Barack in the Future

Throughout the past month, I have taken the time to highlight some promotions to look out for during the 2009 season (if the content of these posts has slipped your mind, just click here, here, and here).

But an email arrived in my inbox today touting what may be 2009's premier promo thus far: On June 23, the Brooklyn Cyclones will transform themselves into the BARACKLYN Cyclones. The club has established a website that is dedicated solely to this promotion, and is well worth exploring. But here are the most crucial details:

For one night this summer, the Brooklyn Cyclones will be transformed into the Baracklyn Cyclones, honoring the 44th President of the United States with a night of patriotic partying at the ballpark.

The June 23rd festivities will feature:

Alternate red, white, and blue jerseys adorned with the team's new name

FREE Barack Obama bobbleheads to the first 2,500 fans in attendance, featuring the President in a Baracklyn Cyclones Jersey

The Economic Stimulus Package: From 10am on January 20th - Inauguration Day - to midnight on January 23rd, ticket prices for the June 23rd game will be "rolled back" to the Cyclones' inaugural 2001 season rates: $10 Field Box Seats, $8 Box Seats, $5 Bleacher Seats. Beginning January 24th, tickets will be priced at the regular 2009 rates ($15, $12, $8)

Universal Health Care: Free Band-Aids to the first 1,000 fans

Naming Rights: Anyone named Barack gets in for free (Bring your ID on the night of the game)

Joe the Plumber special: any plumber named Joe gets two free tickets - one for

himself, and one to "spread the wealth" with a friend (Bring your ID and a business card or proof of employment on the night of the game)

Bi-Partisan Consolation Prize: anyone named McCain or Palin will get a free Bleacher Seat (Bring your ID on the night of the game)

A clear-cut Exit Strategy: fans will receive American Flags and discount coupons as they leave the ballpark.

All in all, this stands to be the most talked-about political promo since Bobblection riveted our nation last summer. Now, I realize that some of you may be saying that you just McCain't wait until June 23, because all other promotions Palin comparison. Well, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you're going to have to Biden your time until then.

Nothing like going out on a high note, right? Email all complaints to: benjamin.hill@mlb.com