by James Finn Garner
David Wright
Was expecting a big night
On his home field
With the rest of the Mets concealed.
Robinson Cano
Not too long ago
Was the picture of Yankee youth.
Now even he is long in the tooth.
Manny Machado,
If he were a flavor of gelado,
Would be, I’d bet,
Orioles black-and-orange sherbet.
Carlos Beltran
On the days the smelt ran
Would’ve rather been at the lake fishing
Than at the plate swishing.
Chris Sale
Is young, hearty and hale.
It’s the White Sox’s bats
That cripple his stats.