Minaya, Working for the Nation.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I stumbled upon this story while Googlin' about.

I don't have anything beyond the elipses, because that takes payment, but I hope the next three words aren't "analyst," "DICK" and "VITALE."

PRESIDENT BUSH has named the following to the Presidential Council for Physical Fitness, among others: Mets GM OMAR MINAYA, NFL Giants QB ELI MANNING, U.S. sprinter ALLYSON FELIX, WNBA Silver Stars C RUTH RILEY, NASCAR driver BOBBY LABONTE, LSU football coach LES MILES and ESPN college basketball�

[Benjamin Grimm]

I saw something on that too.

Bush's appointment of Minaya runs through 2010.

I know this happens with every president, but it seems strange for a long-term appointment to be made in the closing weeks of a presidency.

[Frayed Knot]

Omar (looking into camera):
"Hi America. I'm Omar Minaya, the one who whipped Luis Castillo into shape. ... Uhhh, could we try another take?"

[MFS62]

Look at the bright side.
At least he didn't nominate Eagles' coach Andy Reid. (Mr. anti-fitness)

Later

[ashie62]

Omar will need Steve Phillips to reup his new title with Joe Biden