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Stud Muffins and Timber Jockeys possible names for Mets' affiliate

Kyle Ringo

The Binghamton Mets are looking for a new name and have received more than 1,500 suggestions in a contest among fans. The team has whittled that list down to six finalists, and it’s safe to say the new name will be a bit more colorful than the Mets.

The team, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, announced the six finalists Tuesday and will allow fans to vote through June 1. The team plans to wait to announce the winner until October.

With suggestions like Stud Muffins, Rumble Ponies and Timber Jockeys among the finalists, one might think fans were trying to be funny with their submissions more than finding a meaningful suggestion, but it turns out all six finalists have legitimate local significance to the Binghamton, N.Y. area.

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Here are all six finalists and the explanation of local significance provided on the Binghamton Mets website.

Bullheads: A local inhabitant of the Susquehanna River, a Bullhead is a bullhead catfish. The bullhead displays a tough and resilient character such as the Binghamton community.

Gobblers: A symbol of the rich hunting culture of the area, the Gobblers honors the outdoorsman lifestyle and turkeys who call Binghamton home.

Rocking Horses: The Rocking Horses celebrates the Triple Cities' rich history as the "Carousel Capital of the World."

Rumble Ponies: A tribute to the Triple Cities' rich carousel heritage, the Rumble Ponies is a herd of fierce horses that no carousel center pole can contain.

Stud Muffins: While tipping a cap to the players on the field, the Stud Muffins celebrates the collection of carousel horses belonging to Binghamtonians.

Timber Jockeys: Combining the fun of Minor League Baseball with the rich carousel history of the Triple Cities, the Timber Jockeys pays homage to everyone that rides the carousels.

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The club asked fans to think of a name that "embodies what Binghamton, N.Y. is known for." It encouraged fans to take that into consideration when voting as well. Fans can vote for their favorite among the six finalists at BMets.com.

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Kyle Ringo is a contributing writer to Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at kyle.ringo@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @KyleRingo