Pitchers and Catchers Report (A Poem)

[John Bonnes]

This shortest of phrases makes our hearts soar
Pitchers and catchers report
With driveways unshoveled and lower backs sore
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Still bitter that this year the Astros are kings
We yearn for the vengeance a new season brings
Like Hornsby we stare out the window for spring
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Four tiny words mean last season's over 
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A tough year to watch, or remain sober
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A winter spent refreshing MLB rumors
Praying that Falvey makes a big move or
re-signs Correa? LOL! That’s good humor!
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A crowded rotation? No chance that’s true.
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No bad backs or elbows or bubonic flu?
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We’ll finally see pitching, for which we’ve waited
Mahle & Lopez, Sonny, Maeda,
Ryan & Ober (though he could get Sainted)
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Pico de Gallo adds power that pleases 
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Plus K-rriffic swings that add cooling breezes
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We added a Farmer who fields everywhere 
Also a Taylor (for when Buxton’s not there)
A new framing Christian will answer our prayers. 
Pitchers and catchers report. 

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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[ashbury]

A-.  You neglected to work the word gonfalon into the piece.

[Melissa Berman]

Wow, this is a JOY. Just wonderful 😄 February showers bring March baseball?

[Doctor Gast]

We added a Farmer who fields everywhere 
Also a Taylor to sew up our wares (wears)
A new framing Christian will answer our prayers. 

Everyone's a critic!

[Squirrel]

Can’t wait! I’ll be there next week, yippee!

[Nine of twelve]

It bears repeating:

There are two seasons to every year--baseball season and waiting for baseball season. Welcome to the former and goodbye to the latter.

[Linus]

One of the best days of the year!  John: you need to post beer reviews from the local collection. 

[wsnydes]

10 hours ago, ashbury said:

A-.  You neglected to work the word gonfalon into the piece.

Gonfalon - THE WORD OF THE DAY!

[wsnydes]

Pitchers and Catchers Report!

It's like music to my ears!

[LastOnePicked]

Many Twins fans predict a late season clinch

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But all of this hype sounds like Whos to a Grinch.

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Stow all your hope talk because I'm not budgin'

I'll firmly remain a Twins Fan Curmudgeon!

Pitchers and catchers report.

 

Nah, I have a little hope for this season. A little. Don't tell anyone.

 

[Seth Stohs]

 

The audio version... I just had to try it. 
Pitchers and Catchers Report. 
I'm not very good. I just won't deny it. 
Pitchers and Catchers Report. 
Gotta admit, I wish I was there. 
Grass that is green and the sun on my hair. (or lack thereof)
Oh Scotty, please help me and Beam Me down there. 
Pitchers and Catchers Report. 

[DocBauer]

"Pitchers and catchers report!"

One of the very best phrases to ever be uttered. Right up there with:

"Quittin' time"

...and...

"Free beer"

[ashbury]

This is the time when to Ft Myers we turn.

Jeffers and Ryan: report!

Who's in great shape? We soon hope to learn.

Vázquez and Durán: report!

Greiner and Mahle, Wolters and López,

Bañuelos and Ober, Cisco and López,

Raise up that gonfalon, sign one more López!

Catchers and pitchers: report!

 

[Lou Hennessy]

 

With high expectations they raised the floor

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Our minds were blown with a little C4

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So come as my guest, there's no need to thank me

It's time to dust off that old Homer Hanky

At least we're not the answer to "where Frankie?"

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[John Bonnes]

9 hours ago, Doctor Gast said:

We added a Farmer who fields everywhere 
Also a Taylor to sew up our wares (wears)
A new framing Christian will answer our prayers. 

Everyone's a critic!

Dammit. Perfect. I was trying to use "tears" but gave up. 

[John Bonnes]

OK, so this one was sent to me by famed local poet RT Rybak.:

In Florida, with oranges and aligata
We ponder the health of Kenta Mazda

We wonder will fate again try to screw us
By slowing the recovery of our Royce Lewis

Twins have the talent, I will insist
But, then, again, about Kirilloff’s wrist

Predict division champs, or maybe even bolder
But not before checking on Mahle’s shoulder

Paddack’s elbow,and Alcala’s too
And can Buxton play a whole season through?

When it comes to Twins I’m an optimistic sap
But please protect this team in bubble wrap!!

[Doctor Gast]

46 minutes ago, John Bonnes said:

Dammit. Perfect. I was trying to use "tears" but gave up. 

LOL, I like yours better but not literally tears just figuratively speaking

[IndianaTwin]

Is Haiku acceptable?

 

Chicago Sox suck. 

Pitchers and catchers report.

Cleveland will go down.

[ashbury]

5 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Here's my attempt at a little Haiku, if that's acceptable...

 

Chicago Sox suck. 

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Cleveland will go down.

There once was an outfielder named Puckett,

 

Um, never mind.

[Doctor Gast]

11 hours ago, John Bonnes said:

Dammit. Perfect. I was trying to use "tears" but gave up. 

• We added a Farmer who fields everywhere 
• Also a Taylor to sew up our loose errors
•                                    A new framing Christian will answer our prayers.                                                                            John, I can smell the excitement in the air                                              Pitchers and Catchers report  

 

[Dan In Real Life]

You even referenced my favorite Rogers Hornsby quote:

“People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”

—Rogers Hornsby

Well played John.