| The Night Before Christmas | |
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: The Night Before Christmas Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:21 pm | |
| (My apologies to those with other beliefs.............)
Twas the night before Christmas at Comerica Park The seats were all empty, the stadium was dark.
The helmets were hung in the dugout with care In hopes that Spring Training soon would be there
The Tigers were home, all snug in their beds While visions of pennants danced in their heads.
And Mario in his jersey, and Rod in his cap Had just settled down for an offseason nap
When out on the field in the dead of the night Came the roar of a crowd, who was nowhere in sight
Away to my seat I ran like the wind Behind the home dugout, with family and friends
The new fallen snow that covered the grass Blinded my eyes and froze my a$$
When what to my football-weary eyes should there be But a field full of men wearing old English “D”
Then in an instant the field came alive With our handsome Tigers who led one to five
More rapid than bullets the pitches he threw It must be Zumaya, his arm good as new
Now Polanco, now Edgar, now Bonderman and Grandy On Carlos, on Pudge, on Todd and Verland-y
To the edge of the warning track, leaping up on the wall Who could believe Curtis caught that fly ball?
As the green grass of the outfield met dirt nice and dry Joel picked off a runner and Maggs caught a fly
Then into the dugout our happy boys flew With their gloves and their hats and their big smiles too
They were dressed in home white with a blue letter “D” Their clothes were pristine, not a spot on a knee
The lineup was posted, it was left up to fate Curtis grabbed his big bat and stolled to the plate
The butt of a Marlboro Jim held tight in his lips He face was serene, his hands on his hips
In the blink of an eye, Grandy stood on third base Poli stepped up next, a grin on his face
And on down the lineup, with hit after hit ‘Til they batted around, and weren’t through yet
As a pitch came hurling towards Magglio’s nose He made a great swing, and the crowd then arose
The ball cleared the fence by at least a good mile Maggs took his trot and crossed home with a smile
And I heard Maggs exclaim as he took his bow Happy Spring Training, it’s just three months now!
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mrsrabelo Erie SeaWolf
Number of posts : 2284 Age : 32 Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Jeff Larish | Fish: Mike Rabelo | Rockie: Jason Grilli | Bullpen catcher: Scott Pickens Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-05
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:36 pm | |
| OMG that was awesome! Did you write that? | |
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:38 pm | |
| - mrsrabelo wrote:
- OMG that was awesome! Did you write that?
Yep. Thanks!!!!!!!! | |
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mrsrabelo Erie SeaWolf
Number of posts : 2284 Age : 32 Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Jeff Larish | Fish: Mike Rabelo | Rockie: Jason Grilli | Bullpen catcher: Scott Pickens Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-05
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:40 pm | |
| - Trinita wrote:
- mrsrabelo wrote:
- OMG that was awesome! Did you write that?
Yep. Thanks!!!!!!!! Its awesome!! I d it! I might have to steal it. | |
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:42 pm | |
| - mrsrabelo wrote:
- Trinita wrote:
- mrsrabelo wrote:
- OMG that was awesome! Did you write that?
Yep. Thanks!!!!!!!! Its awesome!! I d it! I might have to steal it. Go right ahead!!!! | |
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catbox_9 DTF1 ADMINISTRATOR Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 22295 Age : 36 Location : Paso Robles, California Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Justin Verlander Reputation : 17 Registration date : 2007-10-05
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:19 pm | |
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laprimamirala Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 14194 Age : 62 Location : SE Michigan Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio........:) Reputation : 11 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:19 am | |
| Insomnia ROCKS!! | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:29 pm | |
| - Trinita wrote:
- (My apologies to those with other beliefs.............)
Twas the night before Christmas at Comerica Park The seats were all empty, the stadium was dark.
The helmets were hung in the dugout with care In hopes that Spring Training soon would be there
The Tigers were home, all snug in their beds While visions of pennants danced in their heads.
And Mario in his jersey, and Rod in his cap Had just settled down for an offseason nap
When out on the field in the dead of the night Came the roar of a crowd, who was nowhere in sight
Away to my seat I ran like the wind Behind the home dugout, with family and friends
The new fallen snow that covered the grass Blinded my eyes and froze my a$$
When what to my football-weary eyes should there be But a field full of men wearing old English “D”
Then in an instant the field came alive With our handsome Tigers who led one to five
More rapid than bullets the pitches he threw It must be Zumaya, his arm good as new
Now Polanco, now Edgar, now Bonderman and Grandy On Carlos, on Pudge, on Todd and Verland-y
To the edge of the warning track, leaping up on the wall Who could believe Curtis caught that fly ball?
