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The Namism Mailbag: Responses To Your Responses 04-03-2007 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.

Those Guys II: Them Guys 02-23-2007 In Part 1 of this developing series, we singled out 10 of the worst kinds of people to have at your fantasy draft, a motley crew known as those guys. Somehow, though, a few of those guys managed to escape justice -- until now. In Part 2, we make it right by making light of six of those (other) guys who bring darkness to D-Day. Call 'em them guys.

Those Guys: The 10 Worst People At Your Fantasy Draft 02-15-2007 Nobody likes that guy -- especially at a fantasy draft. Better to come in last in your league with some semblance of class than to be that guy. We all know him, the one who sucks the wind out of the draft, turning an otherwise friendly social event into a painstaking process. With that (guy) in mind, let's take a look at the top 10 worst people to have at your fantasy draft, a group collectively known as -- what else? -- those guys.

The Niitty Maki 12-09-2006 The Flyers' Antero Niittymaki sounds more like a sushi order than an NHL goalie. Which makes me wonder if it’s any coincidence that the primary ingredient in “Philadelphia maki” is salmon, the most widely consumed fish in Niittymaki’s homeland of Finland. Either way, Niitty maki would surely give the incumbent a run for supremacy in the the Philly-centric, salmon-based sushi market. …

Records Could Fall In Fall Classic 10-20-2006 The numbers never lie, and neither does history. Born from these truths was “Mr. October,” the nickname attributed to former A’s and Yankees great Reggie Jackson for his World Series heroics. And solidified from them was the legend of Babe Ruth, who set the precedent for Jackson by becoming the first (and second) man to smash three home runs in a single World Series game.

Milking The Joke 09-23-2006 In a homogenized development, HP Hood inked Red Sox center fielder Coco Crisp as the spokesperson for New England's leading dairy company. And why not? The marketing practically writes itself: Because if you’re looking for a balanced breakfast, what goes better with milk than Coco Crisp? ...

Choose To Lose 09-12-2006 Members of the Astros recently spoke to students at Houston-area grade schools as part of the “Fielder’s Choice Program” – the gist of it being that making good decisions in life is really no different than making a fielder’s choice play on the baseball diamond. Still no word on the organization’s plan to launch a “Defensive Indifference Program” to teach America’s future all about letting the adversary run all over you because you’re too apathetic to do anything about it. Call it "Choose to Lose." …

Forward Progress: A Backward Regression 09-07-2006 There’s something redundant about “forward progress.” I repeat: There’s something redundant about “forward progress.” As if regular old “progress” isn’t specific enough, we have to specify where it’s headed? Is “stationary progress” even possible? What about the moronically oxymoronic “backward progress”? Seems to me the very notion of “forward progress” is a “backward regression” for the English language. …

The Shootist 08-29-2006 Former NBA forward Lonny Baxter was recently sentenced to two months in jail after pleading guilty to charges of carrying a gun a few blocks from the White House. Still no word on why Baxter was in possession of a firearm, though Beltway insiders believe he was simply trying to work on his shot. …

Imperatively Speaking 08-15-2006 It’s imperative to understand that some names aren’t just names. They’re imperative sentences. Just ask PGA golfer Notah Begay (Notah, be gay!), Blue Jays right-hander Justin Speier (Just inspire!), Indians southpaw C.C. Sabathia (C.C. Sabathia!), White Sox right fielder Jermaine Dye (Jermaine, die!), Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell (Jeff, bag well!), Buccaneers punter Josh Bidwell (Josh, bid well!), former Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett (Andre, tip it!), longtime Chargers linebacker Junior Seau (Junior, say "ow"!), former Broncos defensive end Rulon Jones (Rule on, Jones!), free-agent punter Toby Gowin (Toby, go in!) and former Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas (Johnny, unite us!). ...

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