Professor Clerihew's Mets Year in Review

1B Carlos Delgado Avoids playing Lotto But he did less than zip When he messed up his hip. 2B Alex Cora Was looking to restore a Career path like his chums But alas he's all thumbs. SS Jose Reyes Likes to delay us His return for some reason Will take place next season. 3B David Wright Was feeling all right 'Till a pitch from Matt Cain Nearly scrambled his brain. C Brian Schneider Is good at catching a slider And it would be good, too, If he hit just a few. OF Fernando Martinez Does not want to be seen as A dud at the plate But it's getting quite late. OF Carlos Beltran Is someone to depend on He plays through cheers and boos But not with a bone bruise. OF Gary Sheffield Patrolled in left field Hit home run 500 But his days as a Met are numbered. SP Johan Santana Has a buffalo ranch in Montana He gives hungry friends tips: Stay away from the chips. SP Oliver Perez Always does what he says "Pay my huge fee And I'll screw up my knee." SP John Maine ...