Pennant Poem

August 18th is National Bad Poetry Day. I like to think my poems are decent but I am sure some would disagree. In honor of the occasion and with the baseball playoffs around the corner, I couldn’t resist the urge to pen a poem about the national pastime. Please don’t automatically put this with the rest of those bad poems.
The Yankees are running away with it
The Mets already called to quit
The Chisox know they have to win
Another Bosox loss would be a sin
The Rockies are hanging by a thread
The Nationals have the top draft pick but are otherwise dead
The Rangers are very much alive and kicking
Anyone facing the Phillies will likely take a liking
The Dodgers are the best in the west
The A’s will finish the season and take a long rest
The Angels are ready for post-season ball
As long as they pitch well, the Giants should not fall
The Rays are hoping to repeat their glory
The Pirates are an entirely different story
The Cardinals have Pujols but are not shoo-ins
As a Marlins fan, you’re counting your fins
The Cubs would love to make this their year
The Orioles are again bringing up the rear
The Astros aren’t out, but time is not on their side
All the Brewers are hoping they won’t stumble or slide
The Tigers clawed their way to the Central lead
The Padres have more than one area of need
The Diamondbacks are brutal on the field
At least the Jays still have Halladay sealed
The Twins are contenders but their chances are slim
The Mariners expect next year will be less dim
The Reds showed heart and an improved team
And the Braves were better than their record would seem
The Indians discarded stars through trade
The Royals started strong but began their fade
The Dodgers and Yankees would be my World Series match
With New York winning a new ring to attach
But baseball’s best don’t always make it to the prize
That’s why I watch, for the element of surprise.

Parting points: My real World Series prediction: St.Louis vs. Anaheim
Happy Birthday to the great Roberto Clemente. And what on Earth is Brett Favre’s problem?