Reviving the Art of Baseball Doggerel
So sad about “Sweet Lou” Piniella,
A stand-up and Hall of Fame fella.
The Cubs made him cry
While saying goodbye
By playing their way to the cella.
Hilary Barta is a lifelong Cubs fan, award-winning comic illustrator, and owner of the terrific site, LimerWrecks.
Brian Schlitter
Threw a splitter.
Drank a Schlitz,
Then threw a spitter.
Posted 7/21/10
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
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
By Joe Moag
In the wake of Blackhawks glory
Here in June’s endemic swoon
The heart craves a better story
One where Cubs will shoot the moon!
But the standings tell no lies
And October fades from view
When hitters swat like flies
It’s time to seek a sport brand new
See, October was the goal
With World Series dreams at ready.
But now Niemi fills that role!
And I dream of June confetti!
Posted 7/1/10