As the green grass of the outfield met dirt nice and dry Joel picked off a runner and Maggs caught a fly
Then into the dugout our happy boys flew With their gloves and their hats and their big smiles too
They were dressed in home white with a blue letter “D” Their clothes were pristine, not a spot on a knee
The lineup was posted, it was left up to fate Curtis grabbed his big bat and stolled to the plate
The butt of a Marlboro Jim held tight in his lips He face was serene, his hands on his hips
In the blink of an eye, Grandy stood on third base Poli stepped up next, a grin on his face
And on down the lineup, with hit after hit ‘Til they batted around, and weren’t through yet
As a pitch came hurling towards Magglio’s nose He made a great swing, and the crowd then arose
The ball cleared the fence by at least a good mile Maggs took his trot and crossed home with a smile
And I heard Maggs exclaim as he took his bow Happy Spring Training, it’s just three months now! I you!! Please post that in the Poetry Thread and Sticky it forever!! INCREDIBLE and SOOOO inspiring!!
Last edited by on Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:53 pm; edited 1 time in total | |
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laprimamirala Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 14194 Age : 62 Location : SE Michigan Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio........:) Reputation : 11 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:18 pm | |
| It brings out GRRRREAT creativity! This was awesome, chica! | |
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:21 pm | |
| Whooda thunk it from an accountant, eh? | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:07 pm | |
| A HELLA accountant then!!
and SOOOO accountable!!
GO TRINITA!! | |
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catbox_9 DTF1 ADMINISTRATOR Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 22295 Age : 36 Location : Paso Robles, California Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Justin Verlander Reputation : 17 Registration date : 2007-10-05
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:26 pm | |
| What a poem! Better every time! | |
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iluvpudge7 Erie SeaWolf
Number of posts : 2194 Location : MI :) Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Not sure yet... Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:16 am | |
| That was great!!! | |
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:29 am | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:14 pm | |
| HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! :turkeytime: | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:14 pm | |
| Blessings and Dressings..... | |
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GoGetEmTigers DTF1 ADMINISTRATOR Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 57424 Age : 65 Location : Eastern Ohio, near Wheeling WV Favorite Current Tiger(s) : JV, Hunter, Jackson, Porcello, Avila (really ALL of em!) Reputation : 20 Registration date : 2007-10-05
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:21 am | |
| Yes!!
Talent abounds here!! | |
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:10 am | |
| Don't forget to read it to the kiddies on Christmas eve. | |
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laprimamirala Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 14194 Age : 62 Location : SE Michigan Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio........:) Reputation : 11 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:56 am | |
| Definitely will send it to fellow Tiger buds! | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:54 pm | |
| 6 more days until Christmas Eve..... | |
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laprimamirala Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 14194 Age : 62 Location : SE Michigan Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio........:) Reputation : 11 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:56 pm | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
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laprimamirala Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 14194 Age : 62 Location : SE Michigan Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio........:) Reputation : 11 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:40 pm | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:07 am | |
| Well Christmas Eve came, and Christmas Eve went my shopping was finished, my money was spent
I woke up this morning and jumped out of bed I tripped on the dog and fell right on my head
while visions of "Sugar Plums" made me see stars I prayed that my injuries wouldn't leave scars
then what to my wondering eyes should appear old Santa had left me a house full of BEER!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!! | |
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laprimamirala Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 14194 Age : 62 Location : SE Michigan Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio........:) Reputation : 11 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Tue Dec 25, 2007 12:57 pm | |
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Trinita West Michigan Whitecap
Number of posts : 431 Age : 59 Location : Jacksonville, FL Favorite Current Tiger(s) : Magglio Reputation : 0 Registration date : 2007-10-29
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:02 am | |
| Well, Santa left me Goldschlager instead of beer. But I was feeling pretty merry. Nice poem though, TS.
Hope you all had a great holiday. | |
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tigersaint Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 8973 Age : 62 Location : Other, but I LIKE it here!! Favorite Current Tiger(s) : All of 'em, except the BAD ones!! Reputation : 25 Registration date : 2007-10-06
| Subject: Re: The Night Before Christmas Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:40 pm | |
| Goldschlager's great but I think Beer is better I like it so cold that I drink in a sweater
I can't get enough of that fine frosty brew I must have another, perhaps I'll have two!! | |
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GoGetEmTigers DTF1 ADMINISTRATOR Detroit Tiger
Number of posts : 57424 Age : 65 Location : Eastern Ohio, near Wheeling WV Favorite Current Tiger(s) : JV, Hunter, Jackson, Porcello, Avila (really ALL of em!) Reputation : 20 Registration date : 2007-10-05
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