As a fan of Cleveland baseball I was really hoping for the Spiders...

[Capt. America]

...not really thrilled with Guardians; the script or logo. However, I do like the new "C" hat.
What would you have called them? (please be kind)

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. Is the Cleveland baseball team getting a new version of themselves?

I wasn't aware of that.

I have been paying attention to the Washington football team. I honestly think they should have gone with the Washington Azaleas, or the Washington Cherry Blossoms, but alas no one ever listens to me.

Back to your post. I think The Spiders would be a WONDERFUL name for a team.

Oh, and don't get me started on team uniforms. They mostly look so much alike that I can't begin to tell teams apart. Please, please, please, choose colors other than blue.

[John1956PA]

6. The Cleveland Spiders had an interesting run over 100 years ago.

Here is the link to the Wikipedia page about the Cleveland Spiders:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Spiders

[brush]

2. I hate the new name. I've been a Cleveland fan for decades.

I now question whether I can even root for them now. Wat dumb name. It as bad as Washington football teans new name, the Commanders.

[dchill]

3. The Ballbreakers?

[HUAJIAO]

4. Go the minor league route...

Cleveland Lake Monsters
Cleveland River Fire
Cleveland Lakeside Shenanigans

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[Bristlecone]

5. When they were reviewing the names, there was one I liked

It was a former players nickname. I can’t remember. I’ll go see if I can find it and report back.

[PAMod]

9. Was it the Naps?

Named for player/manager Napoleon Lajoie.

[Bristlecone]

10. Yes! That was it. TY.

[Auggie]

7. Spiders or Blues

Both were franchise names from long ago.

Guardians is banal, and a forced attempt to create civic pride or identity, similar to when the city referred to itself as "The North Coast" and "The Best Location in the Nation." No one buys that sort of crap.

There's little cadence to "Cleveland Guardians" as well. As I logo designer I critique the new look as rushed, amateurish, and already dated looking.

[Capt. America]

11. See also: Cleveland..its a plum.

[Auggie]

13. Forgot all about that. Thanks. "The Cleveland Plums"

[Capt. America]

12. I would have also been cool with the Blues or Blue Sox.

[ms liberty]

8. The Cleveland Rocks