The Washington Nationals will not be marching out the President of the United States tomorrow for the home opener. Nope, Mr. Obama will not be seen on the mound as a direct result of the black-eye he gave the Nationals and all of their fans last year on opening day. Barak Obama was invited by his new "home team" to honor the fans and stadium with the first pitch. Instead of embracing the new city, Obama took a hat out from beneath his Washington Nationals jacket and topped his head with a Chicago White Sox hat. Here is an image from last year's game:

 

(image from Getty Press)

       This year for opening day the Nationals will have Livan Hernandez start in the pitching rotation for the 4th year in a row. With Strasburg starting the season injured the Nationals will put all their hopes in the offense. The bats will have to do more than their share this year. Jason Werth is the biggest signing from last year. Go Nationals!!