An Ode to Opening Day

It's the most wonderful time of the year,
get out your hanky's, stand up and cheer.
It's baseball time ya'll,
there is something worth watching on TV until fall!!

I get giddy with just the thought,
even though my squad has potential to rot.
On paper they dont have alot of promise,
Do you like my first name? It's Thomas.

There is unproven talent all over the field,
and embarrassing play may require an eye shield.
What's really scary is Livan as our number one,
with the opening night start, oh what fun!

I predict he'll give up four in the first inning,
Torii Hunter and his squad will be winning.
After the game Torii Hunter will say,
'Gosh Am I glad that I did not stay.'

But thats not what matters, the season is here.
I'll be on the couch with some chips and a beer.
Oh wait, oh no, MLBMommy wants to diet.
And I foolishly agreed to try it.

That doesn't matter either, it's all about the game.
Nick Punto's swing is pathetic and lame.
The very best part about opening night,
Is that first place is still in sight.

It might not last long but we still have hope,
Who the heck is the current Pope?
I will finish up this ode with some season predictions,
And they might become an MLBDaddy tradition.

Gomez will be a complete goof,
the team's best pitcher will surely be Boof.
Everett will have a terrible year,
Redmond will pull a muscle in his rear.

Cuddyer and Morneau will have nice seasons,
Why Livan? Give me one good reason.
The bullpen will be the teams biggest plus,
and Delmon Young the teams biggest bust.

Mauer will be steady and will hopefully rake,
When I think about the rotation I start to shake.
Weak defense at third may lead to Lamb's demise,
Hopefully he can step up and surprise.

I put this team on about 75 wins,
A fourth place finish for my beloved Twins.
Hopefully I'm wrong and the team takes flight,
Lets find out, it all starts tonight!