Ask any major leaguer and he'll tell you the best way to make a bunch of new fans is to lavish them with free stuff.
Washington Nationals right-hander Doug Fister did just that Wednesday, offering up his Starbucks card on Twitter and inviting the public to have a complimentary java on him:
Merry Christmas Eve! Have a Starbucks on us! Have the barista scan the pic below. Don't be a grinch, please use for 1 pic.twitter.com/Npzh6QiyRa
— Doug Fister (@dougfister58) December 24, 2014
Those of you with last-minute shopping or food prep will no doubt appreciate the caffeine jolt. Thanks, Doug.