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The two constants throughout my life have been my love for baseball and my passion for The Beatles. So it hardly seems a Revolution to stop thinking about the Taxman, quit being a Bad Boy, Act Naturally and produce a Top 10 list merging these two subjects.
10. Get Back – Ryan Dempster Most of the free agent pitchers opted for greener pastures elsewhere, like C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. But Ryan Dempster opted to return to Chicago, where he was an All-Star in 2008. Dempster probably took a below-market deal, as his average annual salary of $13 million barely exceeded Oliver Perez’ $12 million, and Perez was clearly not the Mets’ first choice. At the end of the song Get Back, there is a spoken piece by John Lennon, who addressed the crowd on the roof where the song was recorded and said, “I hope we passed the audition!” Clearly, the Cubs believe that Dempster passed his. 9. Run For Your Life – Willy Taveras
Willy Taveras has one redeeming quality for fantasy players and that is he led the majors with 68 stolen bases last year. When you don’t hit for a high average and you have no power, you better run for your life. There’s not a lot of redeeming qualities in the song, either. The Beatles were known for their songs about peace and love and in this one Lennon snarls, “I’d rather see you dead little girl than to be with another man.” Even the greats make mistakes, which is a good thing to keep in mind if you wind up with Taveras on your team. 8. Can’t Buy Me Love – Tim Wakefield One of the most famous lines in pop music history comes in the chorus of this song, where Paul McCartney belts out, “I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me love!” Tim Wakefield has a $4 million rolling contract extension, which allows the Red Sox to keep him as long as they wish at that salary. This year will be Wakefield’s 15th with Boston, easily the longest-tenured player on the club. I find it odd that the Players’ Association allows this contract to exist. It is almost as if Wakefield is single handedly trying to re-instate the reserve clause.
In the song, Lennon laments the girl who is leaving him behind with absolutely no remorse. “Before she gets to saying goodbye, she ought to think twice, she ought to do right by me.” Just how many teams has Mark Teixeira left behind? The Rangers didn’t think they could keep him, so they sent him to Atlanta, where he went to college. The Braves didn’t think they could keep him, so they sent him to the Angels. The Halos tried their best to keep him, but he left without too many tears. The Orioles, Nationals and Red Sox all extended large offers, which Teixeira seemingly had no trouble turning down. So this year, when Mark Teixeira strides to the plate in pinstripes, think of him for what he really is – the stuck-up girl who thought she was too good for everyone else. 6. Hello Goodbye – Brandon Backe McCartney’s song about trying to see the positive side in all situations also applies to what major league hitters think when Brandon Backe is on the mound. As the hitters eagerly say hello when they see him on the mound, Backe is left to turn his back and bid a fond adieu as yet another home run flies over the wall. Houston’s starter led the majors with 36 gopher balls in 2008. That’s a lot of goodbyes. 5. Good Day Sunshine – Jermaine Dye It is a testament to how talented The Beatles were that this radio-friendly, hook-driven song by McCartney was never even released as a single. Meanwhile, the White Sox are looking for a release from Jermaine Dye’s contract, which seems insane, especially when you consider that he put up a .349/.402/.737 line with 18 HR and 47 RBIs in 204 plate appearances in day games last year. His career OPS in the sunshine is .895, compared to an .829 mark overall. Somebody get the Cubs on the line! 4. I’m a Loser – Aaron Harang It is important to recognize the significance of this song, in which Lennon verbalizes how Bealtemania is wearing thin. “Although I laugh and I act like a clown, beneath this mask I am wearing a frown.” But no song in the group’s catalog lends itself to baseball like this one. And Aaron Harang tied for the major league lead, as he left the mound a loser 17 times last year. Since Harang had fewer wins than the other two guys, he is the biggest loser. 3. Nowhere Man – Bobby Abreu This could have easily been Adam Dunn, but somehow Bobby Abreu fits better. Maybe it is because he has a sad kind of face and it has got to be a lonely thing still being a free agent as we hit the second week of February. “He’s a real Nowhere Man, sitting in his Nowhere Land, making all his nowhere plans, for nobody.” This song is featured in the movie “Yellow Submarine” and one of the visuals is Jeremy, the Nowhere Man, sitting on a record that spins aimlessly around. I hope Abreu finds a new direction soon, as he’s a key member of my dynasty league.
