2018 MLB Thread

[Badger]

I'm not sure why there's an uproar, it's a cartoon pic of a smiling native American.  I could think of much worse to take offense to.

I don't understand why anyone would disapprove of the change, especially anyone with no ties to the team.

[MBGreen]

I don't understand why anyone would disapprove of the change, especially anyone with no ties to the team.

it's not the change, it's the motive behind it.  It's a cartoon Native American smiling.  If there was a bottle of booze hanging out of its mouth, I would agree it should be changed.  If you really want to make a change, impeach your president.

Might as well ban all Bugs Bunny cartoons as well...so much racism.

[SixFeetDeep]

Got my hat a couple years ago when I first caught wind of these rumors. One of my favorite hats growing up, I loved that logo lol.

[MBGreen]

Got my hat a couple years ago when I first caught wind of these rumors. One of my favorite hats growing up, I loved that logo lol.

I think it's great too.  Despite having zero ties to the team. lol

[Italian Seafood]

People are oversensitive pussies. Tbese teams weren't created to disparage anyone, what sense would that even make?

[d sw0rdz]

it's not the change, it's the motive behind it.  It's a cartoon Native American smiling.  If there was a bottle of booze hanging out of its mouth, I would agree it should be changed.  If you really want to make a change, impeach your president.

Might as well ban all Bugs Bunny cartoons as well...so much racism.

lol people have to remember that they're native americans, not indian

there are a lot of reasons why the name/logo are offensive, and that's one of the more absurd ones which i have rarely seen mentioned

they're depicting them in a goofy manner and then calling them the wrong thing completely

[SixFeetDeep]

lol people have to remember that they're native americans, not indian

there are a lot of reasons why the name/logo are offensive, and that's one of the more absurd ones which i have rarely seen mentioned

they're depicting them in a goofy manner and then calling them the wrong thing completely

Use the tribe name you ignoramus

Some people have rejected both of these terms. Dr. Michael Yellow Bird, Assistant Professor and Director of the Office for the Study of Indigenous Social and Cultural Justice in the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas, considers both terms, American Indian and Native American, to be “oppressive, ‘counterfeit identities.’” He prefers the terms indigenous peoples or First Nations peoples to either American Indian or Native American.3
In most circles, however, the terms American Indian and Native American are both considered acceptable and, while there are people who feel strongly that one term or the other is more appropriate, they are often used interchangeably. There seems to be some agreement among American Indian people that the use of either term is acceptable — according to a 1995 census survey, 49.76 percent of American Indians preferred that term, compared to 37.35 percent preferring Native American and much smaller numbers preferring other terms.4 Most modern style guides also list both terms as acceptable options, noting that, when possible, writers should refer to the name of a specific tribe instead of using one of these umbrella terms.5

[Badger]

People are oversensitive pussies.

Yeah, lots of crying in this thread over a logo change.

[MBGreen]

Yeah, lots of crying in this thread over a logo change.

#RedLivesMatter

[SixFeetDeep]

Does the logo even matter that much if they keep their name as the Indians? Pointless move.

[MBGreen]

Does the logo even matter that much if they keep their name as the Indians? Pointless move.

the Cleveland Blueberry Blonds sounds so much better.

[Italian Seafood]

Does the logo even matter that much if they keep their name as the Indians? Pointless move.

Keep the name Indians and change the logo to a smiling Apu.

[SixFeetDeep]

This MLB Free Agency situation is fascinating.

[SixFeetDeep]

https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/blue-jays-continue-sneaky-good-offseason-with-jaime-garcia/

Dont give up hope just yet JE!!!

[MBGreen]

https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/blue-jays-continue-sneaky-good-offseason-with-jaime-garcia/

Dont give up hope just yet JE!!!

is gibbons still employed? yes?

nothing to see here