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Boston's Coco Crisp is among the more prominent beneficiaries of namism. (Brita Meng Outzen/MLB.com) |
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The Namism Mailbag: Responses To Your Responses
A couple of weeks ago, I introduced the notion that some players are subject to bias because of the appeal (or lack thereof) of their names. My top five beneficiaries of namism? Nomar Garciaparra, Huston Street, Milton Bradley, Rocco Baldelli and Nick Swisher. And my top five victims of this rampant fantasy prejudice? Bill Hall, Dave Bush, Dan Uggla, Jhonny Peralta and Mark Grudzielanek. You the readers weighed in on the more notable snubs from these lists, and some of your responses follow in this mailbag.
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Twenty-one years before joining Ohio State University's men's basketball team, 47-year-old Greg Oden fathered ... |
... none other than LeBron James, superstar forward for Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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During his stay in Aruba last year, Dean Chiungos (left) was a guest on "The Frank Rizzo Show," which broadcast live from the Wyndham Resort.
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Milwaukee right-hander Dave Bush is a sleeper to the fantasy expert and the namist alike. (Roy Dabner/AP) |
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Namism: Fantasy's Silent Killer
By Dean Christopher
What's in a name? When it comes to a player's perceived fantasy value, more than you might think. Be honest. Haven't you ever picked a guy just because you love the sound of his name? And haven't you ever shied away from a player only because you hate the sound of his name?
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