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Old 09-20-2018, 11:32 AM   #40
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2019 Branding Announcements Take Shape

Seems like the 51s and Missions names are now retired.

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Originally Posted by Zach Spedden
n one of the changes that could generate significant buzz when it is announced, the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will adopt new branding for 2019 and beyond. The change in identity will coincide with a move to the new Las Vegas Ballpark, a facility currently under construction in Downtown Summerlin.
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As it undertakes a series of franchise shifts, Elmore Sports Group is planning to change the branding for a few of its teams. The current San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) will adopt a new identity with their move to a downtown Amarillo ballpark. The finalists for that name are Boot Scooters, Bronc Busters, Jerky, Long Haulers, and Sod Poodles, with a winner expected to be announced this fall.
Sod Poodles? Boot Scooters? Long Haulers? Seriously?

The only one of them I'd choose would be Bronc Busters. At least that "sounds" traditional.
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