Question about EU shortstop

[Malike]

Greg mentioned in an earlier thread about an EU shortstop entering the draft which had pundits scrambling to see where he fit in, does anyone have any info if this kid was drafted?

[Greg Pappas]

Greg mentioned in an earlier thread about an EU shortstop entering the draft which had pundits scrambling to see where he fit in, does anyone have any info if this kid was drafted?

You're referring to the joke about Gniddik Mautz, a fictionary SS prospect from the Netherlands. It was just a bit of fun I had with Elon O's Fan, who had listed a player named 'Mautz' on his list of favorite players. He meant Matusz.

I explained in the following thread that it was a joke, in case someone missed the 3 obvious emoticons. Here is what I said...

"For those not catching the joke, or noticing the 3 emotes at the end... Gniddik is 'Kidding' backwards.

Sorry Elon, a lil fun at your expense.

I did a similar thing last year, having some fun with everyone, and Markpolis in particular... as I took his name and created a superstar HS pitcher named Sil Opkram. ;)"