All-Star

Jeter got two hits while in
His final All-Star game.
He got a huge ovation
As the crowd roared out his name.

Though afterwards, the pitcher claimed
He’d tossed some easy throws,
Like Derek wasn’t quite the hitter
Everybody knows.

But Jeter is a classy guy;
When told what Wainwright said,
He laughed and answered, “Thank him”
As he shrugged and shook his head.

The pitcher later stated
That he’d meant it as a joke;
Still, it’s hard to reel back in
The stupid words you spoke.

The baseball world won’t be the same
When Derek Jeter leaves,
For few can match the heart he puts
In all that he achieves.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 9:06 AM
A bitter sweet honor for Minnesota to host this momentous moment.
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 11:50 PM
YOu know a lot of things about many topics. This is another one I know nothing about but I enjoyed it all the same@!
Anish Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 5:16 PM
So - you are a Yankees fan - with me it is the Mets all the way. I don't think you will find many pretty mermaids in the East River Do you remember the Seinfield episode where they swam in it? Anyhow you have written a nice tribute to a great athlete. B'Shalom Matthew Anish
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 5:11 PM
A true legend of the game Ilene...hugs Tim
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