Nicknames

[Wilfong]

So I noticed that there's no nickname for Jose Oquendo. We've always called him The Weapon. My cousin lived in StL in the late 80s and he called him the weapon because he could play every position and it's just stuck...It's something to consider. Anyone else have good nicknames that aren't already listed?

I have to say the Teufel Shuffle is pure genius.

[Gantry]

After looking at the Cardinals Page I think I'd like to give Coleman the nickname Kaboom! after his firecracker incident.  What does everyone think?  Lips?

[BDawk]

Cherry bomb?

[Gantry]

Quality...  I like Kaboom a bit better strictly because I thought of it...

[ultimate7]

I still like the tarp machine incident better, though I can't think of a good nickname with reference to it.

[Gantry]

rolly polly?  That how you spell it?

[ultimate7]

I never heard it called Rolly Polly before and tried to search, but found nothing.  Did come up with an article about the incident though.

http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/features/flashbacks/10_13_1985.stm

[fknmclane]

We've never really had a nickname for Oquendo but have ALWAYS made it a point to say he can play any position.  Maybe "utility?"

[Wilfong]

If you want to go that route, you could always borrow the nickname "toolbox" - aka Ed West, the old Packers tight end. I ripped that nickname off and now call a friend of mine Junk Drawer. Jose will always be the weapon to me, you have to get a sinister tone of voice and announce "it's time to bring in the weapon" when you use him. I think you'll find it quite enjoyable.

[fightonusc]

Tarp Food?
Tarp Muncher?
Master Blaster?

[BDawk]

Shit Stick