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I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Ballad of Rip Van Griffey

This is a tribute to our good friend Ken Griffey Junior who is alleged to have mistaken the Seattle clubhouse for a Moeller math class.  I don't know if the future Hall of Famer was asleep or not but as a Colerain fan, I can not help but poke fun at the guy.  I hope that he takes this in the good natured spirit in which it is intended.

Also apologies to the Everly Brothers and Suzi Dornbusch, love you baby.

Wake up Kenny Jr. Wake up

Wake up Kenny Jr. Wake up



In the clubhouse sound asleep
and we are trying to sweep
its the seventh inning
a righties on
we want you to go deep



Wake up Kenny Jr.
Wake up Kenny Jr.
What are we gonna tell the media
What are we gonna tell the skip
What are we gonna tell the fans
That say release the bum

Wake up Kenny Jr
Wake up Kenny Jr.


The skipper told you that you were on the bench
Your batting is giving off a stench
Wake up Kenny Jr
Wake up Kenny Jr
You gotta go home



Wake up Kenny Jr wake up
Wake up Kenny Jr wake up
Our DH isn't so hot
He doesn't have much of a shot
You fell asleep, you need to stretch
And we can't find you a cot

Wake up Kenny Jr
Wake up Kenny Jr well

What are we gonna tell your agent.
And how about Senior Ken
What are we gonna to tell the press
That says you goofed again


Wake up Kenny Jr
Wake up Kenny Jr.

2 comments:

  1. If there's a splinter in that fat Griffass from sitting, it would be the size of a railroad tie.

    Jaydee

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