MLB Hot Stove 2019-20

[tower912]

The Lions.  In homage to another professional sports franchise that is never going to win a championship.

[wadesworld]

There are a bunch of great historical names for Cleveland baseball. Their first name after moving to Cleveland was the "Cleveland Lake Shores" which is kind of amazing if not unwieldy.  Also "Forest Cities".

So they'll probably wind up with the "Red" or the "Blue."

[Hards Alumni]

The Lions.  In homage to another professional sports franchise that is never going to win a championship.

But the team from Cleveland already has 2!

[The Sultan]

So they'll probably wind up with the "Red" or the "Blue."

Yeah this is my concern too.  Will they do something fun and interesting like the New Orleans Pelicans or Seattle Krakken?

Or will they go the Houston Texans or Washington Nationals route.

[tower912]

But the team from Cleveland already has 2!

So do the Lions.   Last one in 1957.

[Billy Hoyle]

My 1st thought was Cleveland Rockers - since their stadium is right by the Rock n Roll museum.

that was the name of their short-lived WNBA team

[The Sultan]

that was the name of their short-lived WNBA team

That didn't stop Denver's MLB team from mimicking the name of their first NHL team.

[WI inferiority Complexes]

The Cleveland Steamers.

Named for the mist that comes off the Cuyahoga on a cold Cleveland morning.

[Jockey]

The Cleveland Steamers.

Named for the mist that comes off the Cuyahoga on a cold Cleveland morning.

Or the smoke that came off of lake Erie when it was on fire in the 80s.

[Hards Alumni]

The Cleveland Steamers.

Named for the mist that comes off the Cuyahoga on a cold Cleveland morning.

I want to get something off my chest... Cleveland should dump this idea immediately.

[Jockey]

I want to get something off my chest... Cleveland should dump this idea immediately.

Are you a Cleveland (or Ohio) native?

I'm reminded of Sig Snopek's ode to Milwaukee - Thank God This Isn't Cleveland.

[JWags85]

I'm pretty firm in my belief that Cleveland is the most unfairly maligned city in the Midwest, especially coming from residents/fans of other Midwest cities not named Chicago.  Its got very good food, especially ethnic in the various neighborhoods, a vastly improved downtown and amazing historical residential areas/near burbs.  It as a mess in the 70s and 80s to be sure, but that has little bearing on now.  The district around the former Q, Progressive Field, and the Casino is fantastic.

Ive heard multiple people from Milwaukee rip on Cleveland, which always amuses me, cause Cleveland has many of the same things that makes Milwaukee great, with even more history and scale at times.

That being said, The Cleveland River Fires would be amazing

[Jockey]

I'm pretty firm in my belief that Cleveland is the most unfairly maligned city in the Midwest, especially coming from residents/fans of other Midwest cities not named Chicago.  Its got very good food, especially ethnic in the various neighborhoods, a vastly improved downtown and amazing historical residential areas/near burbs.  It as a mess in the 70s and 80s to be sure, but that has little bearing on now.  The district around the former Q, Progressive Field, and the Casino is fantastic.

Ive heard multiple people from Milwaukee rip on Cleveland, which always amuses me, cause Cleveland has many of the same things that makes Milwaukee great, with even more history and scale at times.

That being said, The Cleveland River Fires would be amazing

I agree. I was in Cleveland 2 years ago and was amazed at how different than it was 20-30 years ago. Great downtown area.

[4everwarriors]

I want to get something off my chest... Cleveland should dump this idea immediately.

Dis country bumpkin cees watt ya did der, hey?

[Hards Alumni]

I'm pretty firm in my belief that Cleveland is the most unfairly maligned city in the Midwest, especially coming from residents/fans of other Midwest cities not named Chicago.  Its got very good food, especially ethnic in the various neighborhoods, a vastly improved downtown and amazing historical residential areas/near burbs.  It as a mess in the 70s and 80s to be sure, but that has little bearing on now.  The district around the former Q, Progressive Field, and the Casino is fantastic.

Ive heard multiple people from Milwaukee rip on Cleveland, which always amuses me, cause Cleveland has many of the same things that makes Milwaukee great, with even more history and scale at times.

That being said, The Cleveland River Fires would be amazing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZM

[CTWarrior]

My 1st thought was Cleveland Rockers - since their stadium is right by the Rock n Roll museum.

I like Cleveland Rocks better than Cleveland Rockers.  You've already got a team song, plus you could do something with a Rock for a mascot.

Still think Spiders make the most sense.  There are some good logos out there for Cleveland Spiders.

[MUBurrow]

I like Cleveland Rocks better than Cleveland Rockers.  You've already got a team song, plus you could do something with a Rock for a mascot.

BUT! Then no Marty Jannetty day.  So not sure the tradeoff is worth it.

[The Sultan]

I like Cleveland Rocks better than Cleveland Rockers.  You've already got a team song, plus you could do something with a Rock for a mascot.

Still think Spiders make the most sense.  There are some good logos out there for Cleveland Spiders.

The mascot, the logo, the history.  It really is an easy choice for me, but MLB is probably going to go with something more boring.

[tower912]

Golden Eagles.

[JWags85]

Golden Eagles.

Rough Riders

[Pakuni]

MLB to formally recognize Negro League records.

https://www.mlb.com/news/negro-leagues-given-major-league-status-for-baseball-records-stats

[MU82]

MLB to formally recognize Negro League records.

https://www.mlb.com/news/negro-leagues-given-major-league-status-for-baseball-records-stats

About time.

[Lennys Tap]

White Sox will sign Yoelqui Cespedes, brother of Yoenis and the #1 international prospect. He's 23, maybe the RF they've been looking for (in a year or two).

[Lennys Tap]

Josh Bell to the Nationals for 2 minor league pitchers.

[WI inferiority Complexes]

The Padres are about to make a real run at LAD's consecutive division title streak.