Dave Philley was a Phillie once, and if that seems prophetic,
He also played in Philadelphia as an Athletic.
Rube Walker, as a Dodger catcher, didn’t play a lot,
But was behind the plate for Bobby Thompson’s famous ‘shot.’
Billy Martin always had a temper that was quick.
Was traded by the Yankees, a bad influence on Mick.
Jack Morris, with the Tigers, was a complete game machine.
Won one ring there, two with the Jays, and one with Twins, between.
Bill North’s speed and defense helped the A’s win back-to-back, son,
Despite famous clubhouse fight with Mister Reggie Jackson.
George Brett, a lifelong Royal, thirteen times took All Star stage.
Today, the Hall-of-Famer’s known most for his pine tar rage.
John Smoltz pitched twenty years for Braves, part of a great rotation.
Now spends his time in broadcast booths, awaiting Hall citation.
Justin Morneau, Twins first baseman, came down from B.C.
First Canadian to win an A.L. MVP.
Earle Combs was leadoff hitter for the Yanks’ murderers’ row.
He played eleven years, replaced by Joe DiMaggio.
Dick Howser played and managed for the Yankees and K.C.
He guided Royals over Cards to series victory.
Tony Perez was the "Big Dog" in the Reds Machine.
Amongst its gnashing cogs he seemed to always be serene.
Roy Halladay, hard throwing "Doc," could pitch without fatigue.
He had two rings, a perfect game and won Cy’s in each league.
Dusty Rhodes was noted for his many clutch pinch hits.
He was a Giant at the plate. His fielding was the pits.
Leon Wagner, "Daddy Wags," hit homers for five teams.
He wound up homeless in L.A. and died with shattered dreams.
John Roseboro was battered by the Giants’ Marichal.
The Dodger was forgiving, though, and Juan became his pal.
Bobby Valentine, indeed, was no flash in the pan.
He played with five clubs, managed three, including in Japan.
Joe Dugan played a good third base with Babe and Lou’s great Yanks.
They say he earned his nickname, though, by often "Jumping" ranks.
Yogi Berra might be the best catcher of all time.
Some say it’s his malaprops that make him so sublime.
Felipe Alou had brothers two and, later, son that played.
As player and as manager, he gets a middling grade.
Lou Whitaker excelled in eighteen-year-long Tiger run.
It’s fitting and appropriate Sweet Lou wore number one.