The New York Mets have signed pitcher Richard Lovelady, and fans are buzzing about his unique nickname, 'Dicky'. Lovelady, 29, revealed that he prefers to be called by his nickname, Dicky, and fans are having a field day with it.

"For those asking, yes, new Mets reliever Richard Lovelady has requested to go by his nickname Dicky. So it will be Dicky Lovelady from here on out," Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo posted on X.

Fans are having a blast with the nickname, with one saying, "Dicky Lovelady sounds like it's straight out of a 'Seinfeld' episode." Another joked, "Dicky Lovelady is an Austin Powers character. No one can convince me otherwise."

Mets TV host Mike Janela even asked fans where Dicky Lovelady ranks among the greatest names in Mets history, with many agreeing that it's up there with other nominations like Seymour Weiner and Rusty Kuntz.

Lovelady, who has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays, seems to be enjoying the buzz, telling DiComo he's "excited" to join the team.

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