This shortest of phrases makes our hearts soar

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We limped through last year but come back for more

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99 losses taught the boys things

We yearn for the clean slate a new season brings

Like Hornsby we stared out the window for spring

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Four tiny words and hope’s candle’s lit

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Gardy will make sure they get after it

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Smith was relieved and Ryan’s the man

He let Cuddy go but got Josh Willingham

We’ll hope that Capps moon shots don’t ruin his plan

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We love when they hustle and slide in the dirt

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But please Lord don’t let the boys end up hurt

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We’ll watch through our fingers when Frankie throws

Obsess on the nogginof Justin Morneau

And the Bilat’ral legs of our catcher Joe

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Finally you take your turn as poet

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Channel your winter frustration and show it

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The comments below are a great place to bleat

Two tens and three ‘levens provide you the beat

(But add words wherever, if like me you cheat)

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With apologies to Franklin Pierce Adams