Oso Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 On the official website for the new team's message board, one of the team's representatives made a post that the team's name, logo and colors will be announced/unveiled to the public soon. Or, as the post stated, the announcement is "still a few weeks away".Has anyone heard any grumblings about the new nickame for the team? Or, do any of you have ideas as to what would be the best name for the squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack76 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Maybe the font widely used on the site is some sort of clue. (Or simply just a placeholder.) I'll go with "Reno Aces," gambling reference notwithstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Maybe the font widely used on the site is some sort of clue. (Or simply just a placeholder.) I'll go with "Reno Aces," gambling reference notwithstanding.A good guess, though that typeface would work with any Western-themed identity. I'm encouraged by the colors. Brown is under-used in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Maybe the font widely used on the site is some sort of clue. (Or simply just a placeholder.) I'll go with "Reno Aces," gambling reference notwithstanding.A good guess, though that typeface would work with any Western-themed identity. I'm encouraged by the colors. Brown is under-used in baseball.As I've stated before, any nickname that could even slightly resemble a gambling reference would be a huge mistake. There's simply just too much the Nor-Nev area holds dear to cop out by using some stupid gambling reference. I personally would LOVE a Tahoe reference thrown in there for good measure Abd BTW, I can't wait till this all gets rolling. I've been waiting for a ball club in Reno for years. Im determined to catch the opening game as well as every Sacramento Reno game that I possibly can. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 How about the Reno 911? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Reno's Golden Baseball League squad has the quintessential name for a baseball franchise representing the city: the Silver Sox. Given that I can't see the GBL team sticking around to compete head-to-head with a Triple A franchise, it would have been great if some sort of deal could have been worked out to bring the Reno Silver Sox identity over to the new affiliated club.I know... wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'm just waiting for Reno to get its arena built for thier ECHL team, which would be essential if the Reno-Tahoe bid for the 2018 winter olympics is to be sucessful.and there is nothing wrong with a gambling reference if it can be tied into something not gambling related......kinda like CardSharks you know US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oso Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Maybe the font widely used on the site is some sort of clue. (Or simply just a placeholder.) I'll go with "Reno Aces," gambling reference notwithstanding.If they do go with the color scheme on the site, they made a good decision. The scheme they have is slick.As for the name Aces, I actually think that's the name the Las Vegas 51s should adopt in the post-season when they change their name. The name would have a double meaning, with the obvious tie in to Vegas's gaming industry but they also could tie it in to the aviation industry, with Nelis Air Force base nearby.I also think the name Silver Sox is almost too good to pass up if they can go that avenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I hope they go with Reno Silver Sox. I have feeling they won't though. I love the Silver Sox logo. One of the best in Minor League/Independent baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmy Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I hope they go with Reno Silver Sox. I have feeling they won't though. I love the Silver Sox logo. One of the best in Minor League/Independent baseball.Not to mention Silver Sox is usually the name associated with Reno baseball... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I hope they go with Reno Silver Sox. I have feeling they won't though. I love the Silver Sox logo. One of the best in Minor League/Independent baseball.Very true, and there's good history with the name, too.But after checking out some Reno blogs, as well as site development plans, I'd expect a more overt old-timey Western theme, possibly a railroad-related identity to go with the old Union-Pacific "Freight House" across the street. (Granting that the Silver Sox name is an old-timey Western theme, but it's subtle. You have to know about the history and the Comstock and so forth to get the connection to frontier days.)Regardless of the team's name, the ballpark's press box should be named in honor of Dan DeQuille, the Western Nevada journalists and humorist who almost became Mark Twain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Reno's GBL team is most likely moving to Carson City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Reno's GBL team is most likely moving to Carson City. Where in the HELL could they possibly play in Carson? Unless WNCC just got a new field, the only feasable option would be to play at Carson High School, which is a dump, and a HUGE downgrade from playing on the UNR campus. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Reno's GBL team is most likely moving to Carson City. Where in the HELL could they possibly play in Carson? Unless WNCC just got a new field, the only feasable option would be to play at Carson High School, which is a dump, and a HUGE downgrade from playing on the UNR campus.An article about it in the Nevada-Appeal:http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/200809...tprofile=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Reno's GBL team is most likely moving to Carson City. Where in the HELL could they possibly play in Carson? Unless WNCC just got a new field, the only feasable option would be to play at Carson High School, which is a dump, and a HUGE downgrade from playing on the UNR campus.An article about it in the Nevada-Appeal:http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/200809...tprofile=searchOk this is completely off topic but I found this funny further down in the article talking about local high school football.The Sierra League will be a two-team race between Douglas and Bishop Manogue. Galena has been unimpressive. Ditto for Carson. Damonte Ranch and Fallon are supposed to be better, and honestly I don?t know anything about South TahoeNot really much to know, were absolutely HORRIBLE, like we always are. I'm going to the South Tahoe McQueen game this saturday and I'll be shocked if we don't get shut out and beat by 50. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack76 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Back on topic...name/logo to be unveiled September 23rd (from Reno's fan forum)...NEW INFO AT BOTTOM:Reno's Triple-A Team to be Announced Sept. 23 4 p.m. Event Open to the PublicWHAT:Northern Nevada's first-ever Triple-A baseball team will announce its name and unveil its new logo during an event which is open to the public at the Siena Hotel Spa Casino. Former Sidewinders announcer and Reno's future team broadcaster, Ryan Radtke, emcees the Tuesday afternoon event. Seats will be reserved for media attendees.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 4 p.m. **Early arrival is recommendedWHERE: Siena Hotel Spa Casino Ballroom 2nd Floor One South Lake Street, Downtown RenoWHO: Stuart Katzoff, managing partner of SK Baseball, along with Rick Parr, the team's general manager and other members of the SK Baseball management team will be on hand to speak about the new ballclub. All season ticket holders, team name contest entrants, and baseball fans are encouraged to attend.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The search for a team name for Reno's first Triple-A baseball team began with a community-wide Name the Team Contest in which fans submitted nominations online at www.BaseballReno.com. At the close of the contest, names were judged on regional relevance and family-friendliness, as well as the ability to create a logo, mascot and chant. More than 3,500 entries were submitted between May 5 and June 1. The Arizona Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate begins play in Reno for the 2009 season. SK Baseball broke ground on its 10,000-capacity ballpark in February 2008 and construction is on schedule for the team's season opener in 2009. For more information on SK Baseball, including ballpark updates and ticket reservation information, log on to www.BaseballReno.com or call 775-334-4700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack76 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (UPDATED)...Insomnia settling in, so I did a little research and found these two tidbits; take 'em for what they are worth:"Reno Aces" has been trademarked by SK Baseball (the ownership group)."Reno Silver Sox" trademark was abandoned in November 2007 by The Diamond Group (Golden Baseball League). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Speaking of minor league baseball congratulations the Sacramento RiverCats (AAA) & Stockton Ports (A) for winning their respective league championships. Pacific Coast & California. Both are Oakland A's farm teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Speaking of minor league baseball congratulations the Sacramento RiverCats (AAA) & Stockton Ports (A) for winning their respective league championships. Pacific Coast & California. Both are Oakland A's farm teams.WOO!!!! 4th title in 6 years!!! Now all we have to do is win the Bricktown Showdown vs Scranton/Wilkes-Barre later today and we'll have our second straight AAA title. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 A friend of mine who works at the Nugget suggested the name "Reno Sparks," thus giving a nod to the No. 2 community in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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