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Edgy MD Jan 27 2012 08:18 AM

I had no idea there was a Somoan American in MLB, and the son of the first Samoan athlete I ever heard of Manu Tuiasosopo. Welcome to the Mets, Matt Tuiasosopo.

MFS62 Jan 27 2012 08:23 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

From his minor league numbers and the position(s) he plays, looks like insurance in case Zach Lutz can't come back from last year's injury. But Lutz has more power. Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 27 2012 08:25 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

He should pitch so we'd have a throwin Samoan.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 27 2012 08:26 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

That's not gonna be an easy name to spell.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 27 2012 08:28 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

Edgy DC wrote: I had no idea there was a Somoan American in MLB, and the son of the first Samoan athlete I ever heard of Manu Tuiasosopo. Welcome to the Mets, Matt Tuiasosopo. And brother of ex-NFLers Marques (QB) and Zach (RB). Does baseball make him the black sheep?

Edgy MD Jan 27 2012 08:30 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

I think baseball makes him the guy who maybe should have played football like his brothers and dad. But I'm excited.

metirish Jan 27 2012 08:34 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

He reminds me of someone in that pic, maybe a hybrid Russel Crowe/ JimThome?

Ceetar Jan 27 2012 08:34 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

He's sorta intriguing. his numbers have been declining but if a change of venue/hitting coach could give him a boost? He plays all over the place, it's a shame he doesn't bat lefty.

Edgy MD Jan 27 2012 09:02 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

He looks strong like bull. Core strength kind of strong, if you believe in that sort of thing. If he ever makes the roster, I might take him over Hairston in the wrestling pool. The family is a real regional sports dynasty. Daddy Manu Tuiasosopo played six years as a Seahawk. Sister Leslie Tuiasosopo was a standout volleyballer at UWash, and is now assistant coach there. Brother Marques Tuiasosopo played quarteback at UW and returned as strength and conditioning coach. Brother Zach Tuiasosopo was a fullback and a belligerent drunk at UW. Sister Ashley Tuiasosopo was a Bulldog outfielder: And Matt, of course, was a Mariner.

metirish Jan 27 2012 09:07 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar.

Edgy MD Jan 27 2012 09:15 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

irish is auditioning to play a scout in Moneyball.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 27 2012 09:17 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

metirish wrote: Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar. loling

Vic Sage Jan 27 2012 09:18 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

Not even good numbers for the SS he once was, with a high K rate disproportionate to his power production. But he's 25, and if continues working hard he has a decent shot of being... 26.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 27 2012 09:20 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

metirish wrote: Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar. Oh, indeed.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 27 2012 09:54 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

Wait... that's not his girlfriend! It's his sister! I hope he's not dating either one of his sisters.

Frayed Knot Jan 27 2012 10:08 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

A one-time 3rd round drat pick, he was considered a somewhat hot prospect for a brief time. Unfortunately that was back when he was still 20 years old, was still a SS, and had the advantage of the hitting-friendly California League to put up good offensive numbers. IOW, round about 2006. Other than that ... his name makes for a good SCRABBLE vowel dump.

metirish Jan 27 2012 10:09 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Wait... that's not his girlfriend! It's his sister! I hope he's not dating either one of his sisters. "Billy, the point is that he associates himself with good looking gals , that means the kids got cahnfidence, he walks into a room his dick is already in there for fucks sake"

Ashie62 Jan 27 2012 10:18 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

metirish wrote: Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar. Matt was a highly touted #1 pick. Hasn't worked out for him as of yet. Reminds me of Brandon Wood and his struggles.

Edgy MD Jan 27 2012 10:29 AM Re: Tuiasosopo

Frayed Knot wrote: Other than that ... his name makes for a good SCRABBLE vowel dump. Actually, "The Human Vowel Dump" isn't a bad nickname.