Batman Likes The Sox said:
That's the guy. That name feels like a nice fit to me.
Trautwein's Degree said:http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/03/02/team-name-finalists-for-new-hartford-baseball-club/
They should just keep Rock Cats.
Praying Mantis is Connecticut's state insect. Schools make a big deal about this bug in elementary school. Which is pretty much the target demographic for AA baseball.Spacemans Bong said:Honey Badgers and Praying Mantii? That's gotta be fake. Even Hartford's not that incompetent.
+1FarvinMoosey said:I might actually go if that were the case.
This entire thing continues to be an abomination.
Montana Fan said:Instead of Rock Cats, Crack Rocks might be a better for for Hartford.
Especially a praying mantis. The atheists and agnostics will rise up in protest.luckiestman said:Hogs, Goats and Birds are fine. Mantis is not too good.
Trautwein's Degree said:
Top 5 names announced. Go Yard Goats!
Hedgehogs: Known as the “Insurance Capital of America” the Hedgehog is a tribute to our insurance industry, while celebrating Hartford’s fighting spirit.
Praying Mantis: As Connecticut's state insect, the Praying Mantis embodies Hartford’s fighting spirit and being known for punching above its weight.
River Hogs: This fun team name is a tribute to the legendary “Hog River” that flows under the city of Hartford.
Whirlybirds: Celebrating Connecticut’s helicopter manufacturing and the Northeast Helicopter School, the Whirlybirds opens up all kinds of fun mascot possibilities.
Yard Goats: Railroad slang for an engine that switches a train to get it ready for another locomotive to take over, the Yard Goats honors Hartford’s rich rail history.
And Kings, Los Solidos, and 20 Love weren't even contenders.The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa said:
Hartford sure has a lot of fighting spirit to celebrate.
They should have gone with "the embarrassments." Cause that's what any of those names will end up being.Trautwein's Degree said:And Kings, Los Solidos, and 20 Love weren't even contenders.
You use insurance to hedge against risk. I'm not sure whether hog refers to the person selling or buying (I would guess selling though) but it makes a good amount of sense.biollante said:What does a hedgehog have to do with insurance ?
The final choice goes to the owner and a public relations firm and a couple of others.
Although the list is strangely bad (even stranger than parks and recreation shows), they have gotten quite a bit of press out of it.
Wasn't the old indoor soccer team called the Hartford Hellions or Hellcats ?
Also Hartford and hedgehogs are both known for their bustle.kenneycb said:You use insurance to hedge against risk. I'm not sure whether hog refers to the person selling or buying (I would guess selling though) but it makes a good amount of sense.
No. The bustle's in the hedgerow.phrenile said:Also Hartford and hedgehogs are both known for their bustle.
Clears Cleaver said:It should be the Hartford 50s, as in "capital of the 50th worst state in the union to live"
luckiestman said:
That is not good natured.
Trautwein's Degree said:Best name in all of minor league baseball. I love it.
strek1 said:
Unless your ON the team. I wouldn't want to be on a team with the word "Goat" it. Will the hats have horns? Everytime they lose the media will have a field day with that name. And speaking of the media - Jimmy Fallon should be able to do 10 minutes on this.