World Series Champ Red Sox Accept Invitation To White House

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BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have accepted an invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series championship.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Snow and sleet from Winter Storm Avery covers the ground at the White House November 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. After moving through the Midwest, the storm is dropping a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, forcing schools to close or delay opening in the Washington, DC, area. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Team President Sam Kennedy says the ballclub is working out a date with the White House.

The traditional champions' visit to Washington has become more politicized, with some teams declining invitations from President Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 29: U.S. President Donald Trump waves while finishing answering questions from the press while departing the White House November 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. Trump answered numerous questions regarding his former attorney Michael Cohen's recent court appearance and testimony before departing. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Kennedy says it's up to players to decide whether they want to attend.

FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 04: Manager Alex Cora of the 2018 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox holds the Commissioner's Trophy as the Boston Red Sox are honored before the game between the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Manager Alex Cora says he'll be there. A native of Puerto Rico, Cora has been vocal in his call for the president to do more in the wake of Hurricane Maria that devastated the island. He says he will use the platform "in the right way."

Cora and others were at a premiere Monday for a documentary on their championship season.

FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 04: J.D. Martinez #28 of the 2018 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox gestures as the Red Sox are honored before the game between the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)