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Kaenon players stood out at the All-Star Game last week, wearing a variety of Kaenon styles.

Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Andre Ethier wearing Burnet Black G12 during the All-Star Game, and below during the home run derby the day prior.

Hanley Ramirez wearing Klay Matte Black G12 during warm ups, and below during the Home Run Derby where he finished 2nd, making it exciting. Ramirez was on target with nine in round one and 12 more the ensuing round, but he belted just five in the final round to finish behind Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz.

Corey Hart wearing Kore M G12 during the Home Run Derby. Hart hit the most home runs in the first round with 13, but then had to wait nearly 1 1/2 hours for his turn in the second round and was shut out. Because the homers from the first and second rounds were totaled to determine the final two participants, Hart was eliminated.

Kaenon Polarized players were selected by the fans and respective managers Sunday to the All-Star game to be held in Anaheim on July 13^th.

Voted in by the fans and starting for the National League will be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Andre Ethier, who wears Beacon Matte Black G12 and Soft Kore Metallic Black G12. Ethier will be making is first appearance on the All-Star roster. 

He’s joined by National League’s starting short stop Hanley Ramirez (Hard Kore Tobacco G12). In the American League, the Seattle Mariner’s ace pitcher Cliff Lee, who favors Jetty, was voted on by his fellow players.

The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX and around the world by Major League Baseball International. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive national radio play-by-play, while MLB.com will offer extensive online coverage.

Kaenon’s MLB pros are playing hard as the season is now in full swing. After being knocked out for a few weeks with a broken finger, the Dodgers’ Andre Ethier in Beacon, Matte Black, G12 lens is now back in action. Even with the forced break Ethier still leads in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS.

His status atop the rate statistics is even more impressive when you consider Ethier is fifteen plate appearances shy of qualifying, yet still leads despite having fifteen artificial hitless at-bats added to his ledger.

In other stats news, Tampa Bay Rays team manager and Kaenon poster boy Joe Maddon (Segment, Black Chrome, G12 Freestyle Rx lens) leads the entire MLB (both leagues), in win percentages. Something to be said for having a crystal clear view of what your team is doing!

Jayson Werth wearing Hard Kore led the National League with four home runs and 25 total bases last week, while his four doubles were good for second and his nine RBIs tied for second.

Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez in Hard Kore Tobacco G12, and accepting his Silver Slugger Award on opening night in Miami–signifying recognition as one of the National League’s best batters last season.

The Phillies’ Jayson Werth wearing Hard Kore Matte Black G12

Seattle Mariners OF Milton Bradley wearing Klay Matte Black G12, signing for fans.

Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez wearing Hard Kore Tobacco C12

Kaenon player Andre Ethier and his fellow Dodger outfielder Matt Kemp were both presented with Silver Slugger awards they won for last seasons efforts in a pregame ceremony on Tuesday. The awards were presented by former Dodger Eric Karros.

“There are only nine guys’ names on that plaque every year … and to have two of us on the same team, it’s even more special,” Ethier said. “Hopefully, we get all three in the outfield this year.” Meaning he hopes that Manny Ramirez, who hit his first home run Tuesday, will get one this season too.

The Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards are the top offensive honor in Major League Baseball. Coaches and managers of Major League teams vote for the players they feel are the best offensive producers at each position in the field in both the American and National Leagues. They base their selections on a combination of offensive statistics including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, as well as the coaches’ and managers’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value. Managers and coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team.

Andre Ethier wears Beacon, G12 lens

The Boston Red Sox with All-Star Kevin Youkilis wearing Hard Kore Matte Black G12 opened the new season with a victory over the Yankees last weekend. Day games around the country begin this week with opening ceremonies.

LA Dodgers outfielder and emerging star Andre Ethier wearing Beacon Matte Black G12

Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis in Hard Kore Matte Black G12

Florida Marlins Shortstop Hanley Ramirez in Hard Kore Tobacco G12

Milton Bradley, now with the Seattle Mariners is now wearing Klay Matte Black G12

San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy wearing Spindle S3

Further proof that sun and warmer temps are on their way; some more recent Spring Training images.

