Mixer's Mailbag: Offseason Vol. 12

Thanks to all who submitted questions for the offseason's 12th #CBJ mailbag. Hopefully, we'll get together every Thursday/Friday and I'll answer your questions, so send them to @RobMixer anytime.

Jason Liebert (@jel779)

What does the name Blue Jacket really mean and/or stand for? The Civil War, US Navy, War Chief? Also what does Stinger represent?

The team name is an homage to the Union Army soldiers stationed in Ohio during the Civil War.

Here's a brief history lesson: both the state of Ohio and the city of Columbus were significantly influential on the Union Army. Ohio contributed more of its population to the Union Army than any other state, while many of the Blue Coats worn by the Union…