stolilv87 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 According to the LVRJ, Stevens Baseball Group (who just bought the team from Mandalay Baseball Properties) has stated that they're planning on changing the name of the team after 2008. Derek Stevens, the CEO of the group, said that the team is planning to have the public pick the team name, which is great because i remember when the team changed their name from the Stars to the 51s all of us in Las Vegas were really ticked about the name change, we really did think it was the stupidest idea ever, contrary to what many of the people on this board believe.Stevens also said that the team is going to introduce a new solid blue cap with LV on it, no word on whether it will be an interlocking like the parent club Dodgers. Stevens also mentioned how he isn't afraid of the Dodgers severing ties after the season and talked about building a domed stadium in the future. Personally, as a native Las Vegan, I am very happy to hear that the 51s identity will be dead as well as Cosmo the Jar Jar Binks mascot of the team. This is a long time coming for the baseball fans of the valley, now if we could break .500 for the first time in 5 years, then it would be even better.Here's the article:51s' new owners plan to change team name in '09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The death of a fine minor league identity. Booooooo. 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...
Joshawaggie Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Great, can't wait till we get somethin like "Desert Dawgz" with a lovable, slobbering dog showin his chops as the logo. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 now if we could break .500 for the first time in 5 years, then it would be even better.Considering they have the Yankees of AAA, or in other words Oakland's big league club in their division, I wouldn't hold my breath. 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...
Gothamite Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Interesting choice for them. Jump on the "aliens" bandwagon right after the X-Files dies off, then jump back off right about the time that the new X-Files movie comes out. Hell of a marketing department.The cap sounds interesting. If I were running the team, I'd want to re-create the Dodgers' cap with my own two initials.i remember when the team changed their name from the Stars to the 51s all of us in Las Vegas were really ticked about the name change, we really did think it was the stupidest idea ever, contrary to what many of the people on this board believe.Now, was it really necessary to take a potshot at others? The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Not being terribly excited about the 51's when the rebranding occurred, I'm kind of "meh" about this. I guess for me it'll all hinge on how they rebrand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 There could be tons of awesome options here but I imagine the powers that be would nix them in a second because of OH NOES GAMBLING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Minor leagues are looser than the majors - you might not be right about that.$10 says that they incorporate this: The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZzyzx41 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Well it would never hurt to just go back to the "Stars" name, could it? Yes it brings back memories of a ton of terrible Padres prospects helping keep LV in last place damn near every year but who knows. Things could be different this time around. -DanielCheck Out My Podcast! Latest Episode 273: The Color BlinkyLatest Photo Upload: January 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Minor leagues are looser than the majors - you might not be right about that.Gambling is just the absolute last taboo of baseball, though. Can you bet on minor league baseball there? Obviously there wouldn't be much demand anyway but was that a condition of putting a team there?I agree about the sign, though, they could call the team the Diamonds (baseball AND cards!), have a blue hat with that white and yellow diamond stripped down to the red "LAS VEGAS". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I remember the Stars and were disappointed that they changed to the 51's, but I've grown to love the logo and the name. If they went back to the Stars, I'd be fine with it. I just ask that when they change their name back, that Albequerque changes their name back to the Dukes and become LA's top minor league affiliate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrousoxide66 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Ah, the 51 name and image was so poorly done, i wouldn't consider this a great loss by any means.It seems that franchise has been saddled with some bad branding, all the way back to the old Stars name (and the accompanying bear-Elvis mascot, wtf?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Minor leagues are looser than the majors - you might not be right about that.Gambling is just the absolute last taboo of baseball, though. Can you bet on minor league baseball there? Obviously there wouldn't be much demand anyway but was that a condition of putting a team there?Don't know, but that's an interesting question. The 51s/Stars have been in Vegas since 1983.... The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrousoxide66 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Minor leagues are looser than the majors - you might not be right about that.Gambling is just the absolute last taboo of baseball, though. Can you bet on minor league baseball there? Obviously there wouldn't be much demand anyway but was that a condition of putting a team there?Don't know, but that's an interesting question. The 51s/Stars have been in Vegas since 1983....They've never drawn all that well, despite having a decent facility (Cashman Field) for Triple A needs.Thing is, who wants to spend a day outside in the broiling Vegas summer heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Fool Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 MOD EDIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawg22 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The Feds must have caught on. As of now, the Las Vegas 51s don't even exist. In fact, they never existed. oh ,my god ,i strong recommend you to have a visit on the website ,or if i'm the president ,i would have an barceque with the anthor of the articel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_Barlik Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I think "Snake Eyes" might make a cool new name. They could come up with some kind of Viper for the mascot and/or logo....maybe a secondary logo designed around a pair of dice.....you never know......just my 2 cents. 5-time Defending NL East Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I think "Snake Eyes" might make a cool new name. They could come up with some kind of Viper for the mascot and/or logo....maybe a secondary logo designed around a pair of dice.....you never know......just my 2 cents. I have to admit I like this one. It fits MiLB and has both a gambling style with a potential separate identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz615 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Las Vegas Gamblers,simple but effective and most importantly it fits the city's identity They've never drawn all that well, despite having a decent facility (Cashman Field) for Triple A needs.right now i would kill for a decent facility here in Nashville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I think "Snake Eyes" might make a cool new name. They could come up with some kind of Viper for the mascot and/or logo....maybe a secondary logo designed around a pair of dice.....you never know......just my 2 cents. Yeah, but isn't rolling snake eyes, you know... bad?Not to mention that it's... crappy. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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