it's too much of a good thing. I would have put good things in italics if I knew how to do it.
Albert Constantine Jr.| 3.2.13 @ 11:29AM
Not impressive, just a matter of learning; and like many other things, I get to use my powers as I see fit.
Thank you for the feedback, though; it's bold I try to avoid overusing.
Bob Grant| 3.1.13 @ 11:32PM
Perhaps Mr. Pouf would welcome Mike Schmidt going deep on him.
RJ| 3.2.13 @ 2:25AM
Obama's "I am not a dictator" statement reminded me of Nixon's' "I am not a crook." Not that the press will mention it nearly as much as they did the Nixon statement.
Arbiter55| 3.2.13 @ 10:37AM
Mike Schmidt could never go yard on Poofter, because Poofter wouldn't be able to get the ball anywhere near the plate.
Oldefarte| 3.2.13 @ 11:54AM
This is just another example of DOMESTIC TERRORISM 101, Chicago style!!!!!!!