Michael Pineda Nickname

Goody · 05-20-2011, 10:49 PM

The Seattle sports media has been talking about the need for a nickname for the rookie fireballer. All the fans have been discussing it in comments to stories on MLB.tv and espn. Nobody can really come up with a good one. Any ideas?

People were starting to call him "Prince Pineda" at first. I hated that and wrote some comments about it. Now it seems more are on board with my thinking. He shouldn't be defined by another player. "Prince" to "King Felix". He should have his own legacy. Also mentioned has been "El Fuego", but really I think the jury is still out.

Some tidbits about Pineda
22 year old right handed SP
100 mph fastball (usually 96-98 when starting)
a naster slider that Dave Neihaus dubbed "diabolical"
good enough change up
impressive control, command, and poise for a 22 year old rookie
Domican Republic, international free agent signee
5-2 with a 2.45 era over 51.1 innings in 8 starts. 52 K's, 1.013 whip

“You’re talking about a 6-5, 245-pound guy with a 100 mph fastball as a starting pitcher, which is very rare. He’s young, but he has all the earmarks of being a top-of-the-order starter for years to come.” — Jack Zduriencik, Mariners general manager
(some sources have him listed at 6'7")

He's been a hard worker, studying Felix and the other M's pitchers deligently whenever he gets a chance. He does get emotional like Felix...getting noticably annoyed with himself after pitching 6 scoreless innings if he gives up a hit and a walk.

Now you know some things about him. I figured this would be the best place to get creative nicknames for a baseball player.

damientheomen3 · 05-20-2011, 10:57 PM

Pin-point pitch. *shrug*

ukhotstove · 05-20-2011, 10:57 PM

Michael "When will they trade me" Pineda

damientheomen3 · 05-20-2011, 11:01 PM

Maybe Kingpin. Probably wouldn't work because of King Felix though.

MorseMoose · 05-20-2011, 11:08 PM

Pin-head

Goody · 05-20-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Michael "When will they trade me" Pineda

The M's normally don't trade good talent, they just lose them to free agency if its a guy who thinks about 15 mil per year isn't enough.

95Marinerschangedmylife · 05-21-2011, 04:56 AM

I always liked P-monster but to many urine jokes.

Carplos · 05-21-2011, 09:36 AM

With King Felix, you think Prince Michael would be obvious.

*shrugs*

Carlton · 05-21-2011, 12:18 PM

I have him on my fantasy team, he dropped to the last round...go figure.

Anyway, the best nicknames are usually by teammates. Maybe he has a weird habit and we will see an odd name pop out there

Donevyn · 05-21-2011, 12:27 PM

DioMike. (this can be construed as :1)Diabolical Mike (hats off to Dave); and 2) Dialed in (unbelievable control for a rookie tossing 96-100 fastballs regularly.)

theasfl · 05-25-2011, 06:43 PM

I've been calling him eñe (pronounced n-yay/enye), because I always want to pronounce his last name as if it was Piñeda instead of Pineda.

That stands no chance of sticking.

pat · 05-25-2011, 09:13 PM

Prince seems appropriate though it may sound too Junior when he becomes older.

Spritze · 05-25-2011, 09:21 PM

We call him "Power-Butt" in Seattle because that is where he gets his heat from.

Skipaway · 05-25-2011, 09:39 PM

Piñata

Goody · 05-26-2011, 12:57 AM

One of the tv announcers brought one up the other day, and I thought..."That's perfect". But I love the contributions so far...except for "Prince". King Felix is a tough act to follow. Don't put him in those shoes. He's not coming in when Felix is 36 and about to retire. Felix just turned 25 and Pineda is 22.

They're not similar at all. Pineda has even more power and command than Felix, but less of a toolbox.

Wish I could remember what the guy said the other day. It was either Dave Sims, Mike Blowers, or Dave Valle...I believe. I'd already posted this thread, I heard him say it during the game...and I was like..."yeah...that's it."

Goody · 05-26-2011, 01:00 AM

btw, Pineda starts the series against the Yankees tomorrow after they have Thursday off. I think the Yanks will light him up a bit. And I think it will be good for him.

He's just too young, too passionate, for that line up right now.

If he proves me wrong...wow.

actionjackson · 05-26-2011, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goody

btw, Pineda starts the series against the Yankees tomorrow after they have Thursday off. I think the Yanks will light him up a bit. And I think it will be good for him.

He's just too young, too passionate, for that line up right now.

If he proves me wrong...wow.

