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As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and shine a rhyming spotlight on the Red Sox pitching!.

2007 left BoSox with new shiny rings
But that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be '08 kings

The pressure's always on after a championship year
This is going to be an important season in each pitcher's career

The '07 pitching got the job done, to my dismay
Everyone from Beckett to Aki -- save for Gagne...

They didn't land Santana, didn't want a trade too extreme
Leaving Schilling et al to carry the team

Bad news for the fans: there's already some trouble
Injuries to Schill and Beck mean they'll have to redouble

Wakefield's personal catcher is a thing of the past
Hopefully his knuckleball can stand fast

As for Dice-K, he's got to improve
4.40 ERA is alright, but it leaves him with something to prove

Young Lester's got the talent to pitch with his peers
But he's pitched just 26 games over the span of years

Back in the bullpen the crew's just as good
So long as they're healthy they'll dominate - that's just understood

Paplebon's arm has got to be watched though
Some "Joba Rules" woulda been good two years ago

This poem's gone too long so I'll leave you with this to ponder:
Will the pitching step up or squander?

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and cross our fingers for the Yanks!.

The Yanks had a(nother) disappointing post-season
I'd like to blame gnats, but that wasn't the only reason

This year they want to go all the way
And take a look at their roster: they've got the goods, I must say

They passed on Santana by not pulling out all the stops
In favor of keeping the young'uns on the team, which is tops

Nothing beats having talented kids on the roster
Cashman's got even more on the farm to foster

Of course there are veterans on the team, too
Posada and Jeter should lead the team through

The biggeset moves, of course, were Girardi and A-Rod
Both fabulous signings that greatly improved the squad

With Girardi at the helm I'm feeling optimistic
It should go without saying that the Yankees are my pick!

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and ponder the rebuilding phase in which the Orioles live.

"It's time to rebuild!" management said
"And trade Tejada and Bedard for prospects instead
"Let's shore up our farm
"and tone some young arms
"Forget about this year, just look ahead"

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and sadly report: Jays fans are doomed to another third place finish.

The Blue Jays are a perennial also-ran
This isn't a particularly good time to be a fan

It's tough to compete against the Yankees and Sox
We all know how it's gonna look in that standings box

The Injury God has been quite a beast
There's just no contending in the AL East

Starting pitching has the potential to be great
But Halladay and Ryan have been banged up as of late

As for offense there really isn't much to speak of
Thomas and Wells can't carry the team when push comes to shove

Aside from the pitching, which injuries will likely harm
This team is just average -- they should work on their farm.

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and remind y'all: The Rays are working hard to build up their young core!

Let's get this out on the table right away
The Rays may not be in contention, but they'll still fun to watch play

Kazmir, Shields, and Garza:
Three young pitchers with lots of hutzpa

It's a young team, which is great for the future years
The only old folks are Percival, Floyd and Reyes and they'll be able to mentor their peers

The unfortunate story of the Rocco Baldelli is a huge bust
He was a bright point on the team but he'll be on the sideline collecting rust

I'd love to see them give the Sox and Yanks a run for their money
But it won't be this year, honey

Oh, and by the way:
I wouldn't rule out a Bonds signing if in July he lowers his expected pay!

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and wonder: Will Joe Torre bring his winning ways with him to the west coast?

Torre's at the helm of the Blue Crew
And don't let his lack of emotion fool you
His last gig worked out great
Was loved no matter their fate
He's a perfect fit -- good with old dudes and youngsters too.

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and wonder: Why in tarnation did the D-Backs extend Randy Johnson's contract?!

The D-Backs are obsessed with Big Randy
Who once was a champ and quite handy
Now he's busted his back
And might not be on track
But who needs to pitch when the checks are so dandy?

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and wonder: Will the Padres recover from their 2007 bust-out?

Nothing's more disappointing than missing a post-season chance
(Just ask the Yankees, who've become used to that song and dance)

The Padres were so close but the Rockies wound up on top
This year San Diego wants to put that to a stop

With Peavy, Hoffman, and Young their pitching is great
PETCO's a beast for batters so in the pitchers' hands lie their fate

Like the Giants their offense is weak
Kouz and A-Gon better step up lest they leave the team up a creek

If they can stay injury-free the division is theirs for the taking
I have a good feeling this is a division champ team in the making!

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

Today we preview the Detroit Tigers, and our guest poet is Kurt Mensching of Mack Avenue Tigers

I once had some Pepto Bismol
To be drank when Todd is abysmal
But with Miguel here
Fans have little to fear
Still we're awaiting Jones' dismissal

As part of our season preview, FanHouse asked bloggers from around the internet to write a poem previewing their team's upcoming season in a series entitled MLB Poetry Previews. It's like high school English class, except about baseball!

For today's poem, we remain in house and wonder: Could the Giants have any LESS offense?

Let's start this out by being brutally bulnt:
This team has no chance -- I'm just being up front.

They've got less offense than a tee-ball team
And honestly, I'm not saying that to be mean

Saying farewell to Bonds was the right move to make
But his bat will be missed, whether his power was real or fake

It seems clear they should be rebuilding this year
They're missing their chance to work on their farm I fear

Signing folks like Zito and now Rowand just seems so silly
You can't be spending money willy-nilly

Maybe next year the Giants will be smarter
Grab some youngsters, get on the market and barter

The division is too strong to contend just yet
So stop wasting money and score as many top prospects as you can get!