So the DEVIL RAYS changed their name and logo to the RAYS...Have you seen this logo or their uni's? Horrible...you know it takes more than a couple new colours and a shortened name to change how poorly your organization has faired since expansion.
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So the DEVIL RAYS changed their name and logo to the RAYS...Have you seen this logo or their uni's? Horrible...you know it takes more than a couple new colours and a shortened name to change how poorly your organization has faired since expansion.
Actually, I'm not sure that I have seen it. Got a link?
...I thought that they already did change their name?
Best link I can find... I apologize that it links to another forum.. only good intentions..
http://www.fanhome.com/forums/sports...go-leaked.html
Oh, I don't know, it's not that bad. They (the team) seem to be on the right track now as well. The front office isn't making completely boneheaded decisions, at least.
Good point (in that thread) about the colors. Tampa being primarily green was fairly distinctive.
I loved the Tampa Bay Green. Their uniforms used to be awesome. The green kind of went with the dome they played in.
Well, they're very similar to the Royals in that scheme. Guess MLB's color coding their teams now? ;)
with the " D-Ray " shortage looming,
the Blue Jays have decided to slightly shorten their name.
i think it a bad idea, personally.
They probably felt that "Devil" was too biblical.
Well, that has been a concern in the last decade or so (for some reason...)
However, from what I remember hearing about, they just realized (and I guess a good portion of their fans have as well) that a Devil Ray is just a wimpy creature....
And a "Ray" is less wimpy? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by ohms_law
Don't ask me. It wasn't my decision!
lol
B-Jays is wimpier.
You can call me Ray, or you can cal me Jay..........
should increase ticket sales IMHO. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MeetDaMets
I still prefer the original uniforms for the Devil Rays/Rays..
:)Quote:
Originally Posted by robinhoodnik
can we call you hephaestus ?
They are still the Blue Jays, their uni's just say "Jays"Quote:
Originally Posted by MeetDaMets
on the original post, that is athe way all crappy teams try to improve....by changing the color and or name of the team. Like the Arizona Cardnials who tried to make the team better by changing the unis and adding a darker outline to the logo OMG!!! (sorry, still felt that idea was idiotic)
But meh i like the green better.
It's about separating yourself from all things that remind people of losing. It's a fresh start kind of thing. Getting rid of all of the old stuff, fans don't associate the new uni with a long losing streak.....yet.......Quote:
Originally Posted by SF_Giants
You may call me whatever pleases you, that won't get you into trouble with the other mods. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MeetDaMets
Rumor is Free agents that sign with the B-Jays will get a Hummer from the manager.Quote:
Originally Posted by QHowes
no wonder they want to play for the Rays!
I like the logo and the jerseys. Well, if switching the Diamondbacks to those hideous jerseys they wear now (I liked the purple ones they used to wear, but their new jersey and colors look like dirt) and rebranding them the D-Backs, while turning the team into the worst offense in baseball can get them the best record in the National League, then this change should help out Tampa Bay.
At least Tampa Bay didn't switch to something hideous like the other 1998 expansion team did.
Rumour is if you play for the Mets, you will collapse in September ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MeetDaMets
I don't believe thats a rumor any more.Quote:
Rumour is if you play for the Mets, you will collapse in September
Yeah, just ask David Wright. He collapsed to the tune of a .352/.432/.602 line with 6 HR and 20 RBI!
hehe, fair is fair ;0
Ok, not everyone collapsed, but anyways...I heard a rumour (honestly) that the Rockies had donated their post season salaries to the family of the minor league coach that was struck by the foul ball and died. Anyone able to confirm yay or nay?
I don't have a link, but yes, the Rockies did donate a portion of their postseason salaries to the coach's family. I don't believe they donated all of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by QHowes
I just saw a little blip about it but dont know where...to be honest I totally expected it to be in Rick Reilley's column in my SI issue.