So the Iraqi journalist who swung both shoes at President Bush is eventually earning handsome rewards for his heroics.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 Yankees 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 co-owner Hank Steinbrenner. "The first shoe was high and outside but the second one was right down the middle," Mr. Steinbrenner said.
The Yankees' 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.
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At long las a post after was that a whole year? Welcome back.
At least something good came out of the Iraqi episode. Gotta give it to the guy for sheer guts.
Ciku,
Yeah, I guess there is often a gem in every trash can. But you can imagine the outcome if we localized the drama-wacha arushe tu pumbavu.
Otherwise thanks for the welcome back to enslaving blogspher, MY DOG ATE MY PASSWORD.
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