I feel like something of a greedy jerk for doing this, but I have no artistic talent whatsoever.... so I'm putting in a request for logos for the 8 teams in my Octopus League Dynasty I have going on the boards.
Here's a list of the characteristics of the teams, taken directly from the report:
Boston Burgundys
Beantown gets another baseball franchise and this one is being sponsored by none other than the Red Sox themselves. While some might question the wisdom of such a move, potentially cutting into the market share of the Red Sox, the official statement from Epstein and Co. was that "The Burgundys will offer a low-cost baseball entertainment alternative for baseball fans and families in the Boston area." Rumours speculate that the Burgundys could eventually become a minor league franchise for the Red Sox, as well.
DONE. (Thanks to knuckler
)
Memphis Rebels
This team is owned by a group of Confederate sympathizers in Tennessee, mostly oil and tobacco barons who have business holdings in Texas and North Carolina, but prefer the smaller state life of the Country Music State. While generating some controversy in the local and national press when their inception was announced, the squad is here to stay.
DONE. (Thanks to LGO
)
Miami Vices
Given the nature of television to be wedded to sports these days, it should come as little surprise that NBC has opted to pick up ownership of a team. The name came about as a result of NBC execs hoping to capitalize on the wave of 80s nostalgia in recent years, and so both team locale and name was easy to come up with, even though some doubt the ability of baseball to succeed financially in South Florida. Marlins organization, we're looking at you.
DONE. (Thanks to pepeda
)
Racine Secrets
The team I'll be in charge of. Sponsored by Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret and my employer. Just why they chose to have it in my hometown instead of Ohio is beyond me, but I won't complain, I guess.
DONE. (Thanks to Fastlane
)
Minneapolis Lumberjacks
One of the big logging companies in Minnesota decided to take on this franchise, with the aid of a group of state historians who wanted to give more publicity to the Upper Midwest's strong tradition of cutting down trees for profit. I'm already considering these guys our main rivals, especially given my first year of college was spent there.
DONE. (Thanks to knuckler
)
New Orleans Mardi Gras
Sponsored by the Louisana State Board of Tourism, the name here should be self-explanatory, as should the location. The hoped for dividends here include an even greater influx of tourist dollars.
DONE. (Thanks to knuckler
)
San Diego Bishops
The Catholic Church in the United States has been rocked by recent years by numerous scandals, so it's been looking for a way to regain image. Enter the San Diego Bishops, purchased and organized by the Church, with a special Papal dispention from Pope JP II himself to be engaged in this business. Some people might say this team will have an unfair advantage, as God might look most favourably on this bunch.
DONE. (Thanks to knuckler
)
Seattle Coffeemen
The Evil Empire known as Starbucks is the third big-name corporate owner, playing up Seattle's reputation as the coffee capital of the US in terms of the team name.
DONE. (Thanks to Fastlane
)
Thanks in advance for all the help