February 15, 20233 yr This shortest of phrases makes our hearts soar Pitchers and catchers report With driveways unshoveled and lower backs sore Pitchers and catchers report 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 Pitchers and catchers report Four tiny words mean last season's over Pitchers and catchers report A tough year to watch, or remain sober Pitchers and catchers report A winter spent refreshing MLB rumors Praying that Falvey makes a big move or re-signs Correa? LOL! That’s good humor! Pitchers and catchers report A crowded rotation? No chance that’s true. Pitchers and catchers report No bad backs or elbows or bubonic flu? Pitchers and catchers report We’ll finally see pitching, for which we’ve waited Mahle & Lopez, Sonny, Maeda, Ryan & Ober (though he could get Sainted) Pitchers and catchers report Pico de Gallo adds power that pleases Pitchers and catchers report Plus K-rriffic swings that add cooling breezes Pitchers and catchers report 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 Pitchers and catchers report Channel your winter frustration and show it Pitchers and catchers report 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). Pitchers and catchers report View full article
February 15, 20233 yr 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!
February 15, 20233 yr 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.
February 15, 20233 yr One of the best days of the year! John: you need to post beer reviews from the local collection.
February 15, 20233 yr 10 hours ago, ashbury said: A-. You neglected to work the word gonfalon into the piece. Gonfalon - THE WORD OF THE DAY!
February 15, 20233 yr Many Twins fans predict a late season clinch Pitchers and catchers report But all of this hype sounds like Whos to a Grinch. Pitchers and catchers report 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.
February 15, 20233 yr Pitchers and Catchers Report Version 2.m4a 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.
February 15, 20233 yr "Pitchers and catchers report!" One of the very best phrases to ever be uttered. Right up there with: "Quittin' time" ...and... "Free beer"
February 15, 20233 yr 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!
February 15, 20233 yr With high expectations they raised the floor Pitchers and catchers report Our minds were blown with a little C4 Pitchers and catchers report 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?" Pitchers and catchers report!
February 15, 20233 yr Author 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.
February 15, 20233 yr Author 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!!
February 15, 20233 yr 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
February 16, 20233 yr Is Haiku acceptable? Chicago Sox suck. Pitchers and catchers report. Cleveland will go down.
February 16, 20233 yr 5 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said: Here's my attempt at a little Haiku, if that's acceptable... Chicago Sox suck. Pitchers and catchers report. Cleveland will go down. There once was an outfielder named Puckett, Um, never mind.
February 16, 20233 yr 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
February 16, 20233 yr 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.
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