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Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 11:46:49 AM

Mr. Ed

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Someone needs to insert a glossary of terms here so that those of us who don't over analyze every single remark can figure out the nomenclature. There are a handful of initials you guys use with no explanation as to who you're talking about, which means that some of us can't figure out your posts - which might not be such a bad thing.

And yes, I know that refers to Nick Punto. Beyond that - it's hit and miss.

OK, fill in as needed.

, Sparky(as called by Gardy in the past) also refer to Nick Punto

Caca/Brain Fart - Alexi Casilla

GoGo - Carlos Gomez

Uncle Del - Delmon Young

Morny - Justin Morneau

Baby Jesus - Joe Mauer

OCAB/TAWS - Orlando Cabrera

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 11:48:32 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Someone needs to insert a glossary of terms here so that those of us who don't over analyze every single remark can figure out the nomenclature. There are a handful of initials you guys use with no explanation as to who you're talking about, which means that some of us can't figure out your posts - which might not be such a bad thing.

And yes, I know that refers to Nick Punto. Beyond that - it's hit and miss.

OK, fill in as needed.

, Sparky(as called by Gardy in the past) also refer to Nick Punto

Caca/Brain Fart - Alexi Casilla

GoGo - Carlos Gomez

Uncle Del - Delmon Young

Morny - Justin Morneau

Baby Jesus - Joe Mauer

OCAB/TAWS - Orlando Cabrera

DA (Dumb Ass) - Gardenhire

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 11:49:46 AM

Mr. Ed

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quote:

ORIGINAL: sixthwi

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Someone needs to insert a glossary of terms here so that those of us who don't over analyze every single remark can figure out the nomenclature. There are a handful of initials you guys use with no explanation as to who you're talking about, which means that some of us can't figure out your posts - which might not be such a bad thing.

And yes, I know that refers to Nick Punto. Beyond that - it's hit and miss.

OK, fill in as needed.

, Sparky(as called by Gardy in the past) also refer to Nick Punto

Caca/Brain Fart - Alexi Casilla

GoGo - Carlos Gomez

Uncle Del - Delmon Young

Morny - Justin Morneau

Baby Jesus - Joe Mauer

OCAB/TAWS - Orlando Cabrera

DA (Dumb Ass) - Gardenhire

Also

Gardenfire/Gardenweasel/Captain Ron

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 11:50:39 AM

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And our newest addition:

PAB for Glen "Punk Ass Bitch" Perkins.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 11:51:44 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

quote:

ORIGINAL: sixthwi

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Someone needs to insert a glossary of terms here so that those of us who don't over analyze every single remark can figure out the nomenclature. There are a handful of initials you guys use with no explanation as to who you're talking about, which means that some of us can't figure out your posts - which might not be such a bad thing.

And yes, I know that refers to Nick Punto. Beyond that - it's hit and miss.

OK, fill in as needed.

, Sparky(as called by Gardy in the past) also refer to Nick Punto

Caca/Brain Fart - Alexi Casilla

GoGo - Carlos Gomez

Uncle Del - Delmon Young

Morny - Justin Morneau

Baby Jesus - Joe Mauer

OCAB/TAWS - Orlando Cabrera

DA (Dumb Ass) - Gardenhire

Also

Gardenfire/Gardenweasel/Captain Ron

or GardenHeimer after his football mirror Shottenheimer who frequently gets his teams to the playoffs and then chokes out in the first round.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:09:47 PM

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STUD = Dave E

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:10:52 PM

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Excellent! Thank you.

One note I would make - the name "CarGo" was MUCH better for Carlos Gomez than "GoGo."

I only say that because I coined "CarGo."

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:12:02 PM

Lynn G.

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Of course many of them are obvious (Morny - Morneau). I'm glad to finally know who TAWS is. What is that supposed to spell out?

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:15:12 PM

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The Asshole Who Sucks. You mean that isn't intuitive?!

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:15:48 PM

Dave E

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Chef = Gardy

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:45:00 PM

Lynn G.

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quote:

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The Asshole Who Sucks. You mean that isn't intuitive?!

Oh shoot - I just realized I had half my brain turned off. I just flipped that switch so all of this should be obvious to me from here on out.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:47:47 PM

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CTHOBP was also the moniker for former Twin Tony Batista. Standing for Crouching Tiger/Tony Hidden OBP.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:52:39 PM

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Wormkiller is another former Twin, Jacque Jones, known for his Johnny Damon-esque throwing arm.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 12:55:05 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Lynn G.

