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Nickname Etiquette

punchinjudy — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:42:41 -0000

So I was with yer dog first an avid poster on Veb at the Stros Cubbies paint drying 13 inning drama at minutemaid park. It was a fun as we took my daughter to her first(rememberable game 9 months first one) game and got autographs. It was Roy Oswalt bobblehead doll day, which on his it says Roy Oswalt "The wizzard". Yer dog and I have discussed that Oswalt has had this nickname by houstoninas for a bit. Is it maybe that Ozzies was the wizzard of Oz as a full nickname however often shortened to the wizard?

One problem. The nickname is taken. As a Card fan I'm angry, but as we discussed more as a fan it seems a rule has been broken? When given nicknames there are usually no repeats..here are some off the head nicknames that are famous, and stand for one person.

- The Admiral

- The Great Bambino

- El Hombre

- The Glove

- Sweetness

- Human Highlight reel

- "the man"

Now keep in mind I'm not naive I know nicknames like "gibby" can apply more than once (both to guys named gibson though) My point is more the unique ones, and keep it to sports. If I'm missing famous repeats let me know.

coaches and their significance?

punchinjudy — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:19:46 -0000

On the way to work today at 4 am and thought of Hal Mcrae. Through his tenure as the hitting coach there have been some horendous slumps. I was trying to think if I have noticed whole teams going thorugh droughts the way they have. It has not been just this season. They started the season fine, then there were some injuries to big guns, and the rooks. Those are all factors, but again this is not the first time they have done this.

I'm not calling for anything specific, but at what point do you evaluate. How is a Hitting/pitching coach evaluated. With the ups and downs of a team, and a individuals it is just curious to me. The other thing I wonder is that you often hear of birds getting help on hitting from guys like Walker, or Big Mac and I have heard Hal too.

I'm glad Im not Mo to me it would be difficult to evaluate something like a hitting coach. If the team hits it could be cause of him, if they don't it doesn't nec. mean it's Hals fault either.

Thoughts?

Your entrance AB music

punchinjudy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:24:56 -0000

So this may nto be fanpost worthy but as I was sitting eating my 3 appetizers for $11 at Applebees and Shake it up came on I thought about this subject some more. whenever I'm at a game I always wonder what would I come up to AB with, or run in from the pen?

This has been talked about some during threads over the yrs since I been coming to VEB, but I thought it was a good off season(kinda) topic.

I already mentioned shake it up by the Cars for a Reliever. Maybe not his entrance but something the stadium plays. As for AB I might go with something silly Liek the BGs or maybe Jump around to get the crowd into it by HOP.

So two things what would you run in from the pen to, and Which players music during his AB did you like the most?

I have two. Welcome to the Jungle for Big Mac, and Crazy Train when Walker hit. I have to say though When Big mac batted and Axel warmed up of the system it was such a great feeling in the air.

If Just..

punchinjudy — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:53:13 -0000

I attended a leadership training deal in February this year and one lesson is brought up to mind when thinking of the 08 cards. If and just. We were told not to think in theses terms so to speak. It’s almost like you are waiting for something to happen instead of making it happen.

We hear a lot of things like..If they just had that bat, or if they had a starting pitcher or if they’d just get a solid relief guy. It seems there are too many if’s and justs to fix this team with one trade or in one year.

I have been happy with the team, as none of us expected them to do this well, and you don’t want to dismantle the farm for rentals. However is it more tragic for them to play so well, management to do nothing and see them play the way they are playing right now for the rest of the year? It’s almost like you need an in-between move that says this guy may help us this year but will definitely help in 09 and doesn’t burn the farm. Who would that be? Not sure if any of the current names fill that. I don’t like the script I feel that is being written and am not too excited about the next few months, but only time will tell.

One thing is for certain I’m glad I’m not MO.

What this team needs is a Larry Walker part 2.

punchinjudy — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:20:41 -0000

Not sure it could happen again or who for but I think this team needs a Larry Walker trade. The trade that Walt pulled off in late 04 that said to the team "we believe". I'm not sure that this teams is as good as 04. But I think that if they were able to do a move this team is dare I say "gritty" enough to win...maybe not it all but maybe the division.

