POLL: Favorite Nickname of '08

by Speedforthewin on Sep 19, 2008 5:32 AM PDT

I was kicking this around for the past few days, and with as many good nicknames as have been kicked around this year, why not vote on them? I mainly stuck with more recent names, and I'm sure 7 options isn't nearly enough, but let me know if there is a big one I am missing. I have cracked up over the various nicknames for Velez this season, so I'm not making it a secret which one i'm picking.

EDIT: Big Panda and The Freak added by popular demand.

Poll

What is your Fav nickname that has been rolled around this site this season?

Speedy McF*ckup / Baron Pickoff von Ironglove/ Zorak (Eugenio Velez)

34 votes

Juggernate (Nate Schierholtz)

31 votes

Freddieloo!/ Fast Freddie/ FLew (Fred Lewis)

5 votes

The Hebrew Hammer (Brian Horwitz)

12 votes

"Dirty"/ El Guapo (Jonathan Sanchez)

20 votes

Little Money/ Meatwad/Big Panda (Pablo Sandoval)

28 votes

The Enchanter/ Franchise/ The Freak (Tim Lincecum)

27 votes

Other (Please Specify)

7 votes

164 votes | Poll has closed

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A new old one for Pablo – “Zorro”.
Per Bagg’s Notebook

Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.

by kennv on Sep 19, 2008 6:13 AM PDT 0 recs

Write-in cadindate

Errant Throwin’ (Aaron Rowand)

Makes me laugh every time I hear it.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 19, 2008 6:39 AM PDT 0 recs

I’d be inclined to purchase a shirt with Rowand’s number on the back and Errant Thowin’ over it.

by chilibean_3 on Sep 19, 2008 8:37 AM PDT up 0 recs

This one, Zorak and JuggreNate. offically too close to call for me.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Sep 19, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up 0 recs

Who came up with that one? I want to delete the original post, and edit a post from June to put that nickname in. Then the historians will assume I made it up, which would be swell.

by Grant on Sep 19, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up 0 recs

I think the first place I saw it was in a merope post, but I can’t be 100% sure.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Sep 19, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up 0 recs

I think it started evolving from a post on the August 31st game day thread

We also call Pablo “Pablerón” an augmentative suffix in Spanish for big things is “ón” – and Mr Merope likes it ’cause it rhymes with Toblerone.

by Merope on Sep 19, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up 0 recs

I hadn’t heard that but it’s fucking amazing

I hope we find out someday that Jeff Kent did steroids

by lincysgiants on Sep 19, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

lmao this one is awesome

I hate Baron Davis.

by Tchli on Sep 19, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

Don’t forget “The Freak” for Lincecum as well. That’s certainly the nickname that has caught on outside of San Francisco. Some casual Met fan that I know doesn’t even know his name, but she always asks me how The Freak is doing after that SI article. Probably the best and most accurate nickname on the Giants is The Albatross for Barry Zito.

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Sep 19, 2008 7:01 AM PDT 0 recs

New ones:

Attack Panda – Pablo Sandoval
The Surge: Sergio Romo

Travis Denker can hit a little. That's why I drive his bus.

by oldjacket on Sep 19, 2008 7:13 AM PDT 0 recs

http://www.pvpstuff.com/panda-attack-men39s-t.html

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 19, 2008 8:03 AM PDT up 0 recs

YES!

New Rally Image

Travis Denker can hit a little. That's why I drive his bus.

by oldjacket on Sep 19, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

The Albatross

your 2008 SF Giants: this isn’t totally insane, just really stupid

by Lyle on Sep 19, 2008 7:35 AM PDT 0 recs

Angel Villalona – AnVil

Aaron Rowand – Gamey, Scott, or Errant Throw Hand (stole my idea xanthan!)

Damn you Velez/Speedy McF*ckup / Baron Pickoff von Ironglove/ Zorak.

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 19, 2008 8:01 AM PDT 0 recs

'Scott' Hahaha

That gave me a good chuckle

by kvdp12 on Sep 19, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

I’m WAY down with AnVil.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Sep 19, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up 0 recs

You mean there a people( not just Dodgers fans – they don‘t count as real people) that are not down with Anvil?

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Sep 19, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

There are people who are less down than me.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Sep 19, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

Most of us are not as down as you. Luckily for us you are so down you never rub it in as we try and catch up with ya.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Sep 19, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up 0 recs

What?

Are you saying AnVil is not his name?

your 2008 SF Giants: this isn’t totally insane, just really stupid

by Lyle on Sep 19, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

/ bows head in shame.

Yes, I am the retard-y erm late. sorry.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Sep 20, 2008 7:16 AM PDT up 0 recs

I basically like it, although when I see the v capitalized it seems more like a crappy first name last name nickname than a cool nickname.

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Sep 19, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

you’re welcome

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 19, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

the genesis

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 19, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

That could’ve been me. :(

by Natto on Sep 19, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up 0 recs

The Enchanter isn’t new, so I voted for Juggernate, despite the fact that Goofus had a hand in making it.

by Natto on Sep 19, 2008 8:02 AM PDT 0 recs

Write in:

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 19, 2008 8:17 AM PDT 0 recs

While there are

glimmers of hope regarding Velez, he continues to FAIL OR FLAIL at the most inopportune times.

I find it increasingly difficult to support anything about Velez at this point. He has almost reached the ranks of Blownetiz. Please send him away before he makes my head explode :-)

Nice but painful ’shop.

My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .

by nvsfg on Sep 19, 2008 8:28 AM PDT up 0 recs

Velez has a long way to go to reach the lows that Benitez dug for himself.

by Natto on Sep 19, 2008 8:31 AM PDT up 0 recs

I have to say, in order for FAILez to have Armando status, he has to say something asinine after a fuck up. He’s not quite there yet.

