PRESS RELEASE from Rick Santorum for
President
March 15, 2012
For Immediate Release
Contact: Matt Beynon
SANTORUM RECEIVES ENSORSEMENT FROM FORMER
MAJOR LEAGUER CARLOS BAERGA IN PUERTO RICO
Verona, PA - While campaigning in Puerto Rico, Republican presidential
candidate Rick Santorum received the endorsement former major league
baseball player Carlos Baerga.
"I support Rick because he is a Christian and has fought for the people
of Puerto Rico for many years, and stands behind the people on the
issue of statehood," Baerga said. "I am grateful to have played
professional baseball in the United States and I want all young people
to have the same opportunity, and Puerto Rican statehood would make
that possible."
Baerga played for the Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox,
and the Washington Nationals. He is the only major leaguer to hit
a home run from both sides of the plate in the same inning.
Santorum said, "I was a fan of Carlos for many years and I'm thrilled
to have his endorsement. Carlos is a role model for so many
because of his career in baseball and his life as a Christian."
To learn more about former Senator Rick Santorum, please visit
www.RickSantorum.com.
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