Excellent! Thank you.

One note I would make - the name "CarGo" was MUCH better for Carlos Gomez than "GoGo."

I only say that because I coined "CarGo."

I always liked GoGo better. It just fit.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:05:25 PM

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LewLew for Lew Ford .... I preferred "Iron Man" (for his habit of ironing his shirts while they were on)

Tan Man for Marty Cordova .... He of the rich, cortinthian leather for skin

Lucky Bastard for Scott Erickson .... I mean, look at him.... and his wife

Murdered Row (A Sweens original) for any lineup featuring Punto/Tolbert/Casilla, etc ....

Lumpy for Matt Lecroy .... no explanation needed, from the character on Leave it to Beaver, to his physique, to the Jeopardy question .... "what consistency do Matt Lecroys underwear appear to be?" Christ, the guy made Frank Robinson cry.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:16:59 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Lynn G.

Excellent! Thank you.

One note I would make - the name "CarGo" was MUCH better for Carlos Gomez than "GoGo."

I only say that because I coined "CarGo."

I always liked GoGo better. It just fit.

Bah!

Okay, I'll work on another contribution sometime. You have to admit it beats "Uncle Del" though.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:19:07 PM

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Hey! Hey!
Uncle Del was highly creative, descriptive, and informative. (if you've ever had an Uncle Del)
The bib overalls and Red Wing boots topped off the nickname perfectly.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:19:36 PM

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Another one for Lumpy LeCroy was Bugeater.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:23:30 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Lynn G.

quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

quote:

ORIGINAL: Lynn G.

Excellent! Thank you.

One note I would make - the name "CarGo" was MUCH better for Carlos Gomez than "GoGo."

I only say that because I coined "CarGo."

I always liked GoGo better. It just fit.

Bah!

Okay, I'll work on another contribution sometime. You have to admit it beats "Uncle Del" though.

I think CarGo is clever, it just doesn't fit Gomez as well - especially if you say the two nicknames out loud.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:31:25 PM

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I coined the phrase Fat Stairs when Stairs was with the Cubs. Doesn't apply to the Twins, obviously, but I wanted to show off.

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:41:44 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

quote:

ORIGINAL: Lynn G.

quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

quote:

ORIGINAL: Lynn G.

Excellent! Thank you.

One note I would make - the name "CarGo" was MUCH better for Carlos Gomez than "GoGo."

I only say that because I coined "CarGo."

I always liked GoGo better. It just fit.

Bah!

Okay, I'll work on another contribution sometime. You have to admit it beats "Uncle Del" though.

I think CarGo is clever, it just doesn't fit Gomez as well - especially if you say the two nicknames out loud.

How about "Been Traded"?

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:47:41 PM

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Club Listing:

The

Appreciation Club (Nick Punto) - Brian Parlin, Jim Frenette, Zoilo, Todd Gray, Pete M was excommunicated.
Club Awesome (Joe Mauer) - Dave and Pete (suck ups)
The Fine Young Gentlemens Club (Brendan Harris) - Matt Dahl
The Terrible Tolbert Twosome (Matt Tolbert) - SMF and ??? (I don't think he can count that well)
The TAWS Pro-Defemation League (Orlando Cabrera hate club) - an amalgamation of Club Awesome and The

Appreciation Club

Who'd I forget?

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:53:56 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Todd Gray

Club Listing:

The Appreciation Club (Nick Punto) - Brian Parlin, Jim Frenette, Zoilo, Todd Gray, Pete M was excommunicated.
Club Awesome (Joe Mauer) - Dave and Pete (suck ups)
The Fine Young Gentlemens Club (Brendan Harris) - Matt Dahl
The Terrible Tolbert Twosome (Matt Tolbert) - SMF and ??? (I don't think he can count that well)
The TAWS Pro-Defemation League (Orlando Cabrera hate club) - an amalgamation of Club Awesome and The Appreciation Club

Who'd I forget?

Crain Wreck...

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:55:38 PM

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The Natural - Joe Mauer
Dudley Do Right - Justin Morneau
Sparky - Nick Punto
Seeing Double - SS JJ Hardy
No Diving Allowed - Delmon Young
Ice Cube - Jason Kubel

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RE: Twins Glossary - 11/12/2009 1:55:59 PM

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Really too many to name.
I think we come up with at least a couple keepers every game-night.
(and forget most of them)

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