by James Finn Garner
The AL crown’s on the line
A years-, nay, decades-long quest
Requires an ump with judgment fine
.     …it’s Joe West.
Baseball’s a game of inches
Tension leaves everyone stressed
Who’s the ace who decides the tight pinches?
.     …it’s Joe West.
A ball is hit past the outfield!
Will a player or spectator wrest
The ball free? Who’s got his eagle eye peeled?
.     …it’s Joe West.
An assessor of vague situa-
Tions, a sage with acuity blessed
Contradicted by every last replay
.     …it’s Joe West.