#TakeJake Campaign Heats Up All-Star Game Vote

The White Sox have put together an All-Star Game bid campaign that has taken social media by storm.  #TakeJake was launched in an effort to persuade fans to vote in pitcher Jake Peavy to the All-Star Game coming up Tuesday, July 10th.  While nearly all the roster is set, fans get the chance to vote for the final person who makes the American League and National League teams. 

The White Sox have thrown their weight behind Jake Peavy with a catchy #TakeJake campaign.  Since its launch, teammates, fans, and even celebrities like Charlie Sheen have Tweeted and shown their support for Peavy.  Paul Konerko and Chris Sale made short YouTube videos urging fans to vote for Peavy to join the AL All-Star roster.  Below is Konerko’s 25 second video.  The White Sox have also put together a pretty funny ‘campaign’ video poking fun at political videos by ending with a picture of Peavy in front of an American flag with a recording of him saying “I’m Jake Peavy and I approve this message.”  You can see the Jake Peavy campaign video here.  The fan-voted favorite will be announced Thursday.  Click here to vote for Peavy.  Ref. mlb.com, youtube.com