Expansion Team Name Suggestion Thread

texasmame · 04-20-2008, 02:00 AM

I'm expanding my baseball league, so I need team names from each of you, ASAP.

Below are the naming guidelines for my league along with some current team names.

They should have the same letters starting each word. Example:

Portland Pioneers
Middletown Magicians
Hoboken Haymakers

OR

Make "sense" in some other way:

Alberta Clippers (weather term that sounds cool -no pun intended-)
Las Vegas Aces (baseball and playing cards dual-usage term)
San Andreas Faults (duh)

Ready - GO!

Simmo13 · 04-20-2008, 08:38 AM

The "Manilla Folders" was always my favourite

glenmere14 · 04-20-2008, 09:03 AM

I always expand with the Omaha Collegians and Tacoma Pilots

professor ape · 04-20-2008, 10:35 AM

Prepare the groaning....

Portland Hoods (for Mount Hood)
Albuquerque Quirks
Sacramento Mentos

SandMan · 04-20-2008, 10:45 AM

Helena Handbaskets

Lou Wuerfelball · 04-20-2008, 10:46 AM

Flint Stones
Lansing Boils

bucketsndimes · 04-20-2008, 10:50 AM

I always use Las Vegas Aces as well.

Minnesota Mudcats
Portland Storm (Because of the weather)
Philadelphia Liberty (Liberty Bell)

I don't know, I've got better but can't think of any right now.

Syd Thrift · 04-20-2008, 11:01 AM

Philadelphia Freedom (which is the default name of one of the teams in DDS: Pro Basketball, and which always puts the corresponding Elton John song in my head)
Sacramento Solons (alliterates, is topical in that "Solon" is an old word meaning "lawmaker" and Sacramento is the capitol of California, and it's historical in that it's been used by prior Sacramento ballclubs)(the mascot could be a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica)
Kentucky Colonels ("it's a reference to the valor of the residents and not fried chicken! We promise!")
Birmingham Barons (alliterates and IIRC the name of Willie Mays' first team)
Montreal Expos (come on, you know you want to)
Vancouver Pig Warriors (a reference to my favorite moment in US/Canadian history)

texasmame · 04-20-2008, 12:05 PM

So far, I'm digging the "Flint Stones."

I should have mentioned - we don't use cities that currently have real MLB teams. So, no Philly, Boston, San Fran, etc.

I'm adding 4 teams and want at least 8 good names - and hopefully make a poll for 'em.

Keep 'em coming!

1998 Yankees · 04-20-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SandMan

Helena Handbaskets

Some good ones, but this takes the prize so far.

senorcoo · 04-20-2008, 12:17 PM

D.C. Dragons
Reno Rollers
Louisiana Lightning
New York Knights

texasmame · 04-20-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senorcoo

D.C. Dragons
Reno Rollers
Louisiana Lightning
New York Knights

I like Louisiana Lightning but we already have the Baton Rouge Big Spenders - don't think the market is big enough.

As far as Baton Rouge's name - they had the first pick ever way back in the initial draft for my league and selected Ruth. They then went and gave him a lifetime contract for $100 million - in one lump sum - hence the "Big Spenders."

Lou Wuerfelball · 04-20-2008, 02:37 PM

Mobile Homes
Windsor Knots
Waterloo Sunsets
Jackson Browns

Lou Wuerfelball · 04-20-2008, 02:38 PM

Lafayette Explorers

Lou Wuerfelball · 04-20-2008, 02:39 PM

Pontiac Firebirds---every night is mullet night at firebird field

The Wolf · 04-20-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou Wuerfelball

Pontiac Firebirds---every night is mullet night at firebird field

I think I've been to that staidum.

texasmame · 04-20-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou Wuerfelball

Pontiac Firebirds---every night is mullet night at firebird field

Heh. Good name!

discodude5 · 04-20-2008, 04:55 PM

New Orleans Voodoo

SittingDuck · 04-20-2008, 04:58 PM

Syracuse Centurions

StyxNCa · 04-20-2008, 05:10 PM

Tulsa Tornadoes

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texasmame Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Planet Texas Posts: 437	Expansion Team Name Suggestion Thread I'm expanding my baseball league, so I need team names from each of you, ASAP. Below are the naming guidelines for my league along with some current team names. They should have the same letters starting each word. Example: Portland Pioneers Middletown Magicians Hoboken Haymakers OR Make "sense" in some other way: Alberta Clippers (weather term that sounds cool -no pun intended-) Las Vegas Aces (baseball and playing cards dual-usage term) San Andreas Faults (duh) Ready - GO! __________________ *CHAMPS AGAIN!!!* GM, Manager and clubhouse attendant - GRANITE CITY KRAZY KATS - World Champs 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2011; Pennants in 2001, 2005. A.L. East Champions 2010. (No seasons 2002, 2006-2009) 2011 Post-Season M.V.P. - Ted Williams (.412 2 12)

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bucketsndimes Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 286	I always use Las Vegas Aces as well. Minnesota Mudcats Portland Storm (Because of the weather) Philadelphia Liberty (Liberty Bell) I don't know, I've got better but can't think of any right now. __________________ I'm not a businessman I'm a business, man.

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texasmame Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Planet Texas Posts: 437	So far, I'm digging the "Flint Stones." I should have mentioned - we don't use cities that currently have real MLB teams. So, no Philly, Boston, San Fran, etc. I'm adding 4 teams and want at least 8 good names - and hopefully make a poll for 'em. Keep 'em coming! __________________ *CHAMPS AGAIN!!!* GM, Manager and clubhouse attendant - GRANITE CITY KRAZY KATS - World Champs 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2011; Pennants in 2001, 2005. A.L. East Champions 2010. (No seasons 2002, 2006-2009) 2011 Post-Season M.V.P. - Ted Williams (.412 2 12)

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