Unlike many pop-punk songs from its era, \u201cThe (Shipped) Gold Standard\u201d preaches against self-pity and blaming one\u2019s problems on the world. The Rockies have had a long-standing issue with the thin air of Denver, which stunts pitcher development, scares veteran hurlers away, and creates difficult adjustments for hitters. At a certain point, however, the Rockies can\u2019t blame all their problems on the circumstances. They need to find a new way to adapt and overcome, because the humidor hasn’t worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MPL: \u201cSometimes I want to quit this all and become an accountant now\/But I\u2019m no good at math and besides, the dollar is down \u2026 You can only blame your problems on the world for so long\/Before it all becomes the same old song.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona Diamondbacks: \u201cDeath Valley\u201d by Fall Out Boy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The D-backs are somewhat geographically close to Death Valley, and both the location and the song fit their current situation. Arizona is at a low, dry point in its franchise history, a trough between its last strong season in 2017 and whenever the next one may come. The awkward friends-with-benefits relationship described in the song fits the purgatory the D-backs lived in for a few years, halfway between contention and pretense. Now, they\u2019ve reached the bottom of the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I hope y’all enjoyed this project. If you liked it, feel free to comment with any ideas for something similar I could do. Also, follow me on Twitter at @BaseballEmoKid if you haven’t already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe Take Over, the Break\u2019s Over\u201d:\u00a0https:\/\/genius.com\/2011806<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLA Devotee\u201d: https:\/\/www.filmaffinity.com\/us\/film405353.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m Like a Lawyer With the Way I\u2019m Always Trying to Get You Off (Me and You)\u201d: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/I%27m_Like_a_Lawyer_with_the_Way_I%27m_Always_Trying_to_Get_You_Off_(Me_%26_You)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe (Shipped) Gold Standard\u201d: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/73605775138879034\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDeath Valley\u201d: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dX50r4WRmRw<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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