The Art of the Nickname
Most nicknames are nothing more than the first letter in the first name and the first syllable of the last. Too many A-Rod’s, K-Rod’s, etc. It’s sad. Luckily, there is Mr. Throwback Nyjer Morgan who’s doing all he can to bring the nickname back. Maybe if we all team-up and work hard, we can make this fantasy reality.
From ESPN the Magazine, here are some of Nyjer Morgan’s more inventive names for his teammates:
Peter Franchise is what I call Ryan Zimmerman. The franchise part is obvious. The first part? Well, he kind of looks like a Pete.
Freddie Physical is my name for Adam Dunn. He’s a hurtin’ on the ball and he’s solid…
And then there’s me, Tony Plush. That started with my boys back home. I’m the flamboyant guy; I like bringing energy to the team. And I figure that if I’m out there on the ball field entertaining my cats with this and that, why not have a name that sounds like an entertainer’s?
I miss Nyjer Morgan on the Pirates a lot. And I didn’t think I would.
-
mightyflynn liked this
-
oldtimefamilybaseball posted this
Daily news, recaps, and ridiculous pictures from across the baseball world. Extra focus on stirrup socks, squeeze bunts, mustaches and old baseball cards. In other words, your exact interests.
Questions and comments? Email me: oldtimefamilybaseball@gmail.com
