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Mets Fans’ Sad Lexicon

by Ron Kaplan
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With apologies to Franklin Pierce Adams on the 100th anniversary of his original poem

These are the saddest words Mets fans could hear:
Ollie (Martinez) Perez.
Walking the enemy year after year:
Ollie (Martinez) Perez.
Taking his time as he misses his pitches,
Giving up homers to those sons of bitches,
All during which we don’t know where his brain is:
Ollie (Martinez) Perez.
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Ron Kaplan is the features and sports editor of a New Jersey newspaper, and also runs Ron Kaplan’s Baseball Bookshelf, which is a must-read.

Posted 7/12/10

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Mark Teixiera and the Three-Ring Sign

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

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Feeling Good: Birds Flying Low

by David Bellel
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Birds flying low, you know how I feel,
Three-hit Cano, you know how I feel,
Ten wins in a row, you know how I feel,

It’s another o-misplay
It’s a crucial CC K
It’s a Rivera save
For Yanks,

And I’m feeling good.
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Check out David’s Yankee blog, Pseudo-Intellectualism.

Posted 6/30/10

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A Tough Place To Be

by Stephen Jones

A tough place to be
10 inches higher than home plate
(wheel work hub to
the elongated arch of bases)
is the pitcher’s mound

A tough place to be
when fans & cameras & commentators
focus on a dome of earth
on an arm & its delivery
to the hub/to home plate

A tough place to be
when all works or doesn’t
Head heart mind body
focused or not in this moment
To be a pitcher on the mound

A tough place to be

Posted 6/25/10