Sen-Shea-tional
With the acquisitions of Roberto Alomar and David Justice, and the signing of Roger Cedeno, here’s how the New York Mets’ opening-day lineup could look:
Roger Cedeno, RF Mets hit speed dial.
Edgardo Alfonzo, 3B Hot corner ticket.
Roberto Alomar, 2B Sets table for Piazza.
Mike Piazza, C M-V-P, M-V-P.
David Justice, LF Left-handed pop.
Todd Zeile, 1B Karros-like decline?
Jay Payton, CF Interchangeable part.
Rey Ordonez, SS All you need is glove.
Al Leiter, P No Leiter-ing zone.
Stars & Pinstripes
With the signing of Jason Giambi, the acquisition of John Vander Wal, and expected signing of Rondell White, here’s how the New York Yankees’ opening-day lineup could look:
Derek Jeter, SS Pride of Yankees II
Rondell White, LF A do-Ron, Ron, Ron.
Bernie Williams, CF Captain Consistency.
Jason Giambi, 1B Yankee natural.
Robin Ventura, 3B Switch at hot corner.
J. Vander Wal, DH Professional hitter.
Jorge Posada, C Plate of Carne Posada.
Shane Spencer, RF Takes over for O’Neill.
Alfonso Soriano, 2B Lineup has nine lives.
Roger Clemens, P Rock(et) solid staff.
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