Word is the Montreal Expos are going to get renamed Washington Nationals

[yellowcanine]

today. - heard it on NPR coming in this morning. I can live with that - uses a traditional name that doesn't have the baggage of the "Senators". Furthermore, lots of folks continued to use the "Nats" as a nickname long after they were renamed the Senators.

[madinmaryland]

1. I think that was the name of the Negro League team,

and they want it named after them rather than the "failed" AL team.

[yellowcanine]

3. Actually that was the "Grays". Some folks were rooting for that name.

[MrUnderhill]

2. I was going to root for the "Senators".... but for some reason

that word has taken on a negative connotation for me these alst few weeks.....

[On the Road]

4. I Understand It's Historical,

but what the hell is a "national"? And do they really want a team that's going to be called the "Nats"?

[Beware the Beast Man]

7. That was the first Senators' official team name.

So yes, it's historic. The reason why they vetoed the Grays is because the Grays played a majority of their games in their hometown of Homestead, PA, near pittsburgh.

[obreaslan]

5. Damn! They didn't ake my suggestion...

The Washington Fat Cats

My second choice was the Washington Insiders

[DinahMoeHum]

6. Tee hee. First in war, first in peace, last in the major leagues. . .

:evilgrin:

[RivetJoint]

8. "Last in the American League..."

But now they will be in the NL

[DinahMoeHum]

9. So now it will be ". . .last in the National League. . ."

:evilgrin: