Album DescriptionIt has been said that poetry captures and expresses the essence of a people. Continuing the distinguished relationship between poetry and baseball, Michael C Ford has scoured the sandlots of Southern California to compile a stellar lineup of heavy-hitting and ruber-armed literary figures, eager to take their swings and toss some metaphors for the newest team on the sporting scene, the Los Angeles Bards. Their poems cover a panoramic view of the baseball landscape, from pickup softball and semi-pro to the major leagues, exploring the game's inner magic and meaning and recalling its cult heroes and icons. Sponsored by the Baseball Reliquary.