Binghamton Mets Looking To Change Name, Ask Fans To Vote For Their Favorite

By Ryan Mayer

Minor league baseball nicknames are often some of the more creative and fun team names that we have in sports. The Akron RubberDucks, Savannah Bananas and Richmond Flying Squirrels are just a few examples of the kind of creativity that these teams exhibit when naming their franchise.

Now, Mets fans, one of your minor league affiliates is asking for your input on what its new name should be. The Binghamton Mets, the Double-A affiliate for the Mets, have decided to re-brand their team. The franchise has opened it up to a fan vote.

In case you can't click on the link at the moment, the six choices for the team are: Bullheads, Gobblers, Rocking Horses, Rumble Ponies, Stud Muffins and Timber Jockeys. Now you may be wondering where these options came from. According to the team, each nickname has a special connection to the Binghamton area. From the release, here are the explanations of each name.

"Bullheads- A local inhabitant of the Susquehanna River, a Bullhead is a bullhead catfish. The bullhead displays a tough and resilient character such as the Binghamton community.

Gobblers- A symbol of the rich hunting culture of the area, the "Binghamton Gobblers" honors the outdoorsman lifestyle and turkeys who call Binghamton home.

Rocking Horses- The "Binghamton Rocking Horses" celebrates the Triple Cities' rich history as the "Carousel Capital of the World."

Rumble Ponies- A tribute to the Triple Cities' carousel heritage, the "Binghamton Rumble Ponies" is a herd of fierce horses that no carousel center pole can contain.

Stud Muffins- While tipping a cap to the players on the field, the "Stud Muffins" celebrates the collection of carousel horses belonging to Binghamtonians.

Timber Jockeys- Combining the fun of Minor League Baseball with the rich carousel history of the Triple Cities, the "Binghamton Timber Jockeys" pays homage to everyone that rides the carousels."

Not sure about you, but the Stud Muffins 100 percent has my vote. The voting is open from May 17 through June 1, with the name change set to take effect in the 2017 season.