Protester causes melee at DC baseball name unveiling
Mon Nov 22 2004 13:00:00 ET
Baseball's big party got thrown a curveball before it even began. Officials from the sports world and the city government were in Union Station today to confirm what was already widely known -- that the Expos are being re-named the Washington Nationals. But before the media event got underway, D-C Statehood Green Party member Adam Eidinger jumped onto the stage holding a sign protesting Mayor Tony Williams' planned stadium deal. Eidinger was jumped by several men, including former Washington Senators announcer Charlie Brotman. A tussle ensued, and the podium nearly fell over, before security managed to drag Eidinger off stage.
Can't we all just get along?
Monday, November 22, 2004
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I was eating lunch at Union Station while this was going on, and amid the cheers I heard a commotion and a chorus of boos. We actually thought it was Linda Cropp coming on-stage.
Nationals . . . not the greatest nickname going, but not the worst, either. The historical nod of Senators was more appropriate, but as a former resident of the District, I appreciate the stance the mayor and his people took on it -- no Senator from DC, no Senators in DC. At the very least, finally a D.C. team has red, white and blue colors again.
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