BBTV Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 It's pronounced almost like "Barry", not "Bear"I think a connection to the mining history of the Wyoming Valley is an absolute.Coal Miners, Coal Crackers, Black Rox/Sox, Coal Barons, Colliers, Diggers, etc...Everyone I know from the S/WB area (and it's more than just a few) pronounces it "Bear". "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...
BigMac12 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I do have to ask why the team is called Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Because the two cities are closely connected, of course. The park is right between the two, I think. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I do have to ask why the team is called Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.One town is Scranton. One town is Wilkes-Barre. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 And together, they form the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Metropolitan Statistical Area. *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I submitted Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Black Diamonds. After all, anthracite coal is referred to as "black diamond" and the sport of baseball is played on a "diamond".Oh... and PNC Field will be a "gem" of a ballpark once renovations are completed in time for the 2013 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBayEverybodyLovesRays Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Because the two cities are closely connected, of course. The park is right between the two, I think.Yup, in Moosic.I nominated SWB Highlanders. Makes sense in Yankee history and also for the cities being on the Appalachian mountains. Tampa Bay Everybody Loves Rays Go 'Nova | Go Irish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 It's pronounced almost like "Barry", not "Bear"I think a connection to the mining history of the Wyoming Valley is an absolute.Coal Miners, Coal Crackers, Black Rox/Sox, Coal Barons, Colliers, Diggers, etc...Everyone I know from the S/WB area (and it's more than just a few) pronounces it "Bear".I've said it both ways and have been told both are wrong lol.Maybe the "bear" is like when people from Missouri say "Missourah", it's a lazy regionalism that comes from saying it too many times I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aci Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I think the more important thing than changing the 'Yankees' part is changing the 'Scranton/Wilkes-Barre' thing. The team somehow found a way to make their locale name sound more stupid than the Mighty Ducks or Angels did. Hamilton Eagles- 2012 and 2013 Continental Hockey League Champions! 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 CHL East Division Champions! Niagara Dragoons- 2012 United League and CCSLC World Series Champions! 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 UL Robinson Division Champions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejeff Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Moose. Get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Scranton/Wilkes Barre Naked Ladies?Oh, the logo possibilities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I submitted Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Black Diamonds. After all, anthracite coal is referred to as "black diamond" and the sport of baseball is played on a "diamond".That name may be too close a reminder of the Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds. They were an Atlantic League team that was supposed to play in Easton, PA. However, their stadium was never completed, eventually forcing them to become a full time road team.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Road_WarriorsI nominated SWB Highlanders. Makes sense in Yankee history and also for the cities being on the Appalachian mountains.Brilliant! 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...
BigMac12 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I nominated SWB Highlanders. Makes sense in Yankee history and also for the cities being on the Appalachian mountains.(joking)Let's just keep the decapications at a minimum...(/joking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 That name may be too close a reminder of the Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds. They were an Atlantic League team that was supposed to play in Easton, PA. However, their stadium was never completed, eventually forcing them to become a full time road team.I don't believe it would be an issue. The Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds played just a single, stadium-based season in Pennsylvania. That season was over a decade ago (2000) and in a completely different market. The rest of the franchise's existence was spent based in Newburgh, NY (1998), or barnstorming around as a traveling team (1999, 2001, 2002). Moreover, the Atlantic League's Black Diamonds were an independent minor league team, as opposed to an affiliated club.Frankly, there's little reason to believe that the troubles surrounding the Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds and their proposed ballpark in Northampton County even registered on the radar of baseball fans in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market between 1998 and 2001. That being the case, why would said problems factor into the decision-making process regarding the rebrand of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poser Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Scranton/Wilkes-BarreBondsScranton/Wilkes-BarreSmoothies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Manilows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysfan24 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I nominated Keystones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightSun Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Scranton Wilkes-Barre Wildebeests. Bam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red BaronsReasons: OBVIOUSThis.Unfortunately, the team has said that no prior names will be considered...they want to start NEW and FRESH.Well... if the fan base says strongly that they want Red Barons as a name, then it'd be smart for them to go with the fan base and not create some completely stupid name. I mean if you ask for something and then tell people, I want your opinions, except for what you want, then what's the point? It's like a friend walking up to you and asking you for advice, and then saying, "I don't want that advice." I honestly believe that they are using the "Fresh Identity" because they don't want to admit that they royally F'ed up by changing from the Red Barons to the Yankess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis2051 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 The Scranton Dundies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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