The New York Yankees can and should keep God Bless America in their rotation.  There is a history there, a profound one at that. That’s plenty of of chances to catch a plethora of performances of said song for one year.  Agree? Kate Smith, we love ya, but the saturation point has arrived. About six years ago.

I don’t know how to start a movement on this topic without being accused of being an un-patriotic heathen. But it’s not about that- it’s just not that good of a song. Not one I want to hear EVERY SINGLE GAME.  Plus, there is already a perfect song for the 7th inning stretch. More worrisome,  I got a cold glare at Jet Blue for not taking my hat off for that particular number.  Dear Lee Greenwood fan:  according to my records, this is a (historical/tired) pop song and not an anthem. If we start this kind of trend, where will it end? With everyone removing their sandals for Sweet Caroline?

I’ve noticed a lot of parks are quietly dropping this gem from the lineup.  I submit to you that this is clear, cultural progress. And, if they don’t drop it, fine.  That’s just one more Bavarian pretzel opportunity for me.

Hmmm….maybe that’s why they play it in first place.  Anyone got a copy of the the 2014 Pretzel Sales Prospectus? I got theory going on, here.