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Originally Posted by BigRed75
Raleigh native here...totally dismayed at 10 of the 12 possible names on that list. Somebody said "minor league" and that's right . They are definitely bush league names - some are even beer league softball level!
That said, there are two...only two...names on that list that have my approval. And Eugene, you and I are in agreement when it comes to the traditional names being the best. That's why the only real choice on that list is the traditional name of Raleigh baseball clubs from time immemorial...the Raleigh Capitals.
But that logo...yeesh.
The Capitals have a proud tradition. Capitals alumni include Hank Greenberg, Carl Yazstremski and Enos Slaughter. The logos usually worked the North Carolina Capitol dome in there somewhere if someone wants to take a shot at that (hint, hint, isedelyod)
Also, a lot of times the Capitals used red and blue colors. Which has been a trend lately amongst Triangle sports teams working in Carolina Blue, N.C. State Red and Duke blue to try to appeal to all sides.
By the way, the only other acceptable choice was the Raleigh Oaks.
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Two points.
1. Carowhina and Puke should never be associated with Raleigh.
2. Raleigh Capitals is very sensible, but "Capitals" is being used in the NHL.