With intense analysis over the Washington Redskins name, the Indians announced Friday they would review their own group name. Manager Terry Francona on Sunday supported the choice.
MLBS CLEVELAND INDIANS SAY THEYRE OPEN TO POSSIBLE NAME CHANGE
” Ive been considering it and been thinking of it before we put out that declaration,” Francona told press reporters in a video teleconference, as the Akron Beacon-Journal reported. “I know in the past, when Ive been inquired about [it], whether its our name or the Chief Wahoo, I believe I would generally respond to and say I know that were never trying to be ill-mannered, and I still feel that method. However, I do not think thats a sufficient answer today.
Formerly, Indians owner Paul Dolan stated he and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred preferred to keep the Indians name, Cleveland.com reported.
” I think its time to move forward and not just say– its an extremely hard subject. … I think I lead the American League in errors made in life, which Im not always happy of. Even at my age, you dont want to be too old to learn or to realize that, maybe Ive been oblivious of some things, and to be embarrassed of it, and to attempt to be much better.
, whether its our name or the Chief Wahoo, I believe I would typically respond to and say I understand that were never attempting to be rude, and I still feel that way. I do not believe thats an excellent adequate response today.
The Cleveland Indians are amongst the expert sports groups captured up in the controversy over using Native American symbols and culture.
” We have had continuous conversations organizationally on these problems,” the group said in a statement. “The current social unrest in our community and our country has actually just highlighted the requirement for us to keep enhancing as an organization on concerns of social justice.”
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“While the focus of the baseball world shifts to the excitement of an extraordinary 2020 season, we acknowledge our unique place in the community and are devoted to listening, finding out, and acting in the way that can best unite and inspire our city and all those who support our team,” the club stated.
Fox News Dom Calicchio added to this report.
” I believe its time to move forward and not simply state– its a very challenging topic. … I think I lead the American League in mistakes made in life, which Im not necessarily proud of. Even at my age, you dont desire to be too old to discover or to understand that, maybe Ive been oblivious of some things, and to be embarrassed of it, and to attempt to be much better.
The Indians removed the Chief Wahoo logo design off its own product in 2016. The club has actually insisted it had no objective to disparage Native Americans with its name and logo.
REDSKINS NAME-CHANGE CONTROVERSY DRAWS FAN RESPONSES
The Indians stated Friday they were open to change.
