Awkward Fantasy Baseball Team Names

The awkwardness of certain sports expressions is one of those chicken-egg moments. Were our sports always laced with codewords for various subcultures, or have those subcultures simply tried to become more mainstream by co-opting sports phrases?

Well, far be it for me to answer these questions of metaphysical linguistics, especially when more and more of you (every day) are looking for some help in putting your league mates off their game.

Besides, let's face it... Is there really a limit that you aren't prepared to go to for league supremacy? If it puts your fellow league mates off their oats, shake your naming moneymaker, girlfriend. (As always, these should fit in Yahoo leagues.)

Needle Buddies

Designated Hitters

Albert's Belle Boys

Lefty Specialists

Platoon Pals

Utility Players

Bush League Call Up

Head First

Warning Tracks

Juiced Bats

Rafael's Palmeiro

Turning Two

Hot Corners

Loaded Bullpen

Power and Speed

Splash Hits

3 True Outcomes

Double Moves

Clutch Performers