1991 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 thanks to multi, multi millionaire, buisness tycoon, AND southwest missouri state graduate springfield missouri looks to have double A baseball coming to the new "state of the art" Hammons Field. the press conference in springfield will be held tomorrow (tuesday) at Hammons Field to announce the new Texas League affiliate purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals will be moved from El Paso texas to Springfield, (El Paso will retain the name Diablos). it's now time to think of a new name for the springfield team.......springfield mountianeersozark (springfield) mountain lionswhat can you guys come up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlim Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 HOw about the Isptopes?Oops, already taken by Alburqueque, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Interesting. Is El Paso getting a new franchise then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestEagle Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Thank God!!!! A coupe of weeks ago the local news stations were reporting that the Wichita Wranglers were going to go to Springfield. At leat I still have my team, but I hope the Diablos return ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Springfield Redbirds Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 HOw about the Isptopes?Oops, already taken by Alburqueque, sorry. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzywarble Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Will my beloved Diablos still be affiliated with Arizona?Suggestion for a new name: Springfield Sprockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Springfield Nuclear? "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzywarble Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Springfield Shelbyvillians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Springfield Downs? With a greyhound logo! Springfield Stonecutters...obvious logo....Springfield Atoms....Springfield Nitney Tide (springfield u)Springfield Snortin' Swine (springfield A&M)Channel 6 Wastelanders (bowling team in the pin pals episode featuring Kent Brockman, Bumblebee man, Arnie Pie, and Krusty)Springfield Pin PalsSpringfield Stereotypes (Bowling Team in the Pin Pals episode featuring Luigi from the Italian resurant, the shipcaptain, Cletus, and Willie)Springfield Mighty Pigs (Bart's Hockey team)My fave...the Nitney Tide. GO Springfield U!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 The Springfield Excellents!!!!!!The Springfield D'oh-boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kess Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I am unbelievably geeked about AA baseball FINALLY coming to my hometown. It's been about 15 years or so since the movement to get affiliated ball back to Springfield started, believe it or not. The new yard, Hammons Field, is gorgeous. The Southwest Missouri State baseball team plays there and I was there on opening night. It's an awesome place to watch a game.El Paso is no going to pursue a Triple-A team. There are several on shaky ground - including, I think, Tacoma. THere will be no baseball in El Paso next season, but they hope to have a Diablo's AAA team in time for '06.Since the St. Louis Cardinals are going to own the team and the Springfield club will be a Cardinals affiliate, I assume the team will be called the...Springfield Cardinals. There is some historical precedence for it. St. Louis had a minor league team here - called the Cardinals - in 1932 and from 1935-42. The last minor league team in Springfield was the Springfield Cubs - a Chicago affiliate - in 1950. Both franchises were in the Western League.I wish they'd take the time to pick a name and logo that will tie in to the history of Springfield and southwest Missouri, but I think the Cardinals kinda does that. I've always been partial to the Springfield Millers or the Springfield 66ers. Milling was an important industry in the development of Springfield - I think one of the mills in town represents the oldest milling operation west of the Mississippi, or something like that. I like the 66ers because Route 66 goes through Springfield and the city claims to have coined the phrase "The Mother Road." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsFan2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I wish they'd take the time to pick a name and logo that will tie in to the history of Springfield and southwest Missouri, but I think the Cardinals kinda does that. I've always been partial to the Springfield Millers or the Springfield 66ers. Milling was an important industry in the development of Springfield - I think one of the mills in town represents the oldest milling operation west of the Mississippi, or something like that. I like the 66ers because Route 66 goes through Springfield and the city claims to have coined the phrase "The Mother Road." 66ers is already taken. The Inland Empire (San Bernadino) team of the California League has had it for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amare32 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Isn't it obvious? The Springfield Homers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzywarble Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 THere will be no baseball in El Paso next seasonI'm having a hard time believing this. Baseball has been a staple in El Paso for most of the century. If this is true, then this is a dark day for baseball fans in El Paso (even if it is temporary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I think El Paso will get a central league Indy team. The Coastal Bend Aviators might fold since the Texas League will have the Corpus Christi Hooks team nearby. El Paso would be great to replace or even relocate the Aviators Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzywarble Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 The Aviators have a new stadium that is barely 1 year old. I don't think they'd be so quick to fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Springfield Downs? With a greyhound logo! GO DOWNS!Er, wait... Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Isn't it obvious? The Springfield Homers. Best. Name. Ever. I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I almost posted this a few days ago...but...didn't.Mainly because I never came up with a good name. I suspect it will be Red Birds or Cardinals.FYI, the team that will no longer be affiliated with the Cards is the Tennessee Smokies. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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