Brian in Boston 1,340 Posted October 22, 2014 Team name is officially the West Virginia Black BearsWhile not as bad as Energy, Wild Ones or Wonder, the Black Bears name strikes me as a thoroughly "meh" choice. As a result this team's identity is going to really have to rely upon the visual elements to sell the package. Personally, I'd prefer to see them go the route of the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears and adopt a simple, classic, more refined primary mark. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJAnfield 149 Posted October 22, 2014 Morgantown's NYPL team has started voting on their name-the-team contest...the finalists are:Black BearsBlack DiamondsCanariesCoal KingsCoal SoxEnergyMoonshinersMusketsWild OnesWonderVoting goes on until Friday...which one is your favorite? Team name is officially the West Virginia Black BearsDamn. I was ready to buy some moonshiner merchandise 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bmac 639 Posted October 22, 2014 Of all those unique names they wound up with a generic bear name? Disappointing. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBurmy 1,001 Posted October 22, 2014 Why are they "West Virginia" and not "Morgantown" or "Mon Valley"? I thought MiLB frowned upon two teams having the same locale name (unless they were in far different areas of the nation)...we've already got the West Virginia Power! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norva 102 Posted October 22, 2014 Why are they "West Virginia" and not "Morgantown" or "Mon Valley"? I thought MiLB frowned upon two teams having the same locale name (unless they were in far different areas of the nation)...we've already got the West Virginia Power!Aren't they both affiliated with Pittsburgh too? Kind of odd.Also, new Tennessee Smokies logos: 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Needschat 196 Posted October 22, 2014 Not sure if this was announced here, but the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League are now the Glens Falls Dragons 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conesbeans 6 Posted October 22, 2014 Not sure if this was announced here, but the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League are now the Glens Falls DragonsYou mean they are now the Dragons Glens Falls, according to the logo. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.nascar13 800 Posted October 22, 2014 Why are they "West Virginia" and not "Morgantown" or "Mon Valley"? I thought MiLB frowned upon two teams having the same locale name (unless they were in far different areas of the nation)...we've already got the West Virginia Power! Aren't they both affiliated with Pittsburgh too? Kind of odd.Also, new Tennessee Smokies logos: Alright, next time I'm in Sevierville, I'm picking up some new Smokies merchandise. That package is beautiful 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cappital92 46 Posted October 22, 2014 So the team's name is Smokies, the mascot is a bear, yet said bear is not wearing a park ranger's hat and lecturing me about forest fires. Huh. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Needschat 196 Posted October 22, 2014 Not sure if this was announced here, but the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League are now the Glens Falls DragonsYou mean they are now the Dragons Glens Falls, according to the logo.No. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickyISking 843 Posted October 23, 2014 Words can't express how much of an upgrade the Smokies set is. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC in Da House w/o a Doubt 2,989 Posted October 23, 2014 The Smokies look great. The "West Virginia Black Bears" will have a tough act to follow. And I'll just echo others who are disappointed they went with West Virginia instead of Morgantown. Overall, pretty disappointed with the name. I can't imagine that "Black Bears" would legitimately win the vote. Almost makes you wonder if the voting had any say in the matter at all. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGiantsFan 132 Posted October 24, 2014 Can't post a pic of it right now as I'm on mobile, but the Fresno Grizzlies have unveiled new uniforms today during the "Meet The Astros" event. The white uniform (the only one I've seen so far) has a completely new "Fresno" script and the "G" claw logo is now on a secondary cap. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gothamite 17,189 Posted October 24, 2014 Is that really a gradient on the numbers? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackerFan98 85 Posted October 24, 2014 Why can't they just put the patch on the other sleeve so it doesn't go above the Wilson logo. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gothamite 17,189 Posted October 24, 2014 Most batters are right-handed, so patches on the left sleeve have greater prominence. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jstn1586 1 Posted October 28, 2014 I think its awesomeI like it 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jstn1586 1 Posted October 28, 2014 In Quebec City, the Capitales of the CANAM League have the "Hockey Night"...This year, it was against the AA St.Paul Saints:Last year, it was against the AA Winnipeg Goldeyes (haven't found an action picture of the Goldeyes...):i like the saints (northstar) unis in that pic 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
