Louis Phillips - "The Baseball Counting Song: A Brief History of the New York Yankees Under George"

Ten New York Yankees standing in line.
One criticized the owner; now there are nine.

Nine New York Yankees strode to home plate.
One struck out swinging; now there are eight.

Eight Yankee relievers, sweet as heaven.
Until one blew a close lead; now there are seven.

Seven New York Yankees hated their critics.
One complained to a sportswriter; now there are six.

Six New York Yankees keep hopes alive.
One manager lost six straight; now there are five.

Five New York Yankees made the crowds roar.
George labeled one "Mr. May"; now there are four.

Four New York Yankees out on a spree.
One drank like a fish; now there are three.

Three New York Yankees hit, caught, and threw.
One played the harmonica; now there are two.

Two New York Yankees thought baseball was fun.
One was called "a fat toad"; now there's just one.

One New York Yankee? A superstar! A winner!
No. One New York Yankee named Steinbrenner.


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