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Thursday, June 16, 2022

MLB’s 2022 All-Fun Team: Jazz Chisholm, Aaron Judge, José Ramírez among most enjoyable players to watch

Jazz Chisholm, Marlins - If there’s a team captain here, it’s Jazz. He’s taken over the mantle from the mightily struggling Javier Báez. Chisholm checks so many boxes. He’s an extra-base machine of all varieties (seven doubles, four triples, 13 homers). He’s a power-speed combo when you look at just the home runs and steals. He’ll make things happen on the bases other than steals, including how good he is at bunting for a hit. He’ll make exciting defensive plays. He’s always outwardly amped up and his home run trots are something to behold. The different colors in his hair are just a bonus. All hail our captain.

Jose Altuve, Astros - He’s forever negatively branded in many circles of baseball fans. For me, he’s still the 5-foot-6 dude who crushes baseballs and is a joy to watch.

Ozzie Albies, Braves - Same ballpark, but without the negative reactions from the masses. It’s a shame he’s out for a while now. I’ll miss him and I won’t be alone.

Christopher Morel, Cubs - Ever since he homered in his first career at-bat, it’s been evident he’s having the time of his life. In terms of stuffing the stat sheet, he’s similar to Chisholm, too.

RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: June 16, 2022 at 10:59 AM | 35 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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   1. sotapop Posted: June 16, 2022 at 12:06 PM (#6082152)
if fun = "great players," sure, I guess. But if the list is supposed to be about "fun," and it lacks the Rays' Brett Phillips, it missed the point of the exercise.
   2. Tom Nawrocki Posted: June 16, 2022 at 12:31 PM (#6082157)
There's a link to a spectacular Nolan Arenado defensive play in there. You wouldn't think there'd be much opportunity for a third baseman to be creative defensively, but Nolan often manages to find a way.
   3. SoSH U at work Posted: June 16, 2022 at 02:15 PM (#6082177)
You wouldn't think there'd be much opportunity for a third baseman to be creative defensively, but Nolan often manages to find a way.


That's the closest thing to the Hernandez play I've seen.
   4. What did Billy Ripken have against ElRoy Face? Posted: June 16, 2022 at 03:32 PM (#6082206)
So when I was a kid, one of my friends and I (actually, for the BBTF vets here, that friend was Eraser-X) used to find it very funny to go through our baseball cards and do Spoonerisms with the players' names (where you switch the first letters/sounds of the first and last names).

I think Rick Camp was one of the funnier ones at the time. But kids these days - and I'm sure there are many, many kids who sit around doing Spoonerisms with baseball players' names - have Cole Hamels and Jazz Chisholm. Spoiled brats.
   5. SoSH U at work Posted: June 16, 2022 at 03:44 PM (#6082211)
(actually, for the BBTF vets here, that friend was Eraser-X)


Do you still stay in touch with him?
   6. What did Billy Ripken have against ElRoy Face? Posted: June 16, 2022 at 03:54 PM (#6082213)
No, haven't seen him since our 20-year high school reunion, which was...ouch. Eight years ago now.
   7. Walt Davis Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:06 PM (#6082221)
More than a spoonerism, it's Jazz's porn name.
   8. Harmon "Thread Killer" Microbrew Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:09 PM (#6082223)
So when I was a kid, one of my friends and I (actually, for the BBTF vets here, that friend was Eraser-X) used to find it very funny to go through our baseball cards and do Spoonerisms with the players' names (where you switch the first letters/sounds of the first and last names).


That is a good little game. The 12-year old me would have had a lot of fun with his beloved Blue Jays -- Fony Ternandez, Beorge Gell, Besse Jarfield, et al.
   9. What did Billy Ripken have against ElRoy Face? Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:20 PM (#6082226)
The 12-year old me would have had a lot of fun with his beloved Blue Jays -- Fony Ternandez, Beorge Gell, Besse Jarfield, et al.
Arth Giorg is pretty good. Luis Leal, not so much.
   10. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:27 PM (#6082230)
I think Rick Camp was one of the funnier ones at the time.


