Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Barack Obama, Willie Mayes, Bruce Bochy, Brian Sabean, Brian Wilson (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Barack Obama and Major League Baseball hall of famer Willie Mays, center, hold up an autographed San Francisco Giants jersey presented to the president by San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, right, of Mays, as he honored the 2010 World Series baseball champions during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011. Others are General Manager Brian Sabean, second from right, and pitcher Brian Wilson, top center.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Gavin Newsom, Brian Wilson (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

San Francisco Giants baseball pitcher pitcher Brian Wilson, right, California Lt. Gov., and former San Francisco Mayor, Gavin Newsom, left, pose for photos in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, during a ceremony honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Barack Obama (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Barack Obama greets San Francisco Giants baseball pitcher Tim Lincecum, top center, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, during a ceremony where the president honored the 2010 World Series baseball champions.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Barack Obama, Brian Wilson (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Barack Obama, right, makes a comment about San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson, back third from left, during an East Room of the White House ceremony honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions Monday, July 25, 2011 in Washington.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Barack Obama, Brian Wilson (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Barack Obama greets San Francisco Giants baseball pitcher Brian Wilson in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, during a ceremony honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Tim Lincecum (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, right, walks past Marines honor guards at the conclusion of a ceremony hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions Monday, July 25, 2011.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Brian Wilson (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson, departs at the conclusion of a ceremony hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions Monday, July 25, 2011.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Tim Lincecum (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

San Francisco Giants baseball pitcher Tim Lincecum is seen in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, during a ceremony honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Brian Wilson, Tim Lincecum (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

San Francisco Giants baseball pitchers Brian Wilson, left, and Tim Lincecum, right, take their positions on the stage in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, before the arrival of President Barack Obama for a ceremony honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

Barack Obama, Willie Mays (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama greets Major League Baseball hall of famer, and former Giants player Willie Mays, during a ceremony in teh East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, to honor the 2010 World Series baseball champions San Francisco Giants.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) receives a jersey from Hall of Fame player Willie Mays (L) and San Francisco Giants General Manager Brian Sabean (R) during an event with the World Series champions in the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an event with the World Series champions San Francisco Giants in the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson (R) leaves an event where U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the World Series champions San Francisco Giants to the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays attends an event where U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the World Series champions in the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee (C) greets House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R)at an event where U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the World Series champions San Francisco Giants to the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson greets U.S. President Barack Obama after Obama welcomed the World Series champions San Francisco Giants to the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: A World Series ring sits upon a table prior to an event where U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the World Series champions San Francisco Giants to the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an event with the World Series champions San Francisco Giants in the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson (R) arrives for an event where U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the World Series champions San Francisco Giants to the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee attends an event where U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the World Series champions San Francisco Giants to the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes the World Series champions San Francisco Giants to the East Room of the White House July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series, giving the franchise their first World Series championship since 1954, and the first since relocating to San Francisco in 1958.

Obama Welcomes MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants

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US President Barack Obama (C) recieves a gift from Hall of Famer Willie Mays (L) during a ceremony for the 2010 World Series Champion San Fransisco Giants at the White house in Washington, DC, July 25, 2011.