There was no team whose bullpen cried for help more than the Mets last year. The Mets would have won the National League East by six games in 2008 if the game ended after eight innings. Meanwhile, Francisco Rodriguez established a single-season record with 62 saves. “Help me if you can I’m feeling down, And I do appreciate you being round, Help me get my feet back on the ground, Won’t you please, please help me?” Who knew Lennon was a Mets fan? 1. The Long and Winding Road – Manny Ramirez
Perhaps no song in The Beatles’ catalog had more drama than this one. McCartney was furious that Phil Spector added strings and schmaltz to this song without his approval and while the band was on its last legs at the time regardless, this certainly didn’t help matters any. One of the highlights of any McCartney concert is this song, which he seemingly goes to great lengths to nail live and perform it the way it was meant to be. And now with the “Let it Be Naked” album, we can hear it that way anytime. The king of baseball drama is Manny Ramirez and hopefully his long and winding road will lead him to a place where he is happy and he can continue being one of the best righty hitters in the history of the game. What is your favorite Beatles song and is there a player with whom you can associate the tune?Trackback(0)
Comments (19)
  written by ewanbrown, February 10, 2009
Some of these are pretty poor, but most of the good ones have been mentioned already to be fair
Manny - You Never Give Me Your Money (turning down LA's offer) Justin Maxwell - Maxwell's Silver Hammer (obvious) Manny - Carry That Weight (the LA offense) Abreu/Dunn/Hudson - Don't Pass Me By (and sign me) Mussina - The End (retirement) Wandy Rodriguez - When I Get Home (pitches much better) A-Rod - I Want To Hold Your Hand (he says to Bronson Arroyo) Any pitcher - The Fool On The Hill Johnny Damon - Hey Jude (Judas, at least in some Sox fans eyes) Mark Teixeira - Baby You're A Rich Man ($180m rich, to be precise) Randy Johnson - And Your Bird Can Sing (not if you throw a baseball at it) Joba - Drive My Car (under the influence) A.J. Burnett - Don't Let Me Down (now we've paid you all that money) Manny - Money (That's What I Want)
written by JoeLano, February 09, 2009
I have a few old timers:
Chains...Curt Flood Do you want to Know a Secret...Sen. George Mitchell Flying...Dock Ellis,high no-hitter Hey Bull Dog...Orel Hershisher,perfect nick name I am the Walrus...David Wells, yes he is Junk...Greg Maddux, best junk ever Rain...Spahn and Sain, then pray for Fool on the Hill...Dizzy Dean Twist and Shout...Louie Tiant When I'm 64...Minnie Minoso, well he was 54 in his last game.
written by Music Publishing Companies, February 09, 2009
Nice post very interesting I am really pleased to post my comment. I like Beatles.. Thanks!
written by lennymelnick, February 08, 2009
AROD to Katie Couric.."I Want to Tell You'
Omar Minaya.."Im a Loser" Jason Varitek thinking he would be out of baseall,says to Theo Epstein after getting a contract offer.."Im Happy Just To Dance with You" Mike Lowell after surgery for testilular cancer,"It Wont Be Long"
written by lennymelnick, February 08, 2009
Neither Arod or Steve Howe did anything during nite games.He was a "Day Tripper"
written by lennymelnick, February 08, 2009
Hello Goodby..for Nick Swisher trade to Giants or Braves
We cant have any more rukus so ..Johnny (Damon) be Good
written by lennymelnick, February 08, 2009
To all of us Mets fans from the 80's Too bad We couldnt have Strawberry Field Forever
written by big o, February 08, 2009
"the fool on the hill" ... bud selig
"there's a fog upon L.A" .... there's a fog upon L.A. and my friends have lost their way . we'll be over soon , they said . now they've lost themselves instead . ....... (any guesses ?)
written by BrianJoura, February 08, 2009
Harsh, Chuck. That's just harsh. Thanks for the laugh!
written by BrianJoura, February 08, 2009
Wow Rhett - we should have collaborated on this piece. Thanks for all of the good suggestions.
written by BrianJoura, February 08, 2009
Lenny - I love the combination of the early Beatles song plus teaming it with a Mets guy!
written by ChuckAnderson, February 08, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates - they share a primary color and a lowly position in the depths with the Yellow Submarine
written by RhettOldham, February 08, 2009
Yesterday...Derek Jeter. His best days are behind him.
Hard Day's Night...Joe Borowski, Todd Jones, and any other unwanted closer Do You Want to Know a Secret...Barry Bonds. That was just too easy. Devil In Her Heart....ARODs wife Day Tripper or Lady Madonna...AROD Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey...Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, OK enough of the drug jokes Fixing A Hole...NY Mets Front Office concerning there bullpen situation. Got To Get You Into My Life...Adam Dunn, Bobby Abreu, and all the other freeagents are hoping some club is singing this tune in there direction. I Should Have Known Better...Scott Boros on turning down so many contracts before the realization that the economy would dictate salaries. Magical Mystery Tour...Direction of the Baltimore Orioles Nowhere Man...Chad Cordero and Ben Sheets Old Brown Shoe...Jamie Moyer Strawberry Fields Forever...Tampa Bay Rays in 09
written by Lenny Melnick, February 08, 2009
The Beatles sang one of my Favorites,"Till There Was You"
Dedicated to Ryan Church and his concussions: There were bells on the hill But I never heard them ringing, No, I never heard them at all Till there was you. There were birds in the sky But I never saw them winging No, I never saw them at all Till there was you.
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Tags: Beatles Ryan Dempster Willy Taveras Tim Wakefield Mark Teixeira Brandon Backe Jermaine Dye Aaron Harang Bobby Abreu Francisco Rodriguez Manny Ramirez
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