NEW ARRIVAL

Spectacular!

Here's hoping he hits more like his namesake Conor (J.) than his namesake Manny (A.). Thrilled for you. Congrats!

by Jamey Newberg on Oct 24, 2005 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

that's awesome

Congrats John, and way put the stem on the apple!!

"Second guessers are guys that could have never gotten it right the first time." - Tommy Lasorda (for guys that have no other defense for their actions.)

by slurve on Oct 24, 2005 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Congratulations!

Glad everyone is well.

by joeficarra on Oct 24, 2005 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats

To you and Jeri, and I'm definately digging the name.

Rios is the next Juan Gonzales, thats right, I said it.

by KaoticKlown on Oct 24, 2005 7:05 PM EDT reply actions

Welcome, Jackson!

Congrats to John and Jeri.

by danielj on Oct 24, 2005 7:09 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats

by kenshin1 @ Minor League Ball on Oct 24, 2005 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

Congratulations!

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Oct 24, 2005 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats to all!

Like the pic. He looks like he's sending the sign to the pitcher.

by FunWithHeadlines on Oct 24, 2005 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Congratulations!

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by RCCook on Oct 24, 2005 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

Congratulations John and Jeri

Good to hear that everything went well.

by ToddyBaseball on Oct 24, 2005 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

Best wishes from NYC

John:

God speed to you, Jeri and your family!

by CouncilmanJim on Oct 24, 2005 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

congrats

enjoy the sleepless nights filled with cuddling. they go so quickly.

by peoples27 on Oct 24, 2005 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats

Is it too early to request a Crystal Ball? ;)

by Dove Hunting on Oct 24, 2005 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats!

and he's already using his left hand ;)

by UCFKnights on Oct 24, 2005 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats

Make sure he's a lefty!

Also, it is my birthday today as well.

by Ienpw on Oct 24, 2005 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats Sickels Family!!!

If he's not left-handed, make sure he's a catcher!!!

by andy 5 on Oct 24, 2005 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Congratulations

To the Sickels family.

He sure looks happy.

by ohad @ Minor League Ball on Oct 24, 2005 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Crystal Ball

Congrats on the big man. Job well done!!

Is it just me, or does he look like he's searching for Pete Rose's bookie in the stands?

I'm gonna' say he looks like a natural corner infielder.

First stab at the Crystal Ball:
Season Wet Diapers Dirty Diapers Upchucks
2006 603 334 233
2007 622 340 108
2008 289 348 021

As you can see, he shows steady improvement in his control of the Upchuck zone, and small, but noticeable improvement from year to year in dirty diapers. Fortunately, as he ages, he shows much better control of his bladder, much to the delight of his manager.

Disclaimer -
Remember - this is not the only possible future for Jackson Sickels. Please do not send emails telling me how I have underrated his offensive abilities.

Thanks

"Sports do not build character - they merely reveal it". Chris Schenkel, Sportscaster

by Pigs57 on Oct 24, 2005 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

I worry about his offensive longevity

Both the diaper categories could easily be considered very old player skills. Here's hoping there is a huge gap between the Huggies and Depends years.

by LizardKing51 @ Minor League Ball on Oct 25, 2005 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions

bladder control

I think you are vasty over rating his bladder control ability. He has yet to show any signs of knowing what to do in that department. I would think the 2008 season would be double in the wet department...

by dbimberg on Oct 25, 2005 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

2006 Season a Wash

Bimberg -

You may well be proven correct. We didn't include any stats from the 2006 season, as his late arrival provided too small a data set to be statistically valid. Couple that with the fact that, with any young player entering a new league, his stats would naturally be skewed.

Since we didn't include his 2006 stats, we wanted to project a three year window, in which he should be able to establish a legitimate profile of how he'll look over time.

Thanks

"Sports do not build character - they merely reveal it". Chris Schenkel, Sportscaster

by Pigs57 on Oct 25, 2005 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Congrats

God bless John, Jeri and Jackson.

Pigs57,

You didn't mention Jackson's defensive ability.

What up??

I won't get married until the Red Sox win the World Series. AGAIN!!

by Shep on Oct 24, 2005 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Congratulations!

Go San Dimas High!

by Ian Miller on Oct 24, 2005 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

CONGRATS

ALL THE BEST TO YOU, JERI AND JACKSON, JOHN, GOD BLESS!

http://sheafaithful.blogspot.com/ aamzing baseball blog

by Ludacrispat26 on Oct 24, 2005 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

congrats

even if it is 1 day late (my birthday was yesterday)

by Rob Castellano on Oct 24, 2005 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats

Congratulations John and Jeri!!

If you need any company online in between late-night diaper changes and during plain old sleepless nights, I'm pretty sure we've got some members on this site that are up pretty late.

by sasquatch83 on Oct 24, 2005 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

belated congratulations...

my favorite art professor is named jackson.

by erudite @ Minor League Ball on Oct 24, 2005 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

Healthy

Happy to hear everybody is healthy. Great looking boy you have there.

by Goodfella on Oct 25, 2005 12:28 AM EDT reply actions

Congratulations!

by nygiants5811 on Oct 25, 2005 1:37 AM EDT reply actions

he looks like you, john!

wow. congratulations. you guys must be overjoyed

"Well I believe in the soul..."

by D O on Oct 25, 2005 3:04 AM EDT reply actions

congrats

best of luck

by ufo on Oct 25, 2005 3:13 AM EDT reply actions

he's adorable

congratulations to all three of you!

by jpahk on Oct 25, 2005 9:18 AM EDT reply actions

i'd say he rates as an A at this point

definitely a five tool player, can eat well, make the ladies oogle, fill a diaper, sleep through the vacuuming and wake you in the middle of the night.

Congrats.

by cincod1 on Oct 25, 2005 9:24 AM EDT reply actions

Congratulations

Caption to shot:

"Just try to get a curve by me".

by Mike Green on Oct 25, 2005 9:39 AM EDT reply actions

Congrats!

8 pounds! That's great!

I also think that we need to watch out for Jackson Sickles in the 2023 draft. Maybe he'll be drafted by the Cubs, make the bigs as a september callup the next year, and help the Cubs win their first world series since 1908!

hehehehe...

by Megawatt @ Minor League Ball on Oct 25, 2005 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

Congratulations

Jackson Alexander Sickels
St. Louis N.L. 2024-2049
Winner of 315 games in the majors played over 25 years. Led the N.L. in wins 9 seasons, including 5 in a row from 2029-33. Threw 2 no-hitters in his career. Became the all-time strikeout leader for left-handers with 4,712 during his final no-hitter, a perfect game. Finished with 4,943. Most Valuable Player in 2029 and 2031. Cy Young award winner in 2028-31, 36, 40 and 44. Went on to pursue a doctorate in Maritime Warfare from the US. Naval Academy.

by lenred on Oct 25, 2005 10:26 AM EDT reply actions