Polanco proud to become an American

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Polanco proud to become an American
Posted by Jason Beck on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:53:00 EDT.

The Tigers will honor the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Wednesday by holding a pregame ceremony in which 100 new American citizens, including Placido Polanco, will be sworn in.

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[Corky]

Way to go Placido!

[lindsay28]

That's awesome. :)

[Truth]

Congratulations to Placido.

[Clancy]

I'm a Canadian..... any individual who searches their conscience... and after much thought... commits themselves to another country is to be commended. However appealing the new country is... I can't imagine it is ever easy to change one's citizenship.

I have always been somewhat overwhelmed and impressed when immigrants do the same thing up here.... Good for you, Placido!!!

[ToledoTigerFan]

He offically becomes the American with the largest head.

[monkeynuts]

Wow...welcome aboard, Placido!

[tigerfanfromchicago]

Good for him! I will be there!

[Oblong]

damn foreigners taking our jobs!

[VegasTiger]

damn foreigners taking our jobs!

Damn, now you'll never be second baseman for the Tigers. :cheeky:

[VegasTiger]

Oh and by the way, glad to have you Placido

[Madmanrick]

Congratulations Mr. Polanco, it is gratifying that despite our litany of problems and issues, that people are not only willing, but in many cases willing to risk their lives, to become citizens of our Country.

[FloridaTigers]

Welcome, Polanco! American...!

@#$ Yeah!

[Mr. Bigglesworth]

Congratulations Mr. Polanco, it is gratifying that despite our litany of problems and issues, that people are not only willing, but in many cases willing to risk their lives, to become citizens of our Country.

It's not that we don't have problems - we do.

Other countries have just as many problems, if not more.

[ewsieg]

Who wants to join me in a political protest before Tonights game?!?!?

[JohnJMS]

I hope he stays and makes Detroit his home too.

[LeeRightmyer]

I was a Law Clerk for a Federal judge in 81-82. He handled those ceremonies (we had a surprising number of SE Asia refugees who came over after South Vietnam fell, in addition to people from literally all parts of the world). I had a minor role.

Those ceremonies always brought a tear to my eye. Always.

[whitecapwendy]

Welcome, Placido!! We are proud to have you as the newest American on the Tigers. Celebrate by going 4-4 with a grand slam (ie fireworks)