LA Angels Starting Pitcher Ervin Santana wearing Jetty Tobacco G12

Boston Red Sox All – Star first baseman Kevin Youkilis wearing Hard Kore Black G12

Ryan Garko batting in Hard Kore Tobacco G28, now playing for the Seattle Mariners.

Tampa Bay Rays Manager and our Rx Freestyle poster-boy, Joe Maddon wearing his new Klay Matte Black G12 Rx Freestyle Progressive.

Spring training is here, and the sport’s finest are fine tuning their skills with help from their Kaenon Polarized shades – follow your favorite players and if you happen to head out to Spring Training, don’t forget your Kaenons!

Florida Marlins All-Star Short Stop Hanley Ramirez wearing Hard Kore Tobacco G12

San Diego Padres Manager Bud Black wearing Basis Black Chrome G12

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star outfielder Raul Ibanez in Hard Kore Tobacco C28

San Francisco Giant’s Manager Bruce Bochy wearing Spindle S3 G12

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While the boys in blue made great strides, Philadelphia went for win. Players on both teams gave Kaenon some great exposure.

Phillies catcher and surprise star of the series, Carlos Ruiz wearing Hard Kore Black G12 in game 2.

Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee wearing Jetty Seaweed.

Earlier in the week, Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda warming up in Kore G12

Jayson Werth in Baton Walnut G12 working out at Dodger Stadium prior to Game 1. Werth also wears Hard Kore Matte Black, Hard Kore in a custom Ivory frame, and Gauge sunglasses.

Game 2 hero, Dodgers OF Andre Ethier, wearing Beacon Matte Black G12 in the field.

Phillies OF Raul Ibanez wearing Hard Kore Tobacco G12

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Last week of the regular season. Playoff’s begin next week.

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeff Baker hitting in Hard Kore Matte Black G12.

San Francisco Giants 1B Ryan Garko batting in Hard Kore Tobacco G28

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Rx FREESTYLE PROGRESSIVE

As the 2008 American League Champions, the Tampa Bay Rays sit four games behind the Texas Rangers in the AL wild-card race. Below, Joe Maddon rock’s Burny Black G12 Freestyle Prescription Sunglasses. Tonight they host the Baltimore Orioles as they continue on in the wild card race.

LA Dodgers hope for a three game sweep against the San Francisco Giants this week. Above, OF Andre Ethier who is currently wearing Beacon Matte Black G12 and LA Dodgers Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda wearing Kore G12 S

Meanwhile, Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez 3B Emilio Bonafacio both choose to wear Hard Kore Tobacco G12 while playing.

Others seen this week in Kaenon Sunglasses
Philadelphia Phillies OF Jayson Werth wearing White Hard Kore G12
Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez wearing Hard Kore Tobacco G12
San Francisco Giants 1B Ryan Garko hitting in Hard Kore Black C28

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Selections were made for the All Star Game to be played in St. Louis on July 14, 2009. Among those chosen by fans and peers, were many Kaenon Polarized players including:

National League Starters: Hanley Ramirez, SS, Florida Marlins; Raul Ibanez, OF, Philadelphia Phillies; Carlos Beltran, OF, New York Mets;

Named – National League: Jonathan Broxton, P – Closer – Los Angeles Dodgers; Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks;
Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants; Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Washington Nationals; Brad Hawpe, OF, Colorado Rockies;

American League: Kevin Youkilis, 1B, Boston Red Sox; Josh Beckett, P, Boston Red Sox

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A lot of news in Baseball last week centered around Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals, and his hitting streak, which came to an abrupt stop last week at 30 games just as the media piled on and the spotlight began to intensify. His Hard Kore sunglasses came in handy on the field, and on occasion when the spotlight got too intense.

From CBS Sports Article…“The Nationals’ rising star also got a less tangible prize: A whole new appreciation for the greatness of Joe DiMaggio. ‘It makes you realize how much better 56 is than 30,’ Zimmerman said, referring to the San Francisco native’s record hitting streak in 1941. “That’s a long time. … To get a hit every single game, there’s got to be a little bit of luck involved.”

