Reviving the Art of Baseball Doggerel
By Brian Michaels
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He had a great pedigree, this Sweet Lou,
But suddenly, his mood has turned to blue.
His payroll was bulging but his victories few.
An inquisitor named Castle asked what was askew.
Sweet Lou shot back, “What kind of baseball play you?”
Soon there was nothing more, and Lou was through.
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Posted 7/8/2010
An opinionated pierogi
(Not bratwurst, donut or hoagie)
Got canned by the Bucs,
Who then looked liked schmucks.
He’s back racing — that doughy rogue, he!
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For background on this newsworthy event, click here.
Posted 7/7/2010
by David Bellel
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Who struck out five times today?
Teixiera did it, bringing us tears.
Who batted like he was a clown?
Teixiera did it, bringing no cheers.
For a player that depresses you,
Here’s the only thing to do,
Just look for the three-ring sign
And ask the man for Ballantine!
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For more Yankee creativity, check out David blog, Pseudo-Intellectualism.
And remember, the laws of your community are enforced for your protection. Obey them.
Posted 7/5/10
By Todd Herges
To stand on a crest
In the two o’clock shade
‘Neath the bough of an ever green cedar
On a mid-summer day
When the sky is so blue so full
Of nothing but promise
Of a gentle late-summertime breeze
And later a gentle night shower …
To look southward
And forward
And toward a great rift
Of a great river valley below
And see the rise of soft shoulders beyond …
Is to stand without feeling
Your feet or your height
Or your avoirdupois at all
And to think that right now
As the spring turns to fall
It’s good to be here in Nebraska.
Posted 7/4/10
By Stuart Shea
Carlos Zambrano
Has pitched like bat guano
For the last two seasons or so.
Now Carlos Zambrano
Is the talk of the tawn-o
Since his little dugout show.
If Carlos Zambrano
Just wants to be gone-o
Many Cub fans will open the door.
“Cause Carlos Zambrano
Is making us pond’o
Whether he just can’t pitch any more.
Posted 7/2/10