The Futon Report

Okay, maybe we don’t know if it’s CC or C.C. His official website uses both. But we do know that he was antsy enough to plaster over the Indians logo with the Brewers script logo by any MS Paint means necessary.

Phew. Good thing they shared a common color jersey. You don’t want to have to get into magic wand-RGB level manipulation just yet. And couldn’t it have waited until tonight, when the man actually pitches for Milly-wau-kay? Just because ESPN already ’shopped him in an M’s hat doesn’t mean every Brewers fan has carte blance to throw their 48-hour level of patience out the bay window. After all, Indians fans have well over 48 years of patience.

This one’s a two-part rant. Both parts reference this mailbag, to ease complication.

The first part. Tim from Cleveland asks Indians beat writer Anthony Castrovince:

What happens to the players and staff at Triple-A Buffalo if the Indians switch to Columbus? Will the players stay at Buffalo or move to Columbus?

(Before I begin, I will mention that Castrovince does share that the Indians Triple-A team will be in Columbus next year, disregarding the “if” in the question. So … neat.)

Um. Tim? They’re Indians players. They’re part of the Indians farm system. Why would the players stay in Buffalo? Why would anyone stay in Buffalo, for that matter? Why would … you know what, I’m just going to chalk it up to you not knowing about how minor league systems work. I’ll grant you a pass.

Now for Numero Dos. Read more

From what I’ve read, these beauts are only donned on weekends and holidays in Jacob Progress Field. Creme-colored. No names on the back. A hint of Cubbiness in the hat.

Still, it’s kind of odd that a throwback Indians uniform contains far less blatant racism.

Remind me when the Tribe break these guys out, though. And the only fashion advice I have for the Tigers: just wear these.

Can’t hurt.(Photo credit: Chuck Crow/The Plain Dealer)