SJAnfield
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Rhode SoxI saw the name "Rhode Island Red Sox" thrown around in a Boston Globe article (I think that's what it was).
But I think fans will just call them the Pro-Sox.
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The Corvalis Knights just released a rebrand
http://ballparkdigest.com/2015/02/12/corvallis-knights-unveil-new-logos-colors/
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The fresno grizzlies are now affiliated with the Astros and will wear a tequila sunrise alternate this year.
I like it
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So, the minor league world is officially beig shaken up. San Jose is moving their AHL affiliate from Worcester to the SAP Center (same venue the parent club Sharks play in). Reports state Anaheim, LA, Calgary and Edmonton will all be announcing their plans to move their AHL teams to California in the next few weeks. Bakersfield is apparently looking at a rebrand, potentially donning the Oilers moniker (which is actually okay, as Bako is an oil town). LA is apparently moving the Monarchs to Ontario, but are moving the Reign to Manchester, and each club will keep its name, so there will be no major change, just new affiliations. I hope to God Calgary doesn't change the Stockton Thunder into a flame-related name. The franchise is successful, and I like the brand. I also hope the Ducks bring back the Gulls name and logo. My guess is that the Sharks are probably just waiting for the new Warriors or Kings arenas to be finished to move the AHL franchise, or the vacated Oracle Arena. Still, wherever they end up, I pray they keep the original Sharks logo!
I suspect this will lead to Colorado, Arizona and Vancouver following suit and heading west. If so, we are looking at a ton of logo/uniform changes. Also, the ECHL will be having to relocate, and maybe expand. Rumor has also spread that the Bruins want to move their affiliate to the now vacant Worcester market. It's going to get crazy.
Edit: Damn! Beaten by seconds!
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Morgantown's NYPL team has started voting on their name-the-team contest...the finalists are:
Black Bears
Black Diamonds
Canaries
Coal Kings
Coal Sox
Energy
Moonshiners
Muskets
Wild Ones
Wonder
Voting goes on until Friday...which one is your favorite?
Team name is officially the West Virginia Black Bears
Damn. I was ready to buy some moonshiner merchandise
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Maybe go back to the 86ers?
Oklahoma City's Triple-A baseball team was actually dubbed the 89ers for 36 years, not the 86ers.
Oops
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Why do I get this funny feeling that the team will become the Oklahoma City Dodgers?
Shame, such a good logo set.According to a story on Ballpark Digest, along with the the OKC Redhawks sale, and re-affiliation, the team will rebrand.http://www.ballparkdigest.com/201408227593/minor-league-baseball/news/guber-group-buying-redhawks-ties-to-dodgers-means
I hope not. Maybe go back to the 86ers? Maybe they don Dodgers blue and become the Bluehawks.
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According to a story on Ballpark Digest, along with the the OKC Redhawks sale, and re-affiliation, the team will rebrand.
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Regardless of affiliation, I'd like to see the Cats redo their logo set.
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Here are pictures not on that website:
I feel like I've needed this my whole life.
I wholeheartedly concur
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I think the Arkansas redo is beautiful. MLB worthy even. Charlotte is a definite improvement. It's not amazing, but nice to finally leave the 90s.
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I'm one who doesn't like to chime in too much on offensive identities, but I can certainly see why some find the Chihuahuas identity a bit offensive. However, on the other hand, I can also see it as a bit of a stretch. It does not actually portray the mascot as a Mexican stereotype, it can simply be considered an implication. Personally, I just think its a stupid identity. I understand that minor league teams traditionally use goofy names, but Chihahuas is just weak.
Minor/Independent/Collegiate League Baseball Logo/Uniform Changes
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Nothing earth shattering, but Visalia has new road unis
http://ballparkdigest.com/2015/02/26/new-road-uniforms-for-visalia-rawhide/