December 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
In this first edition of the Sandgnats blog my father Mr. Sydney Dole has asked me to put a vote to the fan base regarding this year's mascot.
Do we go back to the beloved old mascot?
The logo features Gnic (pronounced "Nick") the Gnat, an anthropomorphized bug with those signature dagger teeth, a warped baseball bat and sunglasses. And comping from that ear of unchecked steroid use in the mid-1990s, there's one unmistakable trait Gnic exhibits. The ladies just love how buff the guy is. I mean, it's just a bug, but he's ripped out of his mind. Gnic was the team's on field mascot during the Sandgnats early years, but was ultimately demoted. Well because business is just business and sometimes. We had to fire him in the early '90s because we caught him administering steroids to one of our players during the 7th inning stretch. Having since served a 20 year suspension, do we bring him back?
or do we stay with our current mascot?
Gnate, pronounced Nate has been with us since we joined the PEBA. He is the front man for the "Gnaturals" dancing crew between innings. Children love him and he can be seen frequenting birthday parties and officiating weddings during the off-season. The Gnats have performed well under his tutelage but never won the big dance. Is it time for a change? He has also become well acquainted with helping lead the Dawg Pack led cheers during every save opportunity when Closer Ramón Contreras is out there crawling on the ground with his signature Doberman Bark after each save.
So fans its up to you. Call 555-555-5551 for Gnic and 555-555-5552 for Gnate. Voting closes January 1, 2024.