nicknames

chriskelly · 10-16-2005, 10:02 PM

If you are like me, you give your players nicknames to make the PBP more interesting. When choosing between 2 potential draft picks, I'll go w/ the guy nicknamed "Yoda" every time.

Some of my favorites are Horatio Ramirez ("Ho-Ram"), Grady Sizemore "Size matters") and Brandon "baby got" Bache. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this!!!

Eugene Church · 10-16-2005, 11:05 PM

Yeah, I occasionally give nicknames to players in my fictional leagues.

It does make the pbp a little more interesting.

I just don't overdo it.

Bobble · 10-18-2005, 10:25 AM

Has anyone else considered adding some of the nicknames to the regular first name file? I'm considering putting things like "Black-Eyed Pete", "Happy Jack", or "Vinegar Tom" as a player's first name rather than have him called Jeff "Vinegar Tom" Winstrom. Of course, his first initial would be wrong on a lot of screens. Solemn Bill Teague would be S.Teague but I'm not sure I mind that much. Any opinions?

marky32082 · 10-18-2005, 11:56 AM

I was actually going to ask for suggestions on nicknames. I have a hot prospect 1B who is coming into his own in his 4th (!) season at 22 (!!) years of age.

Name: Frank Das

He's a big lefty who can also catch. Was originall called up the year he was drafted at 18 to fill a dire need at firstbase. Hit pretty mediocre but was all I had. Came back as a starter the next two years only to tank for half a season each year before being sent down to AAA. Now in his fourth season he spent the first half mashing in AAA before coming up in July. He had a horrid first month up but now is mashing for the first time in the majors. He needs a nickname.

Sublimity · 10-18-2005, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marky32082

I was actually going to ask for suggestions on nicknames. I have a hot prospect 1B who is coming into his own in his 4th (!) season at 22 (!!) years of age.

Name: Frank Das

He's a big lefty who can also catch. Was originall called up the year he was drafted at 18 to fill a dire need at firstbase. Hit pretty mediocre but was all I had. Came back as a starter the next two years only to tank for half a season each year before being sent down to AAA. Now in his fourth season he spent the first half mashing in AAA before coming up in July. He had a horrid first month up but now is mashing for the first time in the majors. He needs a nickname.

Das Boot?
Frank "Oh happy" Das?
Frank "Das Bart" Das?

J.HenryWaugh · 10-18-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobble

Has anyone else considered adding some of the nicknames to the regular first name file? I'm considering putting things like "Black-Eyed Pete", "Happy Jack", or "Vinegar Tom" as a player's first name rather than have him called Jeff "Vinegar Tom" Winstrom. Of course, his first initial would be wrong on a lot of screens. Solemn Bill Teague would be S.Teague but I'm not sure I mind that much. Any opinions?

It would probably be okay, especially if your league is set in way back in the 'good old days'. A lot of players were better known by their nicknames than their first names to the point where their first names were rarely used (Babe Ruth, Dizzy Dean, Pepper Martin, Bobo Newsom, etc.). Not too many modern players have that colorful moniker, which is a bit of a shame, but with guys like Milton Bradley and Coco Crisp, we may not need 'em!

J.HenryWaugh · 10-18-2005, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

Das Boot?
Frank "Oh happy" Das?

Or if it's pronounced Dahz, how about Frank (Hoggin) Das?

Bobble · 10-18-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by marky32082

I was actually going to ask for suggestions on nicknames. I have a hot prospect 1B who is coming into his own in his 4th (!) season at 22 (!!) years of age.

Name: Frank Das

He's a big lefty who can also catch. Was originall called up the year he was drafted at 18 to fill a dire need at firstbase. Hit pretty mediocre but was all I had. Came back as a starter the next two years only to tank for half a season each year before being sent down to AAA. Now in his fourth season he spent the first half mashing in AAA before coming up in July. He had a horrid first month up but now is mashing for the first time in the majors. He needs a nickname.

"The Wizard of Das"

Of course, that's just the kind of nickname that doesn't really fit in OOTP. You'd see him listed as Frank "The Wizard of Das" Das. Not to mention the nickname is too long to fit in OOTP.

SDtwin · 10-18-2005, 02:26 PM

I drafted a five star prospect a while ago with the Nickname "Pizza". It was a no-brainer....except he flopped after one season.

battists · 10-19-2005, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by marky32082

I was actually going to ask for suggestions on nicknames. I have a hot prospect 1B who is coming into his own in his 4th (!) season at 22 (!!) years of age.

