An Ode to Brad Lidge

This one's for you number fifty-four,
for when you walk out of the bullpen door,
we know there is a chance to even the score,
and tack on more and more and more.

Last season's perfection was truly a feat,
striking out the opposition with the high heat,
going 47 for 47 you couldn't be beat,
ensuring your opponent imminent defeat.

However 2008 is quite a ways past,
and you're just not throwing the ball as fast,
leaving some to wonder if you should sit on your ass,
instead of being handed the ball in the last.

But we Met fans thank you and your 7.20 ERA,
and we hope that for the Phightin's in the last you'll stay,
because for every save that you blow away,
we know our team will have a chance every step of the way.