"As the season (don’t ask what season: the season) is about to open, at last, as Johan Santana gets ready to win 25 games, as Jose Reyes prepares to play all 162 games (plus the post-season), as David Wright gets set for 35 homers, as Jenrry Mejia and Ike Davis step into our dreams of rookie glory – ah, let it all roll out! – as the whole team lines up for kisses on the forehead, what better time to turn our attention to Charles North’s Complete Lineups? Answer: No better time, right now, before Oliver Perez goes on the DL again. The lineup poems were introduced in Charles’ first book, in 1972, and new ones have appeared in magazines and books over the years. Last year, we brought them all together in one beautiful little book, with art by Paula North, a key member of the coaching staff from the beginning. The book has received some very nice reviews in poetry publications – and on MLB.com. - Robert Hershon"
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