NICK PUNTO RUMORS & GOSSIP
Nick Punto Attends Game 6 of NLCS as Spectator, Cheers on Ex-Cardinals Teammates (Photos)
This time last year, Nick Punto was helping the Cardinals win the National League Championship Series en route to their World Series victory. One year later, he's back at the NLCS –– but solely as a spectator.
Since the Dodgers failed to make the postseason, Punto decided to snag tickets to Game 6 at AT&T Park and cheer on his former St. Louis teammates...
Nick Punto Thanks Boston Fans, Bids Red Sox Nation Goodbye
Red Sox and Dodgers fans will be fixated on the three big names headed to Los Angeles in this weekend's deal, but Boston is also losing another solid team member in the epic trade. Nick Punto, who has filled in admirably all over the roster as the Red Sox fought injuries this year, is also part of the trade package the Red Sox and Dodgers are rumored to be completing. Punto appeared...
Boston Red Sox show more suspect management with Kevin Youkilis trade
Months ago I talked about the possibility of Kevin Youkilis being traded. It was a move that the team should have made in the offseason when such things are easier to explain and easier to bear. Losing a guy like Youk is never easy; he has more fire and determination than any ten guys in the league. But this isn’t the Joe Morgan baseball league. One can only go so far on...
Nick Punto Rocks Out to Zac Brown Band, Details the Origin of the Punto Slush and 'The Shredder'
BOSTON –– Nick Punto is still settling into his new surroundings in Boston. Six months after winning the World Series with the Cardinals, the utility man has restarted his quest for another championship. On the field, Punto is easygoing. Behind closed doors, the 34-year-old can be a prankster and apparently could have a future in bartending, considering his esteemed Punto Slush...
Player Profile: Nick Punto
Many moons ago, Lou Punto was drafted by the Boston Red Sox. One could say he never made an impact on the big league team, but if you ask the Red Sox new super utility man, he might beg to differ. Nick Punto, today’s player profile, was raised by the former Red Sox draft pick to be a baseball player.
Nick Punto!
The Backstory: Nick Punto was drafted in the 21st round of the 1998...
Your Morning Dump...where Punto has an alter ego named "The Shredder".
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
Two seasons ago, when the Minnesota Twins clinched the American League Central title, infielder Nick Punto was celebrating with teammates when his wife, Natalie, accidentally ripped his shirt, sending...
Punto calls Nomar to talk about wearing No. 5
No matter what kind of numbers shortstop Nick Punto puts up for the Boston Red Sox this season, none will be bigger than the one on his back.
Punto is wearing No. 5 this season, which carries a lot of weight in Red Sox lore. It's the number that fan favorite Nomar Garciaparra wore at shortstop for the Red Sox for nine years. Garciaparra was a five-time All-Star and the AL Rookie...
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February 26, 2012
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Three Reasons Cardinals Will Miss Nick Punto
When the St. Louis Cardinals made their unexpected surprise run to their 11th World Series Championship last season, they had a surprise face playing second base. For most of September and the entire post-season, defensive minded, switch-hitting Nick Punto played second base for the Cardinals. As of Wednesday afternoon, Punto officially will not be playing for the Cardinals at...
NLCS Golden Sombrero: Nick Punto
Top 2: Nick Punto struck out swinging against Chris Narveson
Top 3: hit a sacrifice fly to right field against Narveson
Top 5: struck out swinging against Kameron Loe
Top 7: called out on strikes against Takashi Saito
Top 9: called out on strikes against John Axford
Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K, RBI
Notes: Punto’s golden sombrero against the Brewers on Sunday night was his first...
Who Doesn't Want to See a Shirtless Nick Punto?? Ummm... Everyone.
We wanted to share this photo of Nick Punto with you. No reason, other than it made us laugh hysterically. Special thanks to good pal and commenter Seth for posting this on Sooze's Facebook wall... it made her pee a little.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies will meet up for Game One of the best-of-five NLDS Saturday evening with Roy Halladay taking...
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