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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes, sporting an American flag blazer, arrives for a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, where President Barack Obama honored the 2013 World Series baseball champion Boston Red Sox. Gomes ordered American flag blazers as gifts for all of his Red Sox teammates, but didn’t think he was providing a uniform for today’s White House visit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ( Obama Red Sox Baseball )

President Barack Obama speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, during a ceremony honoring the 2013 World Series baseball champion Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ( Obama Red Sox Baseball )

US President Barack Obama (C) walks back to the Oval Office after a ceremony on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington on April 1, 2014. Obama honored the Boston Red Sox for their 2013 World Series Championship. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) ( 528564478 )

U.S. President Barack Obama poses for a group photo with the Boston Red Sox during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House to honor the 2013 World Series Champions April 1, 2014 in Washington, DC. The Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 World Series. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 481850029 )

Boston Red Sox designate hitter David "Big Papi" Ortiz, second from left, takes a selfie with teammate Johnny Gomes, outside White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, following a ceremony where President Barack Obama honored the 2013 World Series baseball champion Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ( Obama Red Sox Baseball )

US President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Red Sox Designated Hitter David Ortiz (L) during a ceremony on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2014. Obama honored the Boston Red Sox for their 2013 World Series Championship. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) ( 528564182 )

Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara of Japan, speaks to reporters outside the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, following a ceremony where President Barack Obama honored the 2013 World Series baseball champion Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ( Obama Red Sox Baseball )

President Barack Obama give the thumbs up as he greets people during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, to honor the 2013 World Series baseball champion Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ( Obama Red Sox Baseball )

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (L) embraces U.S. President Barack Obama during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House to honor the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox April 1, 2014 in Washington, DC. The Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 World Series. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ( 481849855 )