In a not-totally-unexpected development, Mayor Vince Gray was roundly booed as he delivered the ceremonial “Play Ball” before today’s Nationals home opener. Of course, the easy explanation is that the crowd really laid into Gray because of the generally poor job people believe he’s done over his first three months in office. Add in the gloomy weather and its no surprise that the boo-birds ruffled their feathers.

But then again, what executive leader hasn’t been booed at Nationals Park? Adrian Fenty heard the heckles on Opening Day. So did George W. Bush in 2008. Even President Barack Obama heard some scattered boos during last year’s ceremonies. Maybe it’s just something about the stadium that leads people to vocalize their negativity?

Nah, it’s just Gray’s performance.