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 19, 2008 8:38 AM PDT up 0 recs

Eugenio has to blame Lincecum for allowing Upton to hit that ball before I start to hate him. Till then I’ll just blame Bochy for putting him out there and Sabean as well, because I heard his show yesterday and he knew Bochy was going to do this.

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Sep 19, 2008 8:43 AM PDT up 0 recs

He did his job

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 19, 2008 9:08 AM PDT up 0 recs

lol, jesus dude

Its not NEARLY that bad

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Sep 19, 2008 9:00 AM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah seriously, it was a costly play but its still one play. He’s gotten better and I still want to see him coming off the bench next year. BTW Errant Throwin and Fast Black Abraham Lincoln are the two best nicknames of the year with Juggernate getting an honorable mention.

Rafael Rodriguez: More tools than Home Depot.

by BrianBokake on Sep 19, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up 0 recs

It’s not just one play, though. Serious defensive miscues have been a pattern for Velez all season long. I don’t think anybody was surprised that he missed a ball on defense. THAT’S WHAT HE DOES.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Sep 19, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

Maybe its just me.

There are times were Velez strikes me as very LeMaster – esque. But with less hype. Then there are moments were Zorak comes through and the confusion is delicious.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

by daveinexile on Sep 19, 2008 9:29 AM PDT up 0 recs

"That was SOOOOO LeMaster"

I can see that sticking.

Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Sep 19, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up 0 recs

JuggerNATE, bitch!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 19, 2008 9:24 AM PDT 0 recs

You forgot

Paul Stanley for Sandoval.

I voted for Baron Pickov Von Ironglove, though.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on Sep 19, 2008 9:52 AM PDT 0 recs

Me too

Baron Pickoff von Ironglove is so great.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Sep 19, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up 0 recs

At the risk of going off-board with mine, I just love Big Panda for Pablo Sandoval. I think Rich Aurilia trumped us all.

by Grant on Sep 19, 2008 10:05 AM PDT 0 recs

Big Panda is so perfect, I can’t believe nobody here came up with it.

You’re all fired.

Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.

by EliminateMe on Sep 19, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up 0 recs

YOU CAN'T FIRE ME I QUIT

by Natto on Sep 19, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up 0 recs

All of the ones for Velez

F
T
W

Baron Pickov Von Ironglove. Genius.

Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Sep 19, 2008 10:33 AM PDT 0 recs

Anagram of "Baron Pickov von Ironglove"

PORNO INVOLVING COKE. BRAVO!

Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Sep 19, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up 0 recs

BEST ANAGRAM

EVER

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Sep 19, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up 0 recs

lolskies

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.

by thehavenot on Sep 19, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up 0 recs

What does Clarence Thomas have to do with this?!?

Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.

by EliminateMe on Sep 19, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

I hadn’t heard of any nickname for Velez other than Zorak. But this anagram is A+.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Sep 23, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

Cocky McCockerson = Connor Gillaspie

Needs a honorable mention at the very least.

by armzdealr on Sep 19, 2008 10:56 AM PDT 0 recs

I gotta go with Juggernate. We need the image stat!

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 19, 2008 11:04 AM PDT 0 recs

it already exists

natto has done 2 diff ones i think

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Sep 19, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up 0 recs

I think he was just asking for it to be posted.

by Natto on Sep 19, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up 0 recs

doh

i’m slow

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Sep 19, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up 0 recs

+1

Best Giants Highlight of the year.

Why isn't Sabean held accountable for leading the Giants into many years of mediocrity???

by oldrips on Sep 19, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up 0 recs

paul bunyan?

too many nicknames per person in the poll

Brad Hennessey: the next Kevin Correia
Kevin Correia: the next Brad Hennessey

by stealth snail on Sep 19, 2008 12:15 PM PDT 0 recs

I disapprove of The Freak being on this poll, national exposure be damned.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Sep 19, 2008 1:55 PM PDT 0 recs

The Freak is a pretty lame nickname.
Unless you’re this guy.

by chilibean_3 on Sep 19, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up 0 recs

I voted for Sanchez’s “dirty” and “El Guapo”
I also love Juggernate, though, and am a HUGE fan of the panda related nicknames for pablo (although I’ve seen several versions: big panda, kung fu panda, attack panda)

For Timmy, I don’t like the Freak. Enchanter is ok, and that’s what people seem to use here. I actually kind of liked Seabiscuit, but that seems to have disappeared completely.

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Sep 19, 2008 4:47 PM PDT 0 recs

BIG PANDA,

little money lol

by MeTaLLiCs0naTaS on Sep 19, 2008 5:33 PM PDT 0 recs

I voted for

“Baron Pickoff von Ironglove”, because I’m not into the whole brevity thing.

I would have voted for “Errant Throw In” though if it had been on the list. In fact you should redo this entire post and add “Errant Throw In” to the poll. It would win in a landslide.

Greetings, Marklar! I am Marklar! This is Marklar.

by marklar on Sep 19, 2008 5:58 PM PDT 0 recs

Boulderskull.

"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott

by victor frankenstein on Sep 20, 2008 2:29 AM PDT 0 recs

Big Headed Asshole who should never be allowed to make a decision on a player younger than 35

is that too long?

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Sep 20, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up 0 recs

Zardoz

Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.

by kennv on Sep 20, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up 0 recs

"Round Mound of Pound"

for Pablo!

"It kind of gives everybody else out there who is not a big person the motivation and the inspiration that they know they can do it, too."--Tim Lincecum

by Timlincecum.com on Sep 20, 2008 11:43 PM PDT 0 recs