Let's Sing: Each MLB Team's First-Half Song

Mike  Kent by Senior Writer Written on July 12, 2009
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Well, as the first half is coming to an end, I thought we may want to end it with a song. Or, with many songs... it will be fun!

Every team has been doing something. Some have been winning, some are still in the race, and some are free falling.

Each one of these teams can sing, and they can sing what they are doing. 

Let’s look at what each team is feeling at the end of the first half.

 

Arizona Diamondbacks

First Half in A Few Words: The team that came close to winning the NL West last year is trying to stay out of last place. Not looking the best in the world of the D-Backs.

Song: "Is This the World We Created"

By: Queen

 

Atlanta Braves

First Half in A Few Words: These guys have been playing good baseball in the last month, and with the Mets and Phillies down fall, they are still very much in the race.

Song: "Don't Give Up on Us"

By: David Soul

 

Baltimore Orioles

First Half in A Few Words: This team looks lost. Other then their beautiful ball park there is no reason to go to O's games.

Song: "Who Wants To Live Forever?"

By: Queen

 

Boston Red Sox

First Half in A Few Words: Who needs Manny? When you have Jason Bay things are just fine, maybe even better. Looking like the best team in baseball and a lock for the playoffs.

Song: "Wake Me Up When September Ends"

By: Green Day

 

Cincinnati Reds

First Half in A Few Words: The young Reds are still in it. But they have a team that can go a long way for a long time.

Song: "Forever Young"

By: Rod Stewart

 

Chicago Cubs

First Half in A Few Words: After being Kings of the NL last season, the Cubs find themselves not even in front of the NL Central. Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley are big let downs.

Song: "Don't Let Me Down"

By: The Beatles

 

Chicago White Sox

First Half in A Few Words: They are in it; they are in reach of the AL Central leading Tigers. They just need to win a few more than the Tigers and they are in the lead!

Song: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"

By: Michael Jackson

 

Colorado Rockies

First Half in A Few Words: They started badly, but in the last few months they have been making an amazing comeback. They may copy the 2007 Rockies, and they are just one game out of the Wild Card.

Song: "There Can Be Miracles When You Believe"

From: The Prince of Egypt

 

Cleveland Indians

First Half in A Few Words: Well, things are not going as planed. The team that some people considered to be the best in the AL Central has been the bust of baseball.

Song: "Heartbreak Hotel 56"

By: Elvis Presley

 

Detroit Tigers

First Half in A Few Words: The Tigers are in first! Last time they made the playoffs they ended up in the World Series. Maybe we will see a repeat.

Song: "Eye of the Tiger"

By: Survivor

 

Florida Marlins

First Half in A Few Words: The young Marlins are in it. They are only two games out of the East, and the young guys are only going to get better. But do not worry NL East, they will probably trade their best players soon like they always do.

Song: "Forever Young"

By: Alphaville

 

Houston Astros

First Half in A Few Words: They have had help from their young players, but not enough to be in the race. But they are Stayin Alive.

Song: "Stayin' Alive"

By: Bee Gees

 

Kansas City Royals

First Half in A Few Words: They started the season red hot, but that was short lived. They have had one feel good story with Zack Greinke. But the rest is a mess.

Song: "Another One Bites the Dust"

By: Queen

 

Los Angeles Angels

First Half in A Few Words: Last year they were the best team in baseball, this year they are half a game behind. But Vlad is back on! And they miss being kings.

Song: "I Just Can't Wait To Be King"

By: The Lion King

 

Los Angeles Dodgers

First Half in A Few Words: The best team in the NL by far, leads the way and is making it look easy. And now that Manny is back they may clinch it in early August. And they have the best record in baseball in the first half.

Song: "We Are the Champions"

By: Queen

 

Minnesota Twins

First Half in A Few Words: Other then the last three games with the Yankees, this team has been ok, thanks to the M&M combo. But in the last two seasons they have been breaking hearts.

Song: "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"

By: Kiki Dee

 

Milwaukee Brewers

First Half in A Few Words: They are in the heat of the race, one of the better lineups in baseball. They are on their way to winning a lot of games with this great team.

Song: "Be Prepared"

By: The Lion King

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Who's song is the best?

  • Nats

    8.3%
  • Mets

    5.9%
  • Dodgers

    10.7%
  • Rangers

    9.5%
  • Red Sox

    37.3%
  • Other

    28.4%
  • Total votes: 169
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