Well, if Orioles reliever Jamie Walker doesn't want to admit that he named his son after Tigers manager Jim Leyland, then at least veteran reliever Mike DeJean (pictured) will fess up that he named his newborn son after his teammate, Todd Helton.DeJean's wife, Holly, gave birth to their third child Tuesday, they named their new son Ryder Helton Charles DeJean. Ryder weighed in at 9 pounds, 4 ounces.Ah well, come on now -- there's two middle names! There's no honor in that. How cheap. That's a backhanded compliment if I've ever seen one. Too good to give the kid one middle name and just leave it at Helton? If I were Todd, I'd ask my name to be dropped out of disrespect. Just kidding. Helton called it an honor, and it certainly was. That's sweet. On a related note, I'm considering naming my first son "Tulowitzki." I think it has a nice ring, no?
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Previously at FanHouse:
O's Pitcher Names Son Jim Leyland, Not What You Think
