Tipping the Scales
As Sheps and I discussed in today’s episode (download mp3), the feel-good story so far of 2009 is obviously the emergence of Bobby Scales for the Cubs. Scales’ 4 RBIs yesterday combined with the other clutch hitting and solid performance from Dempster made that game my favorite to watch so far this season.
Before the game, Lou Piniella gave Mr. Scales what could be considered an honor for a major leaguer — adding “ie” to his last name when referring to him — “Scalesie.”
I think we can do the new Cubs utility man one better than Scalesie. Here is a guided tour of some potential nicknames for Bobby Scales:
No BS (too risque even for a stolen base threat?)
Bobby Ska (not sure why this made the list)
Robert The Juice (history buffs, any takers?)
The Reptile (now we’re getting somewhere)
The Gator (he went to Michigan, not Florida)
Bobby Boa (YES. Note this is derived from another Bobby’s nickname)
Let us know what you think by adding a comment. Any of these potential nicknames stand out to you? Want to throw any new ones into the mix?
Go Cubs!
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16 Responses
GOCO May 15th at 12:18 pm
Bobby ‘Call me Robert’ Scales
(too mundane?)
GOCO May 15th at 12:25 pm
Bobby ‘Bobby’ Scales
Eric May 15th at 12:45 pm
I really like the one that says ” NO BS” This guy has been doing a bang up job so far.
Stylus Happenstance May 15th at 2:11 pm
“Scales is a substitute teacher at Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia (he attended Milton) during the offseason.”
The Georgia Teach
Lou May 15th at 2:46 pm
@Stylus – THE SUB??!
Lou May 15th at 2:47 pm
The Georgia Teach is very clever, btw. Nicely done.
Arthur May 15th at 3:31 pm
Bobby “up” scales?
neverbesocial May 15th at 3:53 pm
Bobby, Mr. Scales if your nasty
Arthur B May 15th at 5:38 pm
Bobby “Up” Scales. Since he has made it up to the Majors.
Ed May 16th at 12:33 pm
A nickname for Scales?
‘Cause he’s getting what’s deserved
“The Scales Of Justice”
Stewed May 16th at 3:56 pm
We shall now call him Cobra Comander
Lock thread.
Adam May 16th at 8:31 pm
If we’re going G.I. Joe/C.O.B.R.A. here or just with his reptilian last name, I’d sooner go with “Snake Eyes” than anything else. (Cobra Commander is too long and Bobby Boa sounds like a stripper name.)
But if you’d like to play off the other definition of his name, I kind of like “The Weight” (or “The Wait”) because it incorporates his name and his extensive sojourn in the minors.
Cool Heat May 18th at 8:50 am
Tipper Scales has a nice ring to it.
CrankyShoulder May 18th at 1:00 pm
Bobby Skills
Bobby “Triple A Minor” Scales (music reference)
Corey May 19th at 10:05 am
I liked the idea of going with a musical scale…but “Do-re” as suggested on the podcast doesn’t do it for me. However the 7th and 8th notes of the scale – “Ti-Do” or “T-Dough” might be good. Or T-Money in that case. But not to be confused with Tito. The possibilities are endless.
Ray May 20th at 2:28 pm
How about ‘Aquaman’? Didn’t Aquaman have scales because he was part fish?