With less than two years to go until the Pawtucket Red Sox make their 2021 debut in Worcester, the team is looking at what might be on their jerseys — even if only for “one-off” promotional nights.
The Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate’s official name will most likely be the Worcester Red Sox — unofficially shortened to “WooSox” — when their move from Rhode Island to the Massachusetts city is complete. However, the organization has also filed trademarks on several potential nicknames for their new home.
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the PawSox have trademarked the names “Worcesters,” “Ruby, Legs,” and — last but not least — “Wicked Worms.