We wanted to integrate the Phillies' traditional red and at the same time introduce a new color (indigo) to the sports world,\" said John Cook, who is entering his fifth season as Threshers general manager. \"It's the perfect time to make a change like this.\"

Cook said the name was selected from about 10,000 suggestions from fans and other outlets. After some legal checks and balances, Threshers beat out ideas that included the Beach Dogs, Sand Sharks, Barracudas and King Fish.