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What is Mark Buehrle going to get his teammates for helping him complete a perfect game?

 

That's the question that started to pop up almost as soon as the left-hander finished off the Tampa Bay Rays last week.

 

"I bought the guys watches last time, so that was an expensive no-hitter, and this one will probably be a lot more expensive," Buehrle happily said at the time.

 

Everybody had a different opinion. Some media members suggested checks, cars and other assorted goodies. President Barack Obama told Buehrle that he at least had to buy a big steak dinner for outfielder DeWayne Wise, whose amazing catch preserved perfection for his pitcher.

 

This is the perfect way to say thank you to that special outfielder who saved your historic game.

A few days later, we now know at least one of the items that the veteran pitcher will give to his teammates: a personalized bottle of Crown Royal XR.

 

"Although it is the pitcher who is recognized for throwing a perfect game, there are few things in professional sports that require such a complete team effort," Buehrle said, according to a news release from Crown Royal. "So to honor this amazing and rare moment, I wanted to give each of my teammates a special embroidered bag and bottle of Crown Royal XR as a thank you, so when they look at it on their shelves at home, they will remember what an incredible day it was for the Chicago White Sox."

 

I've got to give Buehrle some creative points for this gift. It seems like the type of present that each one of the players and coaches actually will keep on their shelves at home. My only question now is this: Which one of his teammates will actually take a celebratory drink from the $180 bottle?

 

Edited July 28, 200916 yr by WSoxMatt

Is he going to buy Jenks an expensive bottle of Pepsi instead?

Is he going to buy Jenks an expensive bottle of Pepsi instead?

 

Bobby needs some refreshing in his mind that he does indeed have a curveball. I think this is a good idea.

Damn Mark,what kind of Swatches did you get them for the no-hitter?

Is he going to buy Jenks an expensive bottle of Pepsi instead?

 

I've got to give Buehrle some creative points for this gift. It seems like the type of present that each one of the players and coaches actually will keep on their shelves at home. My only question now is this: Which one of his teammates will actually take a celebratory drink from the $180 bottle?

 

That's a pretty cool gift.

 

I'm a scotch guy, so I'd definitely drink it at some point. You can always keep the bottle and personalized bag.

 

when is the buehrle sports illustrated magazine coming out or is it out already?

That's a great gift. I'd be stoked, as I love Crown Royal and the personalized box/bag would be cool.

Considering this came from a CR press release, I think this was probably a promotional thing. I'm sure there's more to come.

Crown Royal is great. Nice gift by Burls.

Considering this came from a CR press release, I think this was probably a promotional thing. I'm sure there's more to come.

 

Yeah. I smell a Crown Royal check coming to Mark and all those were comped. Kind of like the "I'm going to Disneyland!" promos.

Considering this came from a CR press release, I think this was probably a promotional thing. I'm sure there's more to come.

 

No kidding. This is obviously an endorsement deal, not a gift (from some of the posts on here, CR seems to have accomplished its purpose).

Edited July 29, 200916 yr by bighurt574

This is pretty darn cool...very creative on Mark's part.

Now if his teammates would only reward the fans with some top notch playing (and for crissakes,,,some HITTING!!).

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I've got to give Buehrle some creative points for this gift. It seems like the type of present that each one of the players and coaches actually will keep on their shelves at home. My only question now is this: Which one of his teammates will actually take a celebratory drink from the $180 bottle?

 

 

Sounds to me like this was Crown Royal's idea.

Is he going to buy Jenks an expensive bottle of Pepsi instead?

No, instead of Crown Royal, he gets a 2 liter Royal Crown.

He should take all of these back now after that s***ty effort last night.

No, instead of Crown Royal, he gets a 2 liter Royal Crown.

 

Well played, sir...well played!

Dwise only does 40 ounces.

If I were ever part of a perfect game, just buy me a years supply of 40oz Slurpees and I'm a happy man.