Use your imagination. Cary Garter, Moe Jordan, Hatfish ######, Wave Dinfield, Follie Ringers...
   11. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:37 PM (#6082235)
I had a feening the nanny would bleep out the third one.
   12. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:43 PM (#6082237)
Kave Dingman, Mill Badlock, Lavy Dopes. Who do you pay the tuition to at Rutgers? The Mobby Burcer.
   13. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:45 PM (#6082238)
What do you say after narrowly escaping from a man eating tiger? He Omos Atis.
   14. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 04:53 PM (#6082240)
Who do you call if you are trying to identify the killer of a woman with strange marks on her neck? The Hickey Matcher.
   15. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:00 PM (#6082243)
What do you call a conscientious night watchman? A Wary Gard.
   16. John Northey Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:02 PM (#6082244)
How can a fun list not include Alejandro Kirk? 5'8" 245 lbs of power who has actually beaten out a few infield hits this year.
   17. Harmon "Thread Killer" Microbrew Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:18 PM (#6082246)
Hurt Booton, Foodie Wryman and Mirk KcCaskill say hi. As does F*ck Chinley.
   18. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:24 PM (#6082247)
Pave Darker, Busty Daker, Dark Mavis and Dike Mavis. Wookie Milson.
   19. Never Give an Inge (Dave) Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:41 PM (#6082249)

Kandy Soufax
   20. What did Billy Ripken have against ElRoy Face? Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:44 PM (#6082250)
Hatfish ######
The game gets better when you know words I didn't know at age 10.
   21. What did Billy Ripken have against ElRoy Face? Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:45 PM (#6082253)
As does F*ck Chinley.
I specifically remember the set being 1986 Topps. Finley's rookie card was in '87.
   22. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 05:52 PM (#6082255)
I specifically remember the set being 1986 Topps. Finley's rookie card was in '87.


S. J. Burhoff
   23. What did Billy Ripken have against ElRoy Face? Posted: June 16, 2022 at 06:20 PM (#6082259)
Other 87T rookies included Pim Tyznarski and either Rilly Bo Jobidoux or Jilly Ro Bobidoux.
   24. Harmon "Thread Killer" Microbrew Posted: June 16, 2022 at 06:26 PM (#6082260)
Busty and Wookie are top-notch names
   25. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 06:32 PM (#6082262)
Hike Menneman
   26. Howie Menckel Posted: June 16, 2022 at 07:31 PM (#6082272)
Myler Tahle
Moan Yoncada
Balker Wuehler
Barrison Hader
Hosh Jader
Merman Garquez
Naron Aola
Wonnor Cong
Wolten Kong
Tike Mrout
Cark Manha
Waijuan Talker

(full disclosure: had some 2022 Topps cards handy)
   27. Misirlou cut his hair and moved to Rome Posted: June 16, 2022 at 07:46 PM (#6082275)
Who ya gonna call to place a bet on the NY National League ball club? Why Bookie Metts of course.
   28. Jack Sommers Posted: June 16, 2022 at 07:59 PM (#6082276)
He’s taken over the mantle from the mightily struggling Javier Báez.


Foreshadowing ?

   29. Ziggy: social distancing since 1980 Posted: June 16, 2022 at 08:25 PM (#6082281)
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   30. Walt Davis Posted: June 17, 2022 at 12:50 AM (#6082359)
The 2022 Cubs even suck at this game:

Mistopher Chrorel
Cillson Wontreras
Hian App
Watrick Pisdom (some potential)
Schwank Frindel (still a 1920s player)
Afael Rortega
Hason Jeyward
Hico Noerner
Sandrelton Immons
Gan Yomes
Mick Nadrigal (Man, his spoonerism is less entertaining than his real name)
Seiya Suzuki
Hyle Kendricks
Strarcus Moman
Made Wiley (finally)
Smew Dryly (that sounds uncomfortable)
Bitty Shullpen
Ravid Doss
   31. the Hugh Jorgan returns Posted: June 17, 2022 at 01:08 AM (#6082366)
Bitty Shullpen


It's not a huge stretch to rearrange a letter to two and, for the Cubs, get the appropriate Sh*tty Bullpen.
   32. God can’t be all that impressed with Charles S. Posted: June 17, 2022 at 09:56 AM (#6082405)
Bitty Shullpen

Just reading along like it's no big deal, and suddenly I'm trying not to laugh so loud that I alarm my co-workers. Nicely done.
   33. Joyful Calculus Instructor Posted: June 17, 2022 at 12:38 PM (#6082451)
Kave Dingman


Great name for a guy bringing a giant club to the plate to hit massive bombs or strike out trying.
   34. Ron J Posted: June 17, 2022 at 04:20 PM (#6082538)
I can't tell you how much this thread has made me smile. I used to do the same thing with my cards.
   35. Rowland Office Supplies Posted: June 17, 2022 at 06:14 PM (#6082574)
But if the list is supposed to be about "fun," and it lacks the Rays' Brett Phillips, it missed the point of the exercise.


What's not to love about Brett, right? And I do. But this last time he was mic'd up on ESPN, it was the first time he ever came across to me as having workshopped material and being kinda hammy and forced. Again...love...I just don't want him to jump the shark. I don't want him to be Jay Johnstone, acting like it's his job to provide "antics."

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