bosox Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 According to this St. Petersburg Times article, the Devil Rays are looking for a new name, new colors, and new uniforms in 2007. ST. PETERSBURG - The team on the field might not reflect it, but the Devil Rays organization is undergoing significant change.With a fresh approach and attitude under the new ownership and management, there are millions being spent to upgrade the facility and improve the fan experience. There are creative executives being hired, and holdover ones being empowered. There are all kinds of innovative concepts (clean restrooms! a decent sound system!) floating around along with new ideas, such as plans for a huge touch tank of live rays on the right-centerfield patio.Bigger news might be coming.Top officials are privately talking about ideas that would change the entire look and identity of the team for the 2007 season - from the name to the colors to the logos to the uniforms.At the least, it seems likely the word "Devil" will be dropped, as it already is in some official team references. Then a decision has to be made whether to continue associating Rays with the sea creatures or to connect with the sun. Or there could be a new name, such as the Tampa Bay Tarpons.The name issue likely will drive the others, and it reasons that if one is changed they all will be, and done neatly to commemorate what will be marketed as the 10th anniversary season.Discussions are very much preliminary. Concepts have to be designed. Focus groups need to be convened. MLB officials have to be consulted. Procedures must be followed, including a March31 deadline to notify MLB of a possible change and details by May31. Decisions have to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleujayone Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 The Tampa Bay Tarpons?I had to re-read that because at first glance I thought it said something of the feminine hygine persuation. I'm sure the article lists this name as a joke- I hope. We all have our little faults. Mine's in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 The Tampa Bay Tarpons?I had to re-read that because at first glance I thought it said something of the feminine hygine persuation. I'm sure the article lists this name as a joke- I hope. Ditto, I definatley saw Tampa Bay Tampons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Main Entry: tar·pon Pronunciation: 'tär-p&nFunction: nounInflected Form(s): plural tarpon or tarponsEtymology: origin unknown: a large silvery elongate anadromous bony fish (Megalops atlanticus of the family Elopidae) that occurs especially in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and warm coastal waters of the Atlantic, reaches a length of about six feet (two meters), and is often caught for sport.This nickname has been used by several minor league baseball teams on the Gulf Coast...Fort Lauderdale (FL), Gulfport (MS), Jacksonville (FL), Port Arthur (TX), Sarasota (FL), and Tampa (FL). The Tampa Tarpons were a member of the Florida State League from 1957 through 1987. In fact, a season or two ago, the Devil Rays wore Tarpon throwbacks for a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDwas Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Tomorrow's just your future yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 This nickname has been used by several minor league baseball teams on the Gulf Coast...Fort Lauderdale (FL), Gulfport (MS), Jacksonville (FL), Port Arthur (TX), Sarasota (FL), and Tampa (FL). As a stickler for geographic accuracy, I must note that neither Fort Lauderdale or Jacksonville are located on Florida's Gulf Coast. Thanks for the info, PANTONE. I didn't realize the Tarpons identity had been used by so many teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 As a stickler for geographic accuracy, I must note that neither Fort Lauderdale or Jacksonville are located on Florida's Gulf Coast. Thanks for the info, PANTONE. I didn't realize the Tarpons identity had been used by so many teams. True, true...my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffelh Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I'd like St Petersburg Saints. They play in St Pete, let the team name reflect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansascityjayhawk4 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Crazy, crazy, crazy idea... But prepare yourself. Move the team to Portland (OR), name 'em the Kingfish ... jk hope it would never happen.KC Jayhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGivens87 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 The Tampa Bay Tarpons?I had to re-read that because at first glance I thought it said something of the feminine hygine persuation. I'm sure the article lists this name as a joke- I hope. Ditto, I definatley saw Tampa Bay Tampons. add me to that list too...even if the name "Tarpons" does have historical value, I still see tampons...I blame society for that A large cheese pizza, just for me.New England's source for soccer newsAnd hey, I made it to ESPN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Felder Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I like the sarcastic comment about clean restrooms and a decent sound system being sweeping innovations.And I also saw Tampa Bay Tampons the first time I looked at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 The Tampa Bay Tarpons?I had to re-read that because at first glance I thought it said something of the feminine hygine persuation. I'm sure the article lists this name as a joke- I hope. Ditto, I definatley saw Tampa Bay Tampons. add me to that list too...even if the name "Tarpons" does have historical value, I still see tampons...I blame society for that Which is probably a good reason to avoid the name. I'm not sure the public would absorb it well anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Oh, you mean it's not that...Oh, tarpon.Err, that's a fish. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Anyone else having flashbacks to......JUNIOR HIGH?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Anyone else having flashbacks to......JUNIOR HIGH?????? You mean the days when you have fun and no-one called you immature?Because you were.You're only young once, but you can be immature forever. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I saw TARPONS and kind of like it.Off topic -- iamthedorf, is your sig the O's 40-man roster? Who the hell are Brandon Fahey, Ryan Keefer and Marino Salas? I suddenly feel clueless. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017   /////    Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival79 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 At the least, it seems likely the word "Devil" will be dropped, as it already is in some official team references. "If things have gone wrong, I'm talking to myself, and you've got a wet towel wrapped around your head." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterE Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 "such as plans for a huge touch tank of live rays on the right-centerfield patio."Anyone see possible dangers in this? Imagine someone hitting a long driving hit that hit the sweet spot of the bat, and shattering the tank of the live rays, stinging any nearby spectators, with shards of glass flying. Get Ron Santo in the Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 "such as plans for a huge touch tank of live rays on the right-centerfield patio."Anyone see possible dangers in this? Imagine someone hitting a long driving hit that hit the sweet spot of the bat, and shattering the tank of the live rays, stinging any nearby spectators, with shards of glass flying. 1. I believe the patio is on the concourse, they are just saying right-center patio to give a sense of location.1. You do realize that they clip off the stinger on a stingray with a toenail clipper and the ray is unable to re-grow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwep76 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 "such as plans for a huge touch tank of live rays on the right-centerfield patio."Anyone see possible dangers in this? Imagine someone hitting a long driving hit that hit the sweet spot of the bat, and shattering the tank of the live rays, stinging any nearby spectators, with shards of glass flying. 1. I believe the patio is on the concourse, they are just saying right-center patio to give a sense of location.1. You do realize that they clip off the stinger on a stingray with a toenail clipper and the ray is unable to re-grow it. They'd probably use some form of shatterproof glass, too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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