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  1. Pretty classy identity. It's a refreshing break from some of the recent craziness of MiLB. That being said, I'm not a fan of the Carolina League now having both Woodpeckers and Wood Ducks.
  2. My God, that's some hideous clipart. Can't believe that made it past the drawing board.
  3. Gateway and Joliet both have road grays, to my knowledge. I think they might currently be the only ones in the league. Being more of a traditionalist myself, I don't love it, but in indy ball and the low minors...colored jerseys on the road is pretty standard and generally acceptable. Triple-A and even double-A...much different story.
  4. Just saw a more clear pic on the team's Instagram account. The wordmark that looks less-than-stellar in the primary actually looks good on the pinstriped home jersey--which, itself, looks great. I wonder if those pinstripes are thicker than normal? Because unlike with the Rockies, one can tell from a distance that these pinstripes are purple. The purple road jersey is simple, but also very nice. The hat, on the other hand, appears to be a charcoal gray (like the D-Backs road unis), which clashes with the "standard" gray pants. I could be wrong, but even the bill appears charcoal gray as well. As a whole, this identity isn't bad, and while the font in the "primary" could have been better, I think the primary's main problem is that it doesn't "look" like a primary. It's just a wordmark and a mascot thrown together. Strong primaries normally involve stacked elements, placed in a roundel or other outline, or generally condensed and aligned neatly. This primary shows none of that (other than maybe the nestling of "Lake Erie" between the tops of "C" and "h"), and I think that's the main shortcoming. Panthers, no disrespect. If anything, I think this rebrand hits the mark more than it misses it. Can't wait to see the unis up close!
  5. Those uniforms look good. Was waiting to see them before making a complete final judgment of the rebrand. Is that home hat pinstriped to match the jersey? And what color is the road hat exactly?
  6. Wow...I'm just not so sure. It certainly conveys the "vineyard" theme, but I hate to say the execution (I'm looking mostly at the font) is frankly underwhelming. The bat-wielding grape mascot, though, is fairly well-done, IMO.
  7. I noticed the color progression of the numbers from red to purple, didn't notice the logo fading out and the question mark fading in though. Neat little touch! The Frontier League already seems to be a fairly colorful league in terms of the range of teams' color schemes, but a nice splash of purple could only make it better.
  8. That makes sense. Very similar to the Lodi (CA) Crushers of the Great West League, which I worked in last summer. In my opinion, they executed the wine/grapes connection fairly well:
  9. Is that what the recent cryptic post on their Facebook page is all about? I'll be working in the league this year, so I'm especially curious. The current set looks clean overall, but the primary is perhaps a tad generic. What's the meaning behind "Crushers" in their instance, anyway?
  10. FIVE hats? Woof. Other than that, pretty well-executed, save for the slightly busy primary. I know the concept of "to look like the parent club, or not to look like the parent club?" has been discussed on this thread, and my take on the Spinners is that it works. When the affiliate in question resides in the same state/region as the parent club (in this case an especially small state in Massachusetts), I think adopting a motif or a large portion of the parent club's identity makes sense due to the fanbase (i.e. navy-and-teal Tacoma Rainiers, Gwinnett Braves, Springfield Cardinals). That doesn't mean it always should be the case--and on the flip side, that's not to say that an affiliate located in another state/region can't adopt a parent club motif--but this is where it works best.
  11. I worked in that league this past year. The logo set and colors, for the most part, are terrific. I'm sort of a sucker for a number of '90s-type aesthetics, so I find the Charlotte Hornets-esque colorway very refreshing. I can't wait to get a glimpse of the uniforms. However, I'm not a huge fan of the roundel logo. It looks too much like a Boy Scouts patch (or something of that nature), and not enough like part of a baseball team's identity. That being said, there's a good chance that a simple font change (that stock Microsoft font reeks of slapped-together clipart) could turn that logo around in one fell swoop. Also, their third logo (the "YC"), which I'm sure will adorn the caps, is shown in this photo. It's a winner, IMO:
  12. The High Desert Mavericks (Rangers high-A affiliate, the soon-to-be "Down East" club) just played their final game in franchise history and won the California League championship. That sadly puts to rest a fun, unique identity that was underrated, IMO: A classic concept with a dash of Wild West flair. Glad to have hats with the latter two logos in my collection, and now need to hurry to grab that iconic "M".
  13. Someone PLEASE make it stop... The new Rangers high-A affiliate-to-be in Kinston, NC now has a name-the-team poll up. From MiLB.com: Down East Eagles VoteA nod to baseball history in the Eastern part of the state, the Eagles were the first pro team to play at Historic Grainger Stadium. Down East HamHawks VoteAs one of the country's biggest pork producers, there's no questioning the importance of the mighty pig in North Carolina. But, hogs are just a fraction of what the state is known for - this is also the birthplace of aviation. This team name is a play on words paying homage to some of the state's most notable contributions. Down East Hogzillas VoteWhole hog BBQ is part of the very fabric that makes Eastern North Carolina a colorful place. Hogzilla is a mighty and powerful team ready to bring home the bacon, and the wins, for fans. Down East Shaggers VoteThe Carolina Shag is a partner dance that will leave your toes tapping. Watch for members of this team to shag balls on the field and maybe even invite you to dance at the ballpark. Down East Wood Ducks VoteAlso known as "woodies", these colorful local waterfowl and a favorite among local hunters and boast some of the sharpest claws among all ducks. Less than 24 hours after hatching, these gutsy ducklings make a long and unassisted jump out of their nest high above the ground. Look for this team to make equally plucky plays on the field.
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