The Future of the Cleveland Indians

[Wes]

Seeing all of these cool proposed logos on here, and across the internet, made me realize that a potential benefit to a name change would/should be an uptick in merchandise sales. I have no idea how much of that money the club sees, but for a franchise that could be needing some money after a shortened season, every extra dollar probably helps.

 

[Lee]

Goddamn it, its gonna be the Rockers, isnt it?

Why would we name the team after that asshole John Rocker? He really didn't even do anything for the Tribe.

 

[LL3]

Seeing all of these cool proposed logos on here, and across the internet, made me realize that a potential benefit to a name change would/should be an uptick in merchandise sales. I have no idea how much of that money the club sees, but for a franchise that could be needing some money after a shortened season, every extra dollar probably helps.

What you say here is a significant reason for this being a relatively easy move....addressing both the moment and marketing.

 

[bob2the2nd]

Seeing all of these cool proposed logos on here, and across the internet, made me realize that a potential benefit to a name change would/should be an uptick in merchandise sales. I have no idea how much of that money the club sees, but for a franchise that could be needing some money after a shortened season, every extra dollar probably helps.

now this doesnt surprise me at fucking at all.

Ownership doesnt give a shit about the actual name, they just care about making money. I cant believe i didnt realize that earlier.

 

[Huber.]

hope not
Is Tribe racist ?

Cultural appropriation. The days of using phrases like "My Tribe" and labeling an executive as a "Chief" are numbered

 

[LL3]

now this doesnt surprise me at fucking at all.

Ownership doesnt give a shit about the actual name, they just care about making money. I cant believe i didnt realize that earlier.

I find this mostly true, but I also believe they are addressing the moment...even if the moment (eventually) fuels commerce.
They care about their name and their brand. I do not believe uprooting long time fixtures is ever easy, but this is one that has percolated for years and has now reached an inflection point.

 

[Binkster]

Cleveland Supermen. Birthplace of Clark Kent.
Cleveland Crew
Cleveland Midshipmen
Cleveland Moondogs
Cleveland Beachcombers
Cleveland Ramblers
Cleveland Nomads
Cleveland Rovers
Cleveland Wayfarers
Cleveland Aeronauts (or Aeros; Ohio - birthplace of aviation)
Cleveland Navigators
Cleveland Foresters
Cleveland Portsmen
Cleveland North Coasters
Cleveland Ghoulardis

 

[2 For The Brew]

Cultural appropriation. The days of using phrases like "My Tribe" and labeling an executive as a "Chief" are numbered

Navy E-9 is a problem?

 

[Lee]

Cultural appropriation. The days of using phrases like "My Tribe" and labeling an executive as a "Chief" are numbered

Jews refer to themselves as members of the tribe all the time because of the original 12 tribes of Israel. Just saying the term Tribe isn't exclusively Native American.

 

[DownTownTribeFan]

So not appealing

 

[DownTownTribeFan]

Cleveland Cowboys ... Totally makes sense if youre a deep thinker

 

[LL3]

Cleveland Supermen. Birthplace of Clark Kent.
Cleveland Crew
Cleveland Midshipmen
Cleveland Moondogs
Cleveland Beachcombers
Cleveland Ramblers
Cleveland Nomads
Cleveland Rovers
Cleveland Wayfarers
Cleveland Aeronauts (or Aeros; Ohio - birthplace of aviation)
Cleveland Navigators
Cleveland Foresters
Cleveland Portsmen
Cleveland North Coasters
Cleveland Ghoulardis

Cleveland Supermen. Birthplace of Clark Kent.
Cleveland Crew
Cleveland Midshipmen
Cleveland Moondogs
Cleveland Beachcombers
Cleveland Ramblers
Cleveland Nomads
Cleveland Rovers
Cleveland Wayfarers
Cleveland Aeronauts (or Aeros; Ohio - birthplace of aviation)
Cleveland Navigators
Cleveland Foresters
Cleveland Portsmen
Cleveland North Coasters
Cleveland Ghoulardis

If I had to pick one of these, I'd go Moondogs (not sure if it would be 2 words of one)

 

[prf100]

Goddamn it, its gonna be the Rockers, isnt it?

We could have former Cleveland Rockers great Suzie McConnell-Serio throw out the first pitch!!!!!!

 

[daddywags]

nm

 

[Lee]

We could have former Cleveland Rockers great Suzie McConnell-Serio throw out the first pitch!!!!!!
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Or former Tribe great John Rocker throw out the first pitch.