I like this years team as they are not flashy, have had tons of injuries, and yet still win. The other thing about the Walker trade that made it so great is it just kinda happened. He wasn't to my knowledge a name being shopped and then bam the Cards had him. There are tons a names floating this year C.C,Holliday,Maddux, etc. Who could be this years under the radar guy? Maybe an under performing Giles?

I might be dreaming, but who could you see the cards getting whether it be bullpen help, or a bat, what would it do to chemistry could it help or hurt? My thought is go get a starter cause I'm not sure this group can hold it together all yr. What do you think

M Young to Cards?

punchinjudy — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:28:37 -0000

Didn't see this posted, but it was on 175 The Wilson show? They were talking baout the Cards and Strauss predicted a fall to earth because of all the cards good stats in OBP, Era, etc they are like 8th in runs scored. He said it has been mentioned to get a bat which we all know, but is hard cause most bats don't come available until late next month. The host asked who and he said maybe Young from Texas which he called doubtful.

I lived East of Dalls for a few yrs and watched this guy come up he moved around their infield and you never heard any gripe of him changing positions etc, plus IMO won the allstar game a few times for the AL. He does nto get alot of press cause he plays for the rangers...I doubt they would do it cause of Kennedy, but would love to see it

Peter Gammons givin some love..

punchinjudy — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:38:24 -0000

Didn't have time but yetsetrday on the Mike T. show Gammons was on doing team reviews etc. He said in spring that he watched the birds 2-3 times and said this is a very very poor team...In the first few weeks he said he's changed his mind. They still arent going to win the Central(in is opinion) but are much better than he thought, and would be the first to admit he was wrong. St louis is one of the few "pure" baseball towns in america. Great place to play.

Said Duncan makes pitchers "believe" and would never tell him his pitchers are bad because Duncan would give him his mind and has before.

There are a few good stories this year. Hamilton and Ankiel. Noone in the history of the game has attempted to do what he has done.

Said that Ankiel brings inspiration to the team that the others want to do it for him. His is a "phenomanal" person and th eball club loves him.

It was a great 2-3 min blurp all giving the team some love...

Izy2 and Kennedy

punchinjudy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:09:48 -0000

If I'm guessing right most people agree they should part ways with both. Not many people liked the C.Iz signing and his spring hasn't helped.

If memory serves last year Kennedy wasn't too hot(in S.T.) and they stuck it out with him as well.

We all know there are a ton of other options at 2b,Even before you explore outside options(see belly thread)
but what about SS. I haven't heard how Ryan has done in S.T. I don't see a deal where they could part with both.

If you cut A.K. youd have to play miles,ryan or hauff. Also haven't heard how Hauff is doing this spring, if he's unproven this seems unlikely. If you cut IZ2 then miles and ryan?

They could cut both keep ryan and miles for ss? and perhaps get belly?

They probably ride it out

Return of the belly?

punchinjudy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:43:52 -0000

per mlb...The Nationals are dealing with a surplus at second base, and Rosenthal believes that Ron Belliard is the most logical piece to move, what with his $1.6MM salary this season, and his $1.9MM for next. Rosenthal pinpoints the Rockies (perhaps too little range on the right side with Jeff Baker and Todd Helton), Cardinals, Twins, and White Sox as potential trade partners

I for one don't see it happening with Kennedy and Miles (although miles plays SS alot) it happening. I liked belly and will always remeber that play in S.D. he made. Thought for the money he would have been a good sign and thus far Kennedy has been a bust he started on like a 1.mil minor league deal last yr...

Mench signs with TX

punchinjudy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:30:34 -0000

a minor league deal with Tx. Many wanted a gamble by the cards. Here are the remaining guys...Barry Bonds, Reggie Sanders, Shannon Stewart, Kenny Lofton, Corey Patterson, Shawn Green, and Trot Nixon..

I doubt they will go after any, and none liked my patterson idea, so what about either offering minor league offers to any of those(which a few of those guys might laugh)or maybe wait til ST is complete and see how the youn guys do. Then if a need is pressing and one of those guys is unsigned grab em.