Stupid mascot, or tongue-in-cheek genius? They're in town to play the CC Hooks this week.

As a former Panhandle resident, I get a chuckle out of it.

Does it mean something different than a prairie dog?

Just a prairie dog. Strange minor league mascots are all the rage because they sell merchandise.

jetch17 said:

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Does it mean something different than a prairie dog?

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Nope. It makes people think……if only for 2 seconds.

They sometimes rebrand themselves for a series or two as Pointy Boots de Amarillo as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversin" Initiative.

They're also sometimes the Calf Fries…because why not?

Went to a game a few years back. Stadium is a neat spot. Major upgrade over the old Potter County stadium the Amarillo 'Dillo's used to play at.

Drawkcab said:

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They sometimes rebrand themselves for a series or two as Pointy Boots de Amarillo as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversin" Initiative.

They're also sometimes the Calf Fries…because why not?

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Corpus is the "Raspas"

I like the Chanclas

San Antonio Missions gave away jerseys that looked like guayaberas. I kind of wanted one.

When the name was chosen, not enough fans balked.

jetch17 said:

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I like the Chanclas

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The Flying Chanclas

The Eugene Emeralds change their name to the Eugene Exploding Whales for a couple of series every season.

I need to get one of those jerseys

My favorite is the Souix Falls Stampede minor league hockey team becoming the Wiener Dogs for a night.

https://sfstampede.com/news/2024/2/7/mens-ice-hockey-17th-annual-wiener-dog-night-hits-the-ice-at-the-premier-center.aspx

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It's much better than what this was back before the Sod Poodles (granted this team wasn't AA affiliated at the time it was just an independent team but still) They were called the Gold Sox.



https://images.app.goo.gl/1j2zXB5hfTSNPtwd8

And then the Amarillo Gold Sox moved to Beaumont in 1983 and became the Beaumont Golden Gators. Note that this program is signed by both Ozzie Guillen (left) and John Kruk (bottom center).

After the 1986 season, with $15 per barrel oil and the SE TX economy shot, the team moved to Wichita, KS.

Saw this guy play as well. His 1985 card.

I always thought the Macon Bacon was pretty solid. Also the (now defunct) Macon Whoopee minor league hockey team is pretty funny.

This rendition I am referring to isn't that same team from years ago. This was about 10 years ago amarillo revived the gold Sox name for the independent team and the terrible mascot costume made rounds of a giant golden sock that didn't look appropriate. I definitely prefer as quirky as it is the Sod Poodles and that they are at least AA affiliated like the original Gold Sox were.

I've got the Sod Poodles Mexican Pointy Boot hat

Soddies

I like this Calf Fries logo. The hats just the wrong color.

Edit: Just found a black one that's not bad.

That Gold Sox mascot was a tough act to follow ...