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