Cleveland Guardians era starts with 'ominous sign'

Fox Sports ^ | Nov. 19 2021 | Ryan Gaydos

[xp38]

MLB’s Cleveland franchise officially changed its name to the Guardians Friday, and the new day in the organization’s history started with a bang. The Guardians opened their team store for fans to get their hands on new merchandise. As fans were shopping, the sign installed outside the team store came crashing down onto the sidewalk. The sign fell when a worker was on a ladder checking bolts.

"Well, that's an ominous sign," one person yelled.

No one was injured. Regardless, fans were lining up early to get some new swag with the Guardians logo.

"This kind of exceeds expectations. Having people show up at 6:30 [a.m.], and then we had 100 people in by 9:14 [a.m.]. You can kind of see the store looks like we’re having a game today," Cleveland’s director of merchandising Karen Fox told the Associated Press. The organization announced intentions to change its name before the start of the 2021 season and landed on the new name earlier this year. The change came under some scrutiny when a roller derby team with the same name filed a lawsuit. Team officials announced earlier this week the two sides reached an "amicable resolution" allowing both teams to use the same name.

Cleveland had been known as the Indians from 1915 to 2021. The team was originally known as the Blues in 1901, the Bronchos in 1902 and the Naps from 1903 to 1914.

[xp38]

A sign I would say.

[cgbg]

The sign fell when a worker was on a ladder checking bolts.

I guess the bolts did need checking...

;-)

[nickcarraway]

Sounds like a fascist name.

[BenLurkin]

I hope the franchise folds.

[JennysCool]

“Guardians.” Stupidest nickname in sports.

Because the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame is there, there was a lot of support for the “Cleveland Rocks,” with their mascot a guy in a cool rock suit.

But no. They went with ridiculously boring.

I guess Cleveland doesn’t rock anymore.

[Bernard]

So what was the sign supposed to look like before it fell down?

[nascarnation]

[bagster]

MLB’s Cleveland franchise officially changed its name to the Guardians Friday.

[Tea Party Terrorist]

Waiting now for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings to change their names, along with the Dallas Cowboys and the NE Patriots.

[Hatteras]

""Well, that's an ominous sign," one person yelled."

I see what he did there. Must be a dad.

#dadjokes

[Vigilanteman]

I always thought they should've picked the name "Cleveland Nappies" for two reasons:

1. Historical-- harks back more than a century when it was named the Naps for Hall of Famer Nap Lajoie.
   
2. Modern -- points to the present day when the red doper diaper babies have enforced political correctness.

What more could you want than a twofer?

[Seruzawa]

Real Indians don’t want the names changed.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

That sure is an ominous sign. Also a fallen sign.

[mylife]

We all hate it!

[dfwgator]

[mylife]

Even God hates it!!

[RatRipper]

I like the “Blues” better than the “Guardians”

[dfwgator]

What about the “Burning Lakes”

[RatRipper]

Perfect!!!!

[who_would_fardels_bear]

I guess their main job will be to protect the LA soccer team.