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Baseball fans can enjoy the same razor sharp clarity that the pro’s do with Kaenon’s superior polarized lens technology. Available in prescription sunglasses, Kaenon’s SR-91 lens brings the sunglass landscape to a higher standard of excellence. Every step in the patented SR-91 manufacturing process focuses on one goal – Visual Performance.

LA Dodgers Andre Ethier wearing Beacon Black G12

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Duaner Sanchez in Kore Clear lens Rx

THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL
Los Angeles Dodgers 12th home win against the Arizona Diamondbacks ties MLB mark. The 3-1 win over the D-backs gave the boys in blue their 12th consecutive victory at home to start a season and sixth consecutive win overall. Andre Ethier wearing Beacon Black G12 went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday…read on.

Due to a sprained left hand, Colorado Rockies placed Jeff Baker, 27 on the disabled list but he’s eligible to return for the May 12th game against the Astros. Baker wearing Kore L G28 sunglasses last played on Sunday, when he tripled with the bases loaded. Read more.

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Major Leaguers have shown a penchant for Hard Kore on the field, along with sightings of Jetty, Rhino and Beacon. 2009 opened this past weekend, with players, managers and coaches across the league relying on Kaenon’s collection of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses. Rx Freestyle Progressive is the must-have product for American League champion manager Joe Maddon, proud supporter of Kaenon’s Freestyle Progressives. Maddon wears Hard Kore, Burny, Lewi and Basis depending on the need and occasion.

Most managers and coaches have been partial to Hard Kore and our metals – Spindle, Segment and some Variant, with some Lewi and Beacon mixed in. We also have a few players pitching in Kaenon’s Single Vision prescription products in both Kore and Hard Kore.

Jayson Werth in White Hard Kore G12

Ryan Garko in Hard Kore Black G12

Kaenon Polarized Sunglasses in plain view

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As Spring Training falls under way, a slew of elite players and managers can be seen wearing Kaenon Polarized Sunglasses both on and off the field. As the sunglass brand of choice, many Major Leaguers continue to adopt Kaenon Polarized lenses for superior sport performance. From Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier (Beacon G12) and San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy (Spindle S3 G12) to NY Mets pitcher Duaner Sanchez (Kore C28 M Rx), the list of athletes and managers relying on Kaenon Polarized Sunglasses continues to grow, especially those electing Kaenon Rx in either Single Vision or Freestyle Progressive Lenses.

Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez in HK Tobacco G12

NY Mets pitcher Duaner Sanchez pitching in Kore C28 M Rx – one of our key baseball players using Kaenon Rx technologies.

Freestyle Rx poster child Rays Manager Joe Maddon – in Lewi Freestyle below can also be seen wearing Basis Freestyle

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti wearing Basis Black, bombarded by media about Manny

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Spring Training officially began last week, with Pitchers and Catchers reporting over the weekend and position players reporting all of last week. As fans head to Arizona and Florida to take advantage of warmer climates and Spring Training games, Kaenon Polarized Sunglasses can be seen on players, coaches and fans alike.

Boston Red Sox All-Star Jason Bay can be seen wearing Hard Kore in batting practice and on the field.

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Kaenon Polarized Baseball Fever

It must be the glasses. Joe Maddon (Lewi, Hard Kore G12), manager of the Tampa Bay Rays and Manager of the Year, wore Kaenon Freestyle Progressive Rx all the way to the World Series. His team lost to the Philadelphia Phillies (Jason Werth; Hard Kore, Gauge), but the playoffs cemented Kaenon’s reputation as the choice for the best players in the game. Look no further than the fact that many of the players on this year’s playoff teams—LA Dodgers, LA Angels, and Boston Red Sox—wear Kaenon Polarized sunglasses in the field and at bat. Cy Young winners Cliff Lee of the Indians and Tim Lincecum of the Giants round out an All-Star team of Kaenon believers.