The Double-A Binghamton … Stud Muffins? Oh, and it gets better

Bob Hille

The Double-A Binghamton … Stud Muffins? Oh, and it gets better image

The Double-A Binghamton (N.Y.) Mets are changing their nickname for the 2017 season and have crowdsourced suggestions from fans.

Thankfully, Basebally McBaseballyface isn't one of the finalists. There are, however, some creative suggestions (via MiLB.com):

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. 

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

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

Rumble Ponies: A tribute to the Triple Cities' rich carousel heritage, the 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 Timber Jockeys pays homage to everyone that rides the carousels. 

Admit it, you didn't know Binghamton was the "Carousel Capital of the World" did you, Stud Muffin?

You can vote for the team's new nickname here.

Bob Hille

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Bob Hille, a senior content consultant for The Sporting News, has been part of the TSN team for most of the past 30 years, including as managing editor and executive editor. He is a native of Texas (forever), adopted son of Colorado, where he graduated from Colorado State, and longtime fan of “Bull Durham” (h/t Annie Savoy for The Sporting News mention).