Granted, I know what you mean about teams not doing the 'little cool things' anymore. And I do agree with you that that song is as much a sign of Summer as the Wild Anthem is a sign of winter for me!
However those are days past where baseball wasn't the place where you could get a ball thrown at your head for spite...
That's a good point. I had forgotten about the Skating W's song. However, it sounds like someone's being abused in order to hit the high notes. :)
As for Torii Hunter, he should know that there are ways to get back at a pitcher even in the American League. When Julio next pitches against the Twins, all someone has to do is bunt up the first baseline and let the pitcher field the ball. Instant retaliation.
And, of course, probable suspensions, but that's the price you pay.