Name: Frank Das

Or, if you're up on your German, "Vas Ist" Das?

jm47048 · 10-19-2005, 02:16 AM

I just nicknamed my best pitcher "Ace" because believe me, he is. It is his rookie season, and he is 12-0 with a 1.27 ERA, 47K's, and 10 BB. I am half way through my current season. No other pitcher in the league has been nicknamed "Ace" and it fit.

jm47048 · 10-19-2005, 02:16 AM

Oh, by the way, he is 12-0 in 15 games started.

battists · 10-19-2005, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jm47048

I just nicknamed my best pitcher "Ace" because believe me, he is. It is his rookie season, and he is 12-0 with a 1.27 ERA, 47K's, and 10 BB. I am half way through my current season. No other pitcher in the league has been nicknamed "Ace" and it fit.

He's 12-0 and averaging less than 4 Ks a start?? Man, he must have some interesting ratings.

Sublimity · 10-19-2005, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by battists

He's 12-0 and averaging less than 4 Ks a start?? Man, he must have some interesting ratings.

That's what I was thinking.

endgame · 10-23-2005, 04:31 AM

Game-assigned nickname. Sometimes it seems a perfect fit. Or is it just me?

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endgame · 10-23-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

He's 12-0 and averaging less than 4 Ks a start?? Man, he must have some interesting ratings.

Actually, less than 4K's per win. I'm sure his starts are even a greater number making me really curious about this guy's overall ratings.

10-16-2005, 10:02 PM	#1
chriskelly All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 753	nicknames If you are like me, you give your players nicknames to make the PBP more interesting. When choosing between 2 potential draft picks, I'll go w/ the guy nicknamed "Yoda" every time. Some of my favorites are Horatio Ramirez ("Ho-Ram"), Grady Sizemore "Size matters") and Brandon "baby got" Bache. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this!!!

10-18-2005, 10:25 AM	#3
Bobble Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: High and outside Posts: 4,036	Has anyone else considered adding some of the nicknames to the regular first name file? I'm considering putting things like "Black-Eyed Pete", "Happy Jack", or "Vinegar Tom" as a player's first name rather than have him called Jeff "Vinegar Tom" Winstrom. Of course, his first initial would be wrong on a lot of screens. Solemn Bill Teague would be S.Teague but I'm not sure I mind that much. Any opinions? __________________

10-18-2005, 11:56 AM	#4
marky32082 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 283	I was actually going to ask for suggestions on nicknames. I have a hot prospect 1B who is coming into his own in his 4th (!) season at 22 (!!) years of age. Name: Frank Das He's a big lefty who can also catch. Was originall called up the year he was drafted at 18 to fill a dire need at firstbase. Hit pretty mediocre but was all I had. Came back as a starter the next two years only to tank for half a season each year before being sent down to AAA. Now in his fourth season he spent the first half mashing in AAA before coming up in July. He had a horrid first month up but now is mashing for the first time in the majors. He needs a nickname. __________________ These pretzels are making me thirsty!

10-19-2005, 02:16 AM	#11
jm47048 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,247	I just nicknamed my best pitcher "Ace" because believe me, he is. It is his rookie season, and he is 12-0 with a 1.27 ERA, 47K's, and 10 BB. I am half way through my current season. No other pitcher in the league has been nicknamed "Ace" and it fit. __________________ The New York Yankees World Series Champions 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009 American League Champions 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2024

10-19-2005, 02:16 AM	#12
jm47048 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,247	Oh, by the way, he is 12-0 in 15 games started. __________________ The New York Yankees World Series Champions 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009 American League Champions 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2024

10-16-2005, 11:05 PM	#2
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,237	Yeah, I occasionally give nicknames to players in my fictional leagues. It does make the pbp a little more interesting. I just don't overdo it.

10-18-2005, 02:26 PM	#9
SDtwin Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 406	I drafted a five star prospect a while ago with the Nickname "Pizza". It was a no-brainer....except he flopped after one season.

10-23-2005, 04:31 AM	#15
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,842	Is it just me? Game-assigned nickname. Sometimes it seems a perfect fit. Or is it just me? Chris "Rottweiller" Hausman --- Attached Images __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________