Cleveland Baseball Team Changes Nickname

[GarnetBeamer]

I thought the new name should be the Cleveland Rockers....for obvious reasons.

I’d heard “Rocks” was preferred by a lot of fans, maybe “Rockers” was as well. Would have had a cheesy appeal to it. They just stubbed their toe with “Guardians” by trying to go the symbolic/meaningful route but picking something that apparently nobody in Cleveland cares about.

 

[rogue cock]

I’d heard “Rocks” was preferred by a lot of fans, maybe “Rockers” was as well. Would have had a cheesy appeal to it. They just stubbed their toe with “Guardians” by trying to go the symbolic/meaningful route but picking something that apparently nobody in Cleveland cares about.

Just think of all the marketing capabilites with a "Rockers" nickname. A different classic rock band playing during the 7th inning stretch on the weekend, etc..

 

[GarnetBeamer]

Just think of all the marketing capabilites with a "Rockers" nickname. A different classic rock band playing during the 7th inning stretch on the weekend, etc..

Yeah. Missed opportunity for sure. Gotta wonder how much money they spent to settle on “Guardians”.

 

[Who Cares_Who Cares]

I would guess they decided that "Rockers" was too similar to "Rockies"

 

[king ward]

I think that a name carrying a specific tribal reference approved by that tribe would still fly. "Seminoles" is a good example and the depiction is noble. "Indians" comes off as pejorative this day and time.

 

[Garnet chicken]

I think that a name carrying a specific tribal reference approved by that tribe would still fly. "Seminoles" is a good example and the depiction is noble. "Indians" comes off as pejorative this day and time.

The story on Cleveland naming their club Indians was in respect to one of their Indian American players a long time ago. So I guess they are disrespecting that effort. They don't even know what they are cancelling.

 

[king ward]

The story on Cleveland naming their club Indians was in respect to one of their Indian American players a long time ago. So I guess they are disrespecting that effort. They don't even know what they are cancelling.

I understand, but this is now. You know how now is.

 

[rogue cock]

I understand, but this is now. You know how now is.

The question is whether it is such an honor if no one knows the reason for the name? Prior to them changing the name, I doubt you could find 1 person in 10,000 or more that knew that little tidbit of history....even among Cleveland fans. Heck, it's nice that the name change caused some to go looking for the history behind the name....but it still doesn't justify keeping the name.

 

[gamecock stock]

Dunno. That looks like a statue of a white guy. Probably racist.

More likely, socialist.

 

[rogue cock]

More likely, socialist.

So I guess you refuse to participate in the Pladge of Allegiance?

 

[king ward]

The question is whether it is such an honor if no one knows the reason for the name? Prior to them changing the name, I doubt you could find 1 person in 10,000 or more that knew that little tidbit of history....even among Cleveland fans. Heck, it's nice that the name change caused some to go looking for the history behind the name....but it still doesn't justify keeping the name.

I didn't know the history until a couple of days ago. The name was well-intentioned. To be polite, it has become anachronistic. I'm sorry, but it's how things are.

 

[lowcountry_cock13]

or the Cleveland Future Hilton Head Islanders.

 

[pepsicock]

Dumb as hell. Braves are next

 

[rogue cock]

Dumb as hell. Braves are next

Wonder if they will go back to their old minor league nickname that people objected to when they got the major league franchise.

 

[pepsicock]

Wonder if they will go back to their old minor league nickname that people objected to when they got the major league franchise.

NeXT thing will be our name . They will say "GO Cocks!" are offensive

 

[ToddFlanders]

Dumb as hell. Braves are next

I don’t know. For some reason I think “Braves” could stand up against scrutiny. I don’t know why, just a gut feeling. They may have to lose some iconography related to Native Americans, but the name in general isn’t problematic.

 

[Gamecockben1979]

I don’t know. For some reason I think “Braves” could stand up against scrutiny. I don’t know why, just a gut feeling. They may have to lose some iconography related to Native Americans, but the name in general isn’t problematic.

The Cherokee Casino is a Braves sponsor so obviously they’re not offended. But who knows. They’ve done away with the tomahawk chop and the chop on signs, but seem to be sticking to their guns on the team name.

 

[BlueCord86]

They missed a prime opportunity to go with the iconic Cleveland Steamers.

 

[bflogger28]

Steamers Pisses off New Orleans, they atarted the "Steam Pot".. Something will piss off Liberals NO MATTER what.

 

[Neanderthal]

Well, I’m a banana slug living in San Jose and I’m proud of San Jose for recognizing us. More teams should have our name (too many Tigers out there - why do they get all the recognition and we don’t?). But this heat is killing us off fast. I feel woozy myself.

 

[Snake006]

Did they say why they changed the name? Are people offended by Indians?

Not sure if it actually offended any Indians, but am quite sure it really bothers those who think it should offend Indians.