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Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:09 pm EDT

Important!: Eric Gagne's beard needs a nickname

Seeing as how Eric Gagne reported to spring training with a monster beard, shaved it down to a goatee and has now grown it back, all within the span of two pay periods, the question is begging to be asked: Are we going to see the reliever's beard eventually linked to PEDs?

Also, what nickname should we use for such a growth, assuming Gagne will stick in that closer spot?

The Beer City Bush?

The Lou Albano? (Picked that one from a Deadspin commenter)

Captain Blownsavebeard?

$10 Million Worth of Neglect?

Milwaukee's Hairiest?

Let's hear 'em, folks ... 

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  1. Mickey D.
    1. Posted by Mickey D. Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    The Canuck Chin-chilla?
  2. Sledd
    2. Posted by Sledd Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:27 pm EDT

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    come on seriously? How about the French Canadian Face Forest. Milwaukee's Bust?
  3. MarqPTM
    3. Posted by MarqPTM Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    It's Wisconsin. Isn't he just fitting in with that beard?
    Throw another 75 pounds on him, and just call him the prototypical Wisconsinite.
  4. Mickey D.
    4. Posted by Mickey D. Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    Or just use la Français: La barbe.
    Or, add an accent: La Barbé
    Sounds like "The Barbie", which based on the way he pitched yesterday, I might rather have pitching for the Brewers.
  5. BC
    5. Posted by BC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    The Finsterwalder.
  6. DV
    6. Posted by DV Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:33 pm EDT

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    The "You Should See The Hair Down There".
  7. Spin Doctor
    7. Posted by Spin Doctor Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:06 pm EDT

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    Give him a hoodie after every blown save and with those shades...call him the Unablower
    And his response (with all due credit to Jeff Dunham)....
    "Infidels.....I kill you!"
  8. Vlad Impaler
    8. Posted by Vlad Impaler Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    the "screech"
    it looks like dustin diamond's beard.
    coincidentally,dustin diamond actually lives in milwaukee too.
  9. Oleg
    9. Posted by Oleg Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    There can only be one nickname for Gagne and his beard......
    THE HAIRROID
  10. Vlad Impaler
    10. Posted by Vlad Impaler Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    the "screech"
    it looks like dustin diamond's beard.
    coincidentally,dustin diamond actually lives in milwaukee too.
  11. Shawn L
    11. Posted by Shawn L Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    It's so easy even an Eric Gagne can do it!
  12. A - DUB
    12. Posted by A - DUB Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    The canadien goat - baaaaahhter up
  13. Twin2
    13. Posted by Twin2 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:08 pm EDT

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    chia pet
  14. cracker7392001
    14. Posted by cracker7392001 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    How about 'the Torch' because he gets lit up every time he comes in.
  15. mybigfatgreektallywacker
    15. Posted by mybigfatgreektallywacker Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    How about "PORKAY" Ganyea?
  16. Andy K
    16. Posted by Andy K Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    Merkin Muffley. You know, Dr. Strangelove style.
  17. Evan C
    17. Posted by Evan C Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:08 pm EDT

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    how about Cleric Gagne?
  18. fuzzywhisper
    18. Posted by fuzzywhisper Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    How about "THE BEER BELLY THAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS".
  19. Four Eyes
    19. Posted by Four Eyes Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    It's the "when I get waived next week I can shave off this abomination and no one will recognize me thus sparing me their indignation," which is hardly succinct but does rhyme.
  20. Chop C
    20. Posted by Chop C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    Bearded Blunder?
    Hair-ric Gagne?
    How 'bout just amazing? Because that's what that beard is. I heard he's not shaving til he gets a save...
    I also like the French Canadian Face Forest, the Hairroid, and La Barbé.
  21. CHARLENE F
    21. Posted by CHARLENE F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    The Brewers SUDS SAVER.
  22. Sal P
    22. Posted by Sal P Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:01 pm EDT

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    How about just Hairry?
  23. fuzzywhisper
    23. Posted by fuzzywhisper Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    How about "Le Bifthèque au Montréal " or "That Pitcher's Gonna Need A Neckbrace"
  24. monarch
    24. Posted by monarch Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:20 pm EDT

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    how bout the Gagme
  25. JD for LVP
    25. Posted by JD for LVP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    How about "The Hairball", since he just coughed it up

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