NY Mets minor league team is looking for a new nickname, here's an idea

One of the best parts of minor league baseball is the unique names and logos you can find. Whether it be a pop culture reference like the Springfield Isotopes or something funny like the Montgomery Biscuits. These creative team names also extend to the New York Mets' farm system. With current teams like the Brooklyn Cyclones and Binghamton Rumble Ponies, there is no shortage of eccentric names in the Mets system.

However, there is one team in the Mets system looking for a new identity, the Syracuse Mets. After being the Mets since 2019, the team is looking for a fresh new look for the 2027 season. They are even giving fans the opportunity to pick the team's new name. With that in mind, here is my suggestion for what the Mets' Triple-A team should rebrand as.

The Syracuse Mets should rebrand as the Syracuse Anglers

The anglers are a way to pay homage to the Erie Canal, the most important waterway in Syracuse's history. When Syracuse was first founded, it was used as a crossroads between the canal and the many rivers and waterways that branched off from it. Before the advent of modern technology, this canal was the most cost-effective way to ship goods across the United States. The canal was also the final leg of the Underground Railroad, bringing freedom seekers into Canada.

While this canal has undergone many changes over the years due to different construction projects, the majority of the original canal still flows near Syracuse. Today, however, it is used more for recreational activities. The most popular one is fishing. With a plethora of different species of fish, it's a paradise for any fisherman. However, Fishermen is a bland name for a baseball team. The Anglers is a suitable synonym for fisherman and creates a more unique identity for the team.

The Anglers also create many different options for a potential mascot. The most likely one is a fisherman, similar to Nyisles of the New York Islanders. He can be wearing a fisherman's vest with a bucket hat. Of course, this is just the basic option. They could go for something more creative, like one of the fish native to the canal. They could also use other aquatic life for their mascot, like a snapping turtle or a mallard.

Of course, this is just one possible suggestion. If you have an idea for what the Syracuse Mets should be named, send in your suggestion here.