Back on December 28th, my original "Why I Should Win This Contest" post contained the following statement:
"I think that, in no particular order, Dickie Thon, Mackey Sasser, and Candy Maldonado are the best three names in the history of baseball."
The fallout from such a remark sparked a heated debate and elevated my post to the reigns of "Most Popular". More importantly, it caused me to rethink my old top ten list and even lose some sleep.
After much research and as a complement to Tuesday's top ten, I've re-worked my old roster to accommodate new names, new faces, and suggestions from readers. Without further ado...
Top Ten Baseball Names of All-Time
10. Joaquin Andujar
Suspended as part of a drug-dealing scandal in the 1980s that didn't involve Steve Howe.
9. Boog Powell
Only Boog in MLB history to win an MVP award and be named Boog.
8. Cookie Rojas
All you need to know about Cookie Rojas.
7. Chet Lemon
Most noted for meaningless head-first slides into first base.
6. Rusty Kuntz
Could launch a porn site tomorrow and achieve one million hits by Sunday.
5. Dick Pole
Ditto.
4. Dan Quisenberry
Ranks first on my All-Time Baseball Berry's List in front of Darry Strawberry, Faye Throneberry, and Damon Berryhill.
3. Dickie Thon
According to Baseball-Reference.com, Dickie's career numbers compare favorably to those of Chico Carrasquel and Mariano Duncan.
2. Mackey Sasser
The likely inspiration behind Rube Baker's throwing impediment in Major League II.
1. Candy Maldanado
Most dominant San Francisco Giant in "R.B.I. Baseball" and only ESPN Deportes personality most people can name.
Others Receiving Votes: Carney Lansford, Vida Blue, Spanky LaValliere, Storm Davis, Hensley Meulens, Chili Davis, Archi Cianfrocco, Von Hayes, Geronimo Berroa, Alvaro Espinoza, Alejandro Pena, Frank Viola, Ken Phelps, Floyd Bannister, Zane Smith, Pie Traynor, Bert Blyleven, Ozzie Virgil, Mookie Wilson, Rex Hudler, Oscar Azocar, Kent Tekulve, Frank Tanana, Bip Roberts, Bob Ojeda, Dale Sveum, Franklin Stubbs, Rollie Fingers, Junior Felix, Yorkis Perez, Kevin Maas, Andy Van Slyke, Orestes Destrade, Coco Crisp
User Additions: Milton Bradley, Van Lingle Mungo, Oil Can Boyd (I had him on this list, but apparently deleted him at some point...), Clay Dalrymple, Sixto Lezcano, Phil Plantier, Sid Bream, Urban Shocker, Catfish Hunter, Gaylord Perry, Celerino Sanchez, Stubby Clapp, Jung Bong, Garth Iorg, Mickey Morandini, Heathcliff Slocumb, Skeeter Barnes, Tug McGraw, Razor Shines, Hipolito Pichardo, Pee Wee Reese, Mark Lemongello, Bombo Rivera, Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Snuffy Stirnwiess, Bombo Rivera, Solly Hemus, Orval Overall, Early Wynn, Al Hrybowski, Quilvio Veras, Delino DeShields... and growing!