Nickname The Phillie: Rudy Seanez
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Fri, July 11, 2008 03:30 PM | Comments: 26
Moniker, Posts
The Phillies have some fantastic nicknames. There’s The Bat (Pat Burrell), Hollywood (Cole Hamels), Lights Out (Brad Lidge), Chooch (Carlos Ruiz) and of course, the Flyin’ Hawaiian (Shane Victorino). But not everyone has a nickname, and we need to help.
An off-hand conversation about Chad Durbin brought upon the nickname “Dim the Lights,†which I think is a worthy moniker for the man. That’s why I think we here at the Nation need to do more of the same. This week I’m opening a feature called “Nickname the Phillie,†where you guys can determine the nickname of select Phils.
For the final installment of the series we’re going to Rudy Seanez. The veteran reliever was picked up off the bargain bin and has done a nice job from the front end of the pen. He is into mixed martial arts, gives great quotes and seems to be a generally cool guy. Currently he’s ailing a bit, but says he’s OK to pitch before the All-Star break. Here’s a guy who’s been around a long time and really deserves a nickname. Go to it (by the way, his middle name is Caballero).
Posts: 0 Don M
THE WHO?
Posted: 04:00 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 PhillyGirlinMichigan
How about “ColdStone” since he owns one. hehehhe..
Or, Rudy, “MIA” Seanez as it seem you rarely ever see him anymore.
Posted: 04:17 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Matt
El Sucko
Posted: 04:17 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
Tim,
Can we only give nicknames to guys that matter?
Like Madson… J.C. Romero…. Milt Thompson…etc
Posted: 04:23 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 PhillyGirlinMichigan
Don’t be mean, Rudy should be one of the gang.
How about Rudy “where’s the switch?” Seanez to further the lights motif..
Posted: 04:31 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Jeff
These posts have been giving the laughs at a time when Phils fans really could use one.
Nolan Ryan Howard, Johnny Wacko and The Who? are now part of my Phillies vernacular.
Posted: 04:43 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
I love how the guy that is carrying this team on his back right now while the rest of the offense is in a slump is being made fun of.
Posted: 04:55 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Jeff
Oh lighten up. Ryan Howard, his $10 million dollars and his 120 strikeouts can take some ribbing every now and again.
Posted: 04:57 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
He’s been getting bashed like crazy all season, and at this point he doesn’t deserve it.
Posted: 05:00 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
Rudy looks like an angry Native American. I think I have a baseball card of his from 1989. He’s still better than Arthur Rhodes and Roberto Hernandez though.
Also, did anyone see that Aquilino Lopez who was the mop up man for the Phillies a few years ago has re-emerged in the majors with the Tigers?! Good for you Aquafina.
Posted: 05:05 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 PhillyGirlinMichigan
Lopez has actually been doing a pretty good job w/the Tigs this year. They sent him to the minors once (to make room for Willis, I think) but he’s back up now.
Seems DD likes reclamation project pitchers. Sometimes he finds a diamond in the rough.
Posted: 05:16 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
Yeah, that Galaraga guy came out of nowhere. He wasn’t even highly touted but he’s pitched well.
Posted: 05:18 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 PhillyGirlinMichigan
Yeah, good thing for them that they found Galagaraga – especially since they didn’t offer Durbin a large enough pre-tender contract to keep him. I’m sure the Tigs weren’t to concerned about losing him at the time because who would have expected Rodney, Bonderman, Bizardo and Willis to all tank/get injured. Oh, and longman Grilli to literally get booed off the team.
Posted: 05:28 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
yeah, they’ve done an impressive job keeping it together through all those injuries. They’ve played alot better of late. I didn’t understand why they extended Dontrelle’s contract before the season though, that didn’t make alot of sense at the time and it looks silly now.
Posted: 05:37 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 philsphan
Black Belt
Posted: 05:48 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 PhillyGirlinMichigan
Griffin – I wasn’t happy with the Willis thing at all this past December. For one thing, his arrival forced Durbin’s departure (which really pissed me off) and heck – if Willis was struggling in the NL, why did they think he’d be an ace in the AL? No offense to the NL…but come on! Anyways, all is ok except Illich’s pocketbook. Durbin is with the Phils (yeah!) and the Tigs found a good rookie.
Sorry to the others for the off-topic rant…
Posted: 05:49 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 alou's hammy
how about rudy “ruff ryder” seanez
Posted: 05:52 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Sitting Bull
Posted: 05:52 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
PhillyGirlinMichigan- The Tigers injury bug has caused the unfortunate employment of Casey Fossum. Something that no one in the greater Detroit area can be happy about (except for home run souvenir seekers).
Posted: 06:03 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 fred
This years basbeall prospectus says his nickname is ‘Traction Action’. No idea why…
Posted: 06:42 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 benjamin franklin
How bout Bret “I punched my wife in the face” Myers
Posted: 06:45 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Big C
How about “Shaky”? Or, Rudy ‘ i never pitch in key situations’ seanez
Posted: 09:34 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 That Guy
How about “Cinderblock-Head”
Posted: 11:25 PM on July 11, 2008
Posts: 0 Lewisauce
This guy legitimately qualifies for “Johnny Wacko.”
I forget the topic, but I think it was Geoff who said it. I forget who the Phils were about to play but there was the chance of violence. Anyway, Geoff said something like “I hope Rudy Seanaz beans that guy in the face with a fastball. He’s got like a blackbelt and few dozen tattoos. He’s totally nuts and can handle a fight.”
Something like that. Anyway, a Seanaz nickname that involves gonzo insanity has been needed since then. “Johnny Wacko” it may be.
Posted: 12:02 AM on July 12, 2008
Posts: 0 NateB
Any way you try to pronounce this guy’s last name is a nickname. In fact, pronouncing it wrong on purpose is good for a laugh.
Posted: 02:53 AM on July 12, 2008
Posts: 0 jon
the chief.
Posted: 11:52 AM on July 12, 2008