Slappy McBlueLips

A not-so-affectionate nickname for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, coined by Boston Red Sox fans during the 2004 playoffs. "Slappy" refers to his act of slapping the ball from the glove of Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo, who was trying to tag him. Rodriguez was called out by umpires for this bush-league move. The latter word refers to A-Rod's lips, which for some unknown reason retain a purplish-blue hue as if he just chugged a gallon of grape juice.

When it comes to baseball futility in October, look no further than Slappy McBlueLips.

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