Talk:Lance Berkman

Revert
I reverted the edit about the "Lance Berkman is not Jewish, as some rumored him to be." I'm a relatively large Berkman fan, and I have not: A. Read anything rumoring this or B. heard anyone wonder about this. Since the anonymous user didn't give any sources, I reverted. --JRed 00:39, 10 January 2006 (UTC)


 * If Fat Elvis is Jewish, then he must be a messianic Jew. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.79.62.18 (talk • contribs) 11:27, 26 January 2007

I live in Houston and my friend goes to church with him...i'll update you with the church when I get a chance to ask my friend. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.42.29.167 (talk • contribs) 16:43, 27 June 2006

He goes to my sister's church. I don't know if I should give the name, but it has six letters starting with a B. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.28.126.102 (talk • contribs) 22:40, 29 August 2006

Odds and Ends
His high school job was loading and delivering cabinets for a cabinet warehouse.

Fans in the outfield stands at Wrigley Field teased Berkman, calling him fat during an entire game. Then, some rowdy fans threw two Twinkies at him. He ate one of the Twinkies while on the field, and put the other in his back pocket to eat later.

Berkman faked a knee injury while jogging toward the dugout from the outfield, thinking the third out had been recorded. As he was jogging in, he realized there were only two outs, and went down with his "injury." When the trainer came to Berkman's side, Berkman explained the confusion and the trainer covered for him.

There is a rumor that he still drives around in a beat-up truck from college that is full of mud and has no air conditioning.

His nick is Fat Elvis
 * His nickname was Fat Elvis. However, Berkman became tired of this nickname and has begun to promote himself as "The Big Puma."  The genesis of this nickname is that he is a sleek, athletic player that moves with speed and grace, much like a puma or cougar. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Knightfd (talk • contribs) 15:30, 29 August 2006
 * And good luck to Mr. Berkman in trying to get his choice of nicknames to stick. Fat Elvis was spontaneous, Big Puma feels fabricated and artificial. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.79.62.27 (talk • contribs) 11:27, 27 January 2007
 * Big Puma isn't really "fabricated and unofficial," Berkman just didn't really care for the Fat Elvis nickname and was asked in an interview what he'd rather have as a nickname. He responded tongue-in-cheek that he should be some sort of sleek, agile, athletic cat...like a Puma.  The moniker took off from there.  It would be difficult to claim that Berkman is "promoting" the nickname - he is now just a by-stander.Texinian (talk) 19:13, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Maybe somebody can elaborate on these odds and ends......... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.170.208.77 (talk • contribs) 10:24, 4 August 2006
 * I suggest 66.170.208.77 is in the best position to take up 66.170.208.77's gentle instruction and start elaborating. Hop to it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.161.131.76 (talk • contribs) 02:32, 28 January 2007

low importance?
I'm sorry, but lance berkman is one of, if not the most important players on the astros, and easily one of the best players in the state of texas...maybe someone should reexamine his "importance". just look at his stats for gods sake. Kas0809 (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 12:58, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

his song
is this notable for his article MATTtalk 02:04, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

No Salaries?
The salaries for the players are available on the ESPN website. I was actually kind of wondering why they weren't listed here. Here's the link: Salaries —Preceding unsigned comment added by Junjoh (talk • contribs) 05:05, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

Trade to Yankees

 * I've heard that Berkman has been traded to the Yankees. Anyone have a source confirming this? (Jzxpertguitarist (talk) 21:50, 30 July 2010 (UTC))
 * It's speculation at this point. A deal could happen soon, or it could be a false alarm.  We don't change his team affiliation until there is confirmation. --Muboshgu (talk) 21:53, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Alright sounds good to me. Should we semi-protect the article if too many people continue to change his team affiliation without the trade being official? (Jzxpertguitarist (talk) 21:58, 30 July 2010 (UTC))
 * Might help, but sometimes it takes too long to get the protection and by the time it comes in the deal is done. According to this (also mentioned on MLB Trade Rumors), even if a deal is already completed there's a one day grace period for a player with 10-and-5 rights, like Berkman, allowing them to reconsider approval.  So therefore this deal won't go through today under any circumstances.  It might go through tomorrow, if it's already been agreed upon. --Muboshgu (talk) 22:06, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
 * This is what's on the sports page of the NY Post. Should we wait for a few more sources? (Jzxpertguitarist (talk) 22:37, 30 July 2010 (UTC))


 * The deal has been made and he has waived his no-trade. Because he's a 10/5 there is an automatic 24 hour waiting period.  Unless he changes his mind, the deal will be official after 24 hours. Primus128 (talk) 02:07, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

Career Achievements update
His career achievements(above personal life) should be updated. He is retired from MLB since 2013.Should be updated. Thank you.2601:581:8500:949C:304C:CD3D:3958:6A95 (talk) 22:02, 30 December 2017 (UTC) Done.2601:581:8500:949C:7817:419B:3DB2:CAFA (talk) 13:43, 31 December 2017 (UTC)