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Unfortunately it’s in vogue for minor league baseball teams to have dumb nicknames. I don’t understand.Today around noon, The "Flying Squirrels" took on the "Rubber Ducks" of Akron.
If we're gonna toss millions at a new stadium of any kind, can we entertain the concept of something actually serious, like some kind of pro or semi-pro team, football, soccer ANYTHING other than some kiddie cartoon characters?
AA baseball is all about family fun, and goofy nicknames are part of that.Today around noon, The "Flying Squirrels" took on the "Rubber Ducks" of Akron.
If we're gonna toss millions at a new stadium of any kind, can we entertain the concept of something actually serious, like some kind of pro or semi-pro team, football, soccer ANYTHING other than some kiddie cartoon characters?
Well, I guess if the cartoon characters are gonna provide some Rodney, Fats and Zeb then, bring keep on keeping on.AA baseball is all about family fun, and goofy nicknames are part of that.
Well when Richmond can attract a serious team that might happen but that doesn’t happen when you can’t even replace a crumbling arena and a ballpark where you might get a concrete slab with your squirrely fries. Charlotte is a great example of what Richmond should be.Today around noon, The "Flying Squirrels" took on the "Rubber Ducks" of Akron.
If we're gonna toss millions at a new stadium of any kind, can we entertain the concept of something actually serious, like some kind of pro or semi-pro team, football, soccer ANYTHING other than some kiddie cartoon characters?
DC Defenders have a pretty rabid fanbase and the games are quite fun...plus they win. I'm up to being able to name 3 players now...Speaking of overrated sports....there's also the USFL (all teams owned by FOX) and XFL (purchases for 15 million)....and I have yet to meet anyone who gives a rat$ a$$ about either one of those OR who could name a single player on any team.
I haven't watched a complete game but from what I've seen the fans in the stands are definitely having a good time. That is the first step.DC Defenders have a pretty rabid fanbase and the games are quite fun...plus they win. I'm up to being able to name 3 players now...
The XFL overall has put on a pretty good on-field product, they’re selling tickets, and given their connections with the NFL (as sort of a minor league to the NFL), it’s become a much more convincing league.DC Defenders have a pretty rabid fanbase and the games are quite fun...plus they win. I'm up to being able to name 3 players now...
I understood playing all of their games in Birmingham last year, as a way to control costs. This year not playing games in some of the team’s cities has been ridiculous. It’s like they don’t even care if there are fans in attendance, and it shows.The USFL, however, is still a joke.
AA baseball is all about family fun, and goofy nicknames are part of that.
That might have something to do with the Squirrels being AA and those two teams you mentioned being AAA. I'm not a baseball fan by any stretch, but at AAA they're playing a higher level baseball that's probably connected more to the parent team, right? You're more likely to see your favorite R-Braves player make his way to the A-Braves, where you can continue to root for him ... right?Interesting thing about the Squirrels' affiliation with the Giants. I have yet to hear of a local baseball guy that became a Giants' fan due to the minor league team. In contrast, many Richmond-area folks became Yankees' fans due to Richmond Virginians and Atlanta fans due to Richmond Braves.
You tell me what's a better name, the Madison Angels or the Rocket City Trash Pandas? I'll hang up and listen.Unfortunately it’s in vogue for minor league baseball teams to have dumb nicknames. I don’t understand.
That might have something to do with the Squirrels being AA and those two teams you mentioned being AAA. I'm not a baseball fan by any stretch, but at AAA they're playing a higher level baseball that's probably connected more to the parent team, right? You're more likely to see your favorite R-Braves player make his way to the A-Braves, where you can continue to root for him ... right?
With all of that said, I don't find the Flying Squirrels to be that ridiculous of a nickname, particularly when compared to some of the silliness you find out there. Here's a list of worse ones:
10 of the funniest minor league baseball names
Some may wrinkle your forehead, others may have you jumping online and getting something...www.manisteenews.com
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