October on a Shoestring
by Michael X. Ferraro Those Oakland A’s are on the pennant track, With Billy Beane stalking giants like Jack. Up the standings they rise, A low-budget surprise– The “Moneyball” Crew back in the black.
Homer Most Foul (Deep Thoughts with Carlos Gomez)
by Michael X. Ferraro I lead off the game with a blast to the stands. Easing into a trot, I’m clapping my hands. The headlines will read “A Tone-Setting Hero”! But … hey, why’s the scoreboard still stuck on zero?
Only in Baseball
by Michael X. Ferraro Foul poles which are fair, the hidden ball trick. Ivy-covered walls, Willie and The Mick. Baltimore chops, in-between hops. Don’t you love the stale gum from Topps? The bullpen phone, two-out rally. Farm league down South name of Sally. Lazy pop flies, hustle base hits. Phantom D.P.’s, battles of wits. Nice …
Satchel Rage
by Michael X. Ferraro The loose luggage of Jonathan Lucroy Makes it tough for Brew fans to enjoy . This stretch of the season . As they squirm with unease ‘n Wonder why a valise would destroy?
Welcome to the Bush Leagues
by Michael X. Ferraro With the Washington Nine on the rise They’re the National League’s big surprise Cole shoulda thunk twice Before plunking Bryce Now the Nats have fire in their eyes Michael X. Ferraro is a TV writer/producer and author of Numbelievable: The Dramatic Stories Behind the Most Memorable Numbers in Sports History …