“Somebody just told me our run differential
was minus-nine on this trip
but our fun differential
was about plus-90.
We’re going with that.”
–Mariners manager Scott Servais
All-Star Cerihews 1: Rides Again
Gregory Soto
Swears like a mofo
When he misses with that strike,
Let’s hope he’s not miked.
Nelson Cruz
Has paid his dues
A better batter in his fifth decade
He’ll go straight from the trainer’s room to Medicaid.
Marcus Semien
Is an infield chameleon
He currently looks great in Blue
Could easily switch to Cardinal or Red, too.
Yusei Kikuchi
Would like to send a smoochie
To his mom and dad in Japan
And all the Saitama Seibu Lions fans.
Rough Seas
by James Finn Garner
The way the Mariners play
Expect a tailspin in May
A surge in June
In July a swoon–
Earning .500 the hard way.
Yankees 3, Mariners 1
by Stephen Jones
Yankee replacements
They are getting the job done
Team ball–not big guns
One and Only
By Fred Lovato
Ichiro’s at bats
animated kabuki
we watched mesmerized