by Jim Siergey
The Royals strike often and early
in beating the Blue Jays so thoroughly
Each pitcher is thumped
that’s sent to the bump
How clearly they dearly miss Buerhle
Elvis Andrus Has Left the Skydome
by James Finn Garner
The Rangers earned one freaky run
On a play that had never been done
But three errors later
Lady Luck proved a traitor
And the Jays’ way the pendulum swung.
Thanks, Steve Jobs
by Doug Fahrendorff
Another pennant race
Winding down
This morning
I opened my iPad
Clicked MLB.com
Checking last night’s scores
And video highlights
Playoff celebrations
For Yankees and Blue Jays
Mike Trout makes another fantastic catch
The Twins still alive in wildcard chase
A vast difference
From the first pennant race I followed
When the evening paper was the main source
Of information
Technology brings the game
Into our living rooms
Looking forward
To another October
Farewell…
By Stuart Shea
Farewell, Buehrle,
Never surly,
Perfect game and Series ring.
Sox fans wish you everything.
Huddy, boy, you’ll be missed,
South and north, east and wist.
Auburn, Atlanta, by the Bay,
222 wins ain’t hay.
Jeremy Affeldt said goodbye,
Left the field and maybe cried.
Made some cash, answered the bell,
Made himself some friends as well.
Aramis Ramirez
Hopes for a Seriez.
He’s played a lot of ball,
But not much in the fall.
A.J. Burnett wants the same:
Play more than one October game.
And yes, he really cares
To play a role for the Corsairs.
And who else out there will call it quits
When the uni or job no longer fits?
Or the outright release came?
Who’s played his last game?
Barry Zito? Dan Haren?
A-Rod, Colon, or Beltran?
Latroy Hawkins, Betancourt,
Or some other old man?
Days of Future Past: Blue Jays Edition
by James Finn Garner
Let’s all give a hearty three cheers
For Toronto’s first berth in 23 years.
What was it like in that bygone age?
Steroids in baseball were not yet the rage.
Our phones were attached to our desks.
Melting ice caps did not pose a risk.
Bill Clinton had not been impeached,
And Saturn had yet to be reached.
Newt Gingrich somehow held power.
New York still had its Twin Towers.
But some things were the same long ago:
Bryce Harper still had a toddler’s ego.