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National League West 2010 Haiku Forecasts

By Stuart Shea

DIAMONDBACKS
Some cacti have more range
Than Conor Jackson in left.
But he can hit some.
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DODGERS
Poor Jamie McCourt.
All that cash for the players
Where’s her unfair share?
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GIANTS
A skinny pitcher,
Throwing nothing but BBs
This is his springtime.
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PADRES
Trade Adrian G?
Better to cut crocuses
Before they blossom.
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ROCKIES
A sore-armed closer
A thin middle relief corps…
A Street of bad dreams.

Posted 3/30/2010

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A Spring Haiku

By Stephen Jones

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Time to see a swing
A tree limb in clutch’d big hands
No longer winter 

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Posted 3/26/2010

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Old “Forgive and Forget” Bradley

By James Finn Garner

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Because a hitter’s supposed to get hits,
Lou called Miltie a big piece of shit.
With a new gig in Seattle,
Milt’s still fighting old battles,
Showing the world that this shoe still fits.

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Posted 3/10/2010

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Life is Good

by James Finn Garner

Winter’s been raw as a campout in Banff.
Your new basement walls are moldy and damp.
Your drapes caught fire from a knocked over lamp—

Relax!
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp.

Your check-writing hand’s developed a cramp,
Your bills are all due and you ain’t got a stamp,
Creditors cling to your neck like a clamp—

Smile!
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp.

Your yard now faces a new freeway ramp.
Your son’s engaged to a gold-digging tramp.
Your “guitar hero” neighbor’s just bought a new amp—

Life is good!
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp.

Reposted 2/22/2010