Maui Boy Shane Victorino victorious in Final Vote
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It doesn't take much to get Shane Victorino to bounce around the ballpark.
But Victorino had a little more hop in his step Thursday when he learned he had won the National League's Final Vote completion, which put him on the National League All-Star team. He will join teammates Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez and Ryan Howard on Tuesday at the All-Star Game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
"I was surprised a little, but I knew this was an opportunity for me to really see and understand what it's really like to be a Phillie," Victorino said. "It really showed by what has happened. I'm very appreciative."
Victorino picked up a Final Vote record 15.6 million votes. He finished ahead of Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who traded the top spot with Victorino throughout the week. Both finished well ahead of D-backs third baseman Mark Reynolds, Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp and Nationals shortstop Crisitian Guzman.
"To be the guy that comes out of the pack is an honor," Victorino said. "Again, playing in a city like Philly and coming up with a championship in a city that's hungry shows us again what Phillies fans are about."
Victorino had a big week to win. He campaigned throughout Philadelphia, even knocking on doors with Mayor Michael Nutter in South Philadelphia. He appeared on local and national TV and radio. He appeared in commercials. The Phillies promoted him heavily throughout the ballpark, including having ballgirls wear Hawaiian shirts.
Governors Ed Rendell (D-Pa.) and Linda Lingle (R-Hawaii) entered into a friendly wager to see which state can produce more support for the 28-year-old. If Pennsylvania has more votes for Victorino, Lingle will send eight cases of pineapples to Rendell. If Hawaii has more votes, Rendell will send cheesesteaks.
I thought gambiling in Hawai'i is illegal?? Or evidently this is not considered gambling?
But Victorino had a little more hop in his step Thursday when he learned he had won the National League's Final Vote completion, which put him on the National League All-Star team. He will join teammates Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez and Ryan Howard on Tuesday at the All-Star Game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
"I was surprised a little, but I knew this was an opportunity for me to really see and understand what it's really like to be a Phillie," Victorino said. "It really showed by what has happened. I'm very appreciative."
Victorino picked up a Final Vote record 15.6 million votes. He finished ahead of Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who traded the top spot with Victorino throughout the week. Both finished well ahead of D-backs third baseman Mark Reynolds, Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp and Nationals shortstop Crisitian Guzman.
"To be the guy that comes out of the pack is an honor," Victorino said. "Again, playing in a city like Philly and coming up with a championship in a city that's hungry shows us again what Phillies fans are about."
Victorino had a big week to win. He campaigned throughout Philadelphia, even knocking on doors with Mayor Michael Nutter in South Philadelphia. He appeared on local and national TV and radio. He appeared in commercials. The Phillies promoted him heavily throughout the ballpark, including having ballgirls wear Hawaiian shirts.
Governors Ed Rendell (D-Pa.) and Linda Lingle (R-Hawaii) entered into a friendly wager to see which state can produce more support for the 28-year-old. If Pennsylvania has more votes for Victorino, Lingle will send eight cases of pineapples to Rendell. If Hawaii has more votes, Rendell will send cheesesteaks.
I thought gambiling in Hawai'i is illegal?? Or evidently this is not considered gambling?
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pjacobs51
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What the heck is a "Cheesesteak" sounds rather cheesy.
Congrats to Shane, see ya in St. Louis!
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