Ricky Romero allowed just a Russell Martin solo HR to them in 7 innings on Tuesday night before the bullpen imploded, and Carlos Villanueva made mincemeat out of them on Monday night in a five inning emergency start. They're the best MLB offense in terms of runs scored, and yet somehow they don't seem as deadly as they once were. Then again no offense is as deadly as they once were in this interesting spring weather we've been having.

05-20-2011, 10:49 PM	#1
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	Michael Pineda Nickname The Seattle sports media has been talking about the need for a nickname for the rookie fireballer. All the fans have been discussing it in comments to stories on MLB.tv and espn. Nobody can really come up with a good one. Any ideas? People were starting to call him "Prince Pineda" at first. I hated that and wrote some comments about it. Now it seems more are on board with my thinking. He shouldn't be defined by another player. "Prince" to "King Felix". He should have his own legacy. Also mentioned has been "El Fuego", but really I think the jury is still out. Some tidbits about Pineda 22 year old right handed SP 100 mph fastball (usually 96-98 when starting) a naster slider that Dave Neihaus dubbed "diabolical" good enough change up impressive control, command, and poise for a 22 year old rookie Domican Republic, international free agent signee 5-2 with a 2.45 era over 51.1 innings in 8 starts. 52 K's, 1.013 whip “You’re talking about a 6-5, 245-pound guy with a 100 mph fastball as a starting pitcher, which is very rare. He’s young, but he has all the earmarks of being a top-of-the-order starter for years to come.” — Jack Zduriencik, Mariners general manager (some sources have him listed at 6'7") He's been a hard worker, studying Felix and the other M's pitchers deligently whenever he gets a chance. He does get emotional like Felix...getting noticably annoyed with himself after pitching 6 scoreless innings if he gives up a hit and a walk. Now you know some things about him. I figured this would be the best place to get creative nicknames for a baseball player. Attached Images Last edited by Goody; 05-20-2011 at 10:52 PM.

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theasfl Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coral Springs, FL or Orlando, FL (UCF) Posts: 7,988	I've been calling him eñe (pronounced n-yay/enye), because I always want to pronounce his last name as if it was Piñeda instead of Pineda. That stands no chance of sticking. __________________ All-Sports Fantasy League The ASFL 22 different games, 9 sports. Please check out the website (www.theasfl.com/asfl2/). The league is free- if you're interested please fill out the signup form and/or email the commissioner. Miami Talons (ABL): 2004, 2005 & 2008 Champs Last edited by theasfl; 05-25-2011 at 06:45 PM.

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pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,748	Prince seems appropriate though it may sound too Junior when he becomes older. __________________ Co-Founder & Technical Director at ExaWeb Corporation, an SEO company in the Philippines. Previous Leagues - Time Warp Baseball / International Federation of Baseball / Professional Baseball Replay League / No Pepper Baseball League / MLB Pro Current OOTP 24 Leagues - Sim Sports Gaming - (2016-Present) Washington Nationals (2016-2022) *2017 Champions Oakland Athletics (2023-Present)

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05-21-2011, 04:56 AM	#7
95Marinerschangedmylife Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	I always liked P-monster but to many urine jokes.

05-21-2011, 09:36 AM	#8
Carplos Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,847 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	With King Felix, you think Prince Michael would be obvious. shrugs

05-21-2011, 12:27 PM	#10
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	DioMike. (this can be construed as :1)Diabolical Mike (hats off to Dave); and 2) Dialed in (unbelievable control for a rookie tossing 96-100 fastballs regularly.)

05-25-2011, 09:21 PM	#13
Spritze OOTP Historical Czar Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bothell Wa Posts: 7,253	We call him "Power-Butt" in Seattle because that is where he gets his heat from.

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Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Piñata __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

05-26-2011, 12:57 AM	#15
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	One of the tv announcers brought one up the other day, and I thought..."That's perfect". But I love the contributions so far...except for "Prince". King Felix is a tough act to follow. Don't put him in those shoes. He's not coming in when Felix is 36 and about to retire. Felix just turned 25 and Pineda is 22. They're not similar at all. Pineda has even more power and command than Felix, but less of a toolbox. Wish I could remember what the guy said the other day. It was either Dave Sims, Mike Blowers, or Dave Valle...I believe. I'd already posted this thread, I heard him say it during the game...and I was like..."yeah...that's it."

05-26-2011, 01:00 AM	#16
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	btw, Pineda starts the series against the Yankees tomorrow after they have Thursday off. I think the Yanks will light him up a bit. And I think it will be good for him. He's just too young, too passionate, for that line up right now. If he proves me wrong...wow. Last edited by Goody; 05-26-2011 at 01:02 AM.