Reviving the Art of Baseball Doggerel
By Stuart Shea Chicago White Sox Best to seek new park Before taking the field with A terrible team. Cleveland Guardians An empty cave, just Like the Guardians’ lineup, Hasn’t any bats. Detroit Tigers Actual prospects, Bringing April to those who Want to hope again. Kansas City Royals Tethered by contract, Regardless of performance— To …
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by Stuart Shea Atlanta Braves Without a weakness— Except for being human And, thus, changeable. Philadelphia Phillies The leadoff hen lays Or does not lay; she knows of No other outcome. Miami Marlins One more year, no fish. Can’t be my cheap bait—no way. God just detests us. New York Mets Ah, spring of Butto! …
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by Stuart Shea Baltimore Orioles July: Orioles Will refuse to migrate south, Seeking fall colors. Boston Red Sox Yes, every franchise Is an Evil Empire now. Game is in its Fall. New York Yankees Can the potential Of overpowering bats Overpower their age? Tampa Bay Rays Lesson of the old: It takes a genius chef …
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by Stuart Shea Highest stakes, Sleepy mistakes, Fan heartaches.
by Stuart Shea It’s no little thing To be Orion Kerkering. The Phillies keep on tinkering And now will test his youthful wing Not against org players who hit with a “ping” But big-league hitters whose bats whistle and sing At any imperfect offering. Will he be Joker Or will he be King? It’s no …