Originally posted here by poster mroldguy:

In Motown there's much trepidation - Spread throughout the whole Tiger nation
Fans say "makes no sense" - To field this poor offense
And view the lineups with consternation

But wait many others reply now - Tis not of the offense we're shy now
It's the bullpen you see - That quite evidently
Gives these games to the other guy now

One could see if our big guns would wake -Other pitchers would note and would quake
And that fella named Davis - With his feet can he save us?
That surely could happen - it's my take

But you know that the pens still a joke - That quite frequently gives you a stroke
There's no pitcher there - Doesn't give you a scare
And let's just not speak about Coke

But wait, as you know , of this date now - In the standings we look pretty great now
Starters are delightful - Defense is frightful
But our runners are crossing the plate now

It all started when JL left town - And the busboys wild cheers did abound
They said he's the reason - We messed up post season
The "Old coot's" the worst manager around

Then came the longed for Tiger story - The Ivy League kid would seek glory
By taking the reins -He'd end Tiger pains
And proceed to the World Series foray

He didn't ride in on a horse - But he brought a new ball style of course
Our guys would run now - Not relax in the sun now
And his laptop would be his stat source

Some older folks did question a bit - Does the Kid even smoke chew or spit?
And how about the jacket - In L.A. caused a racket
But the busboys responded that's shit

And so far the Kid's doing nicely - In 1st place we are, more precisely
His strategy decisions - Most often were visions
That worked out nicely - precisely

So far in this season we've done well - And fans and the players all feel swell
But a little bad luck - If the team starts to suck
All the busboys will make Brad's life hell

So - a warning to the malcontent fringe - That tend to surface when other teams binge
What will happen you see - If you alienate DD
The next guy to manage - Brandon Inge