Nickname Seeks Former Player: Dramatic Special Election Yes

You may recall that we recently presented the reader with every appearance of a meaningful and democratic vote on the nickname “Museum of Questionable Medical Devices.” It turns out that Barry Bonds, by a rather leisured margin, won the voting. Established practice would suggest that the nickname is now his. But, lo, the powers that be are as capricious as the nuts of lightning!

As such, it took but a simple peasant’s Internet comment to derail the process. Witness:

Egad, the lad has a point!

The nickname is “Museum of Questionable Medical Devices,” and Ted Williams, of course, had his coconut preserved in scientific pickle brine in the hopes that he would one day return to take back the streets. As such he seems an impossibly fine match for the nickname “Museum of Questionable Medical Devices.” On the other hand, the people — just look at them — have already spoken in their wee voices, and they want Barry Bonds. The best compromise at this point is a Final Vote Showdown Final. And that is what you shall find below …

Thank you for exercising the franchise.