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		Case No. 13, Lance Berkman From the Page 2 mailbag

			A "Killer B" has invaded Space City this summer, and for once it's not Biggio or Bagwell. Help us find a suitable nickname for Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman. Astros left fielder Lance Berkman currently leads the team in RBIs, runs scored and home runs. Page 2 feels a peak performer like Berkman needs a catchy nickname. After we opened another case of The Berman Files, readers flooded us with more than 1,100 suggestions for Berkman's moniker. Review some of the finest labels for Houston's hero, and then be sure to vote in our poll at left for the nickname you think fits best. On Friday, we'll reveal the most popular choice. Lance "Caution, Men At" Berkman Judging by the great season he is having, it's probably safe to say that he is working hard at it! Bill Stock Kingston, N.Y. "Line dance Lance" A reference to Texas, and it rhymes! Lance "Bjork"-man Shy and strange-looking, but produces big hits. Tim Kaz Houston Lance "Ingrid" Berkman Rick Upshaw Van Nuys, Calif. Lance "back when men" Berkman Steve Riggs San Diego "The legend of Berkman, Lance" Michael Brown Cedar Rapids, Iowa "Free Lance" For striking out 83 times. Singh Punjab, India "Fatty Kruk" I played at Rice for three years with Lance (I was drafted in the 29th round by the Astros the same year Lance was drafted in the first). His nickname for his first two years at school was "Fatty Kruk" because he was so roly poly, reminiscent of Phillies slugger John Kruk. Other information on Lance: He loves to pretend he's a pitcher and throw the "Berkalator" curve ball. He once helped push the tarp on Rice's field in nothing but a jock strap and shoes. His dead-on impression of the "Ton Ton" creature from the Empire Strikes Back is the funniest thing I have ever seen. Joseph Cathey Arlington, Va. "The Flexin' Texan" Texans love their guns, and look at the guns on this guy. Then again, I would look strong hitting at Enron, too. Winston-Salem, N.C. "The Lord and his Berkman" Chad Hollingsworth Denver "Lance Berkman's comp" Ryan Waite Atlanta Lance "Don't call me Delta" Berkman Delta sells plus-sized clothes and Lance hits plus-sized bombs. Coincidence? I think not. Rick Capretta Charlotte, N.C. Lance "Berkman of Alcatraz" Tom Abruzzese Everett, Mass. Lance "All Bite with no Berk"-man Billy Brown College Station, Texas "Berk-ules" Because he is the ultimate gladiator. David Smalling Austin, Texas Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories		ALSO SEE: The Berman Files: Your choice: Tour de Lance The Berman Files: Your choice: Scooby Duval The Berman Files: Your choice: Going, Going Gonzalez The Berman Files: Your choice: 'Highway to' Helton The Berman Files: Your choice: Latino Bambino The Berman Files: Your choice: 'Kid' Roddick The Berman Files: Your choice: Wham Bam, Thank You Hamm The Berman Files: Your choice: The Wizard The Berman Files: Your choice: Super Joe The Berman Files: Your choice: Kobe Wan Kenobi The Berman Files: Your choice: The A-Line The Berman Files: Your choice: Tim Duncan Donuts
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