Well, I can't find the e-mail in my trash to back it up, and it's so obvious maybe I shouldn't even brag that I called the ceremonial first pitcher for the Washington Nationals weeks ago: yup, President Dufus.

Catcher Brian Schneider found out on Sunday that he would be behind the plate, when the commander-in-chief is on the mound.

"It's exciting for me," Schneider said. "I know he will throw a strike. I'm not worried about that."