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Hey, Hoynsie: In light of the Indians considering a name change, heres my idea: The Cleveland Blue Sox. Hear me out.

* The name does carry some team history. In 1901, the Indians first year in the American League, they were called the Bluebirds or Blues.

* It allows freedom to develop lots of cool design possibilities without being tied down to a specific mascot. The name would allow for a logo and uniform thats edgy to classic retro or anything in between. Even with Sox, It need not have the turn of the 20th century Red Sox or old time White Sox graphics.

* To a lesser degree it would also give a bit of symmetry to the AL as it would now have Red, White and Blue Sox.

* To those who suggest theyre being copycats, who cares? Name them after a bird or animal and its sure to be a name already taken. Sheldon Borgelt.

Hey, Sheldon: I think the Indians organization will be considering a lot of things in the months to come. Can they keep the name Indians based on conversations with Native Americans, their fans, sponsors and other stakeholders in the community? Or do they feel a change is necessary?

Thats what the decision is going to be about.

Larry Doby, the first Black player in the American League, made his debut with the Indians on July 5, 1947.

Hey, Hoynsie: If the Indians abandon decades of history to ameliorate political correctness, I will abandon rooting for a team that has hired a myriad of ethnically different players. To me they are/were all Indians. I love them. I will never abandon the Indians. Dont abandon me. Chris Herald, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., via Youngstown.

Hey, Chris: The Indians have said they arent definitely changing the name, but they are exploring the possibility. There are signs of change all over the United States. Statues that have stood for years are being taken down because of their connection with slavery and racial injustice. The Indians are asking the community that supports them if they should be part of that change.

The Cleveland Blues shake hands after defeating the Whiskey Island Shamrocks at Lakewood Park on Sunday, July 8, 2012. The Cleveland Blues beat the Shamrocks, 12-0. Both teams are members of the Vintage Base Ball Association.The Plain Dealer

Hey, Hoynsie: How about the Cleveland Indians rebrand as the Shamrocks (aka The Cleveland Rocks). The would be a merchandising bonanza. They also could crib the logo of the semi-pro Whiskey Island Shamrocks. -- Patrick Schmitz.

Hey, Patrick: Id love to see the jerseys.

Indians manager Terry Francona.Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

Hey, Hoynsie: What is your prediction for The Tribes final record this year? Will they make the playoffs? Brent, Amherst.

Hey, Brett: I dont do a lot of things well. Ask anyone who knows me and theyll tell you that. Making predictions on how the Indians will do in a particular season equates with me changing a flat tire at midnight on Deadmans Curve. Its a disaster.

For years people in the Indians front office celebrated when I picked them last and grieved when I picked them to do well. Im going to ask your indulgence for this unique season and stay mum on the matter.

Indians right-hander Shane Bieber.Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

Hey, Hoynsie: Is there any chance manager Terry Francona will get creative with the starting pitching rotation given the short season? He has demonstrated in the past (2016 postseason bullpen) a willingness to innovate and adapt to his circumstances. Steve Cornelius, Rocky River.

Hey, Steve: Francona manipulated his bullpen in 2016 because a big part of his starting rotation was injured. Right now it looks like hell open this 60-game season with his choice of five healthy starters. He was asked about using a six-man rotation on Friday and said that if he did that, hed eventually cost his best starters Shane Bieber, Mike Clevinger and Carlos Carrasco starts.

In a short season, dont you want your best pitchers pitching as much as possible? Youre right, he does have a wealth of starting pitching, but as we found out last year that can turn to fools gold in a hurry.

The Indians used their second pick in the June draft to select left-hander Logan Allen from Florida International University.Mikey Berlfein, Florida Internat

Hey, Hoynsie: What will the players the Indians drafted in June be allowed to do this year if theyre not added to the 60-man player pool? Tom Waltermire, Akron.

Hey, Tom: Right now the Indians are at 58 players in their pool for the 2020 season. Theres a chance that the last two spots could be filled by players from the 2020 draft class. Auburns Tanner Burns and Florida Internationals Logan Allen, two college pitchers, could be candidates. Allen has already signed, but Burns has not.

If the drafted players dont join the player pool, Scott Barnsby, Indians director of amateur scouting, said they would set up virtual training sessions for them following the cancellation of the minor-league season. Later in the year, if the virus allows it, perhaps the Indians and other teams will be able to hold Instructional League in Florida and Arizona and invite their recent draft picks.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Emmanuel Clase works in the bullpen during spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

Hey, Hoynsie: Concerning Emmanuel Clases 80-game suspension for PED use, does that mean hell miss this 60-game season and 20 more next year? Will he still accrue service time during the suspension? Steven Ward, Chardon.

Hey, Steven: MLB and MLBPA agreed that there will be no carryover to 2021 in Clases suspension if this 60-game season is played to completion. If the virus shuts down the season, more negotiations will be needed.

During his suspension, Emmanuel will not be paid or earn service time.

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