Nickname help: Charlotte, Orlando, Indianapolis

BigRed75 · 05-19-2016, 08:19 PM

So I'm having fun setting up my 36-team revamp of MLB, but it's been a lot of work (who knew that adding 6 new teams, moving three others, and the progressive flow downwards with 34 new minor league teams and a host of franchise shifts would take so long?)

I'm running into a problem, though: I can't come up with nickname I like for three of my MLB teams.

I tend to prefer keeping historical minor league nicknames if at all possible. So, for example, I'm definitely going with the Portland Beavers and the San Antonio Missions. But...here's the rub. Charlotte is traditionally been the Hornets. Indianapolis is traditionally the Indians. And Orlando...well, I don't know what the hell to do with Orlando because from what I can tell, they just tend to use the name of their parent club.

I thought I was onto something with Charlotte, given the nickname is the Queen City...Charlotte Royals...awesome...that lasted for about 2.87 seconds until I remembered Kansas City

If this was the Mexican League, I would totally call Orlando the Naranjeros and be done with it...but "Orlando Orange Farmers" just doesn't seem very MLB, does it?

For MLB, I prefer my nicknames to be fairly mainstream. No really wacky ones - "Devil Rays" is bordering on gimmicky IMHO - and I shy away from singular nicknames. I prefer my teams to have nicknames that end in "s".

Also, the Charlotte team will be "Charlotte", not "Carolina". This is because there will be a future MLB team in Raleigh as well. They already have a name - the Raleigh Capitals.

Now that I've gotten all that off my chest, I'd love to hear you suggestions for Charlotte, Orlando and Indianapolis MLB teams. Thanks a bunch!

VARoadstter · 05-19-2016, 10:05 PM

I always call Indianapolis the 500s. Charlotte could be the Smokies. Orlando could be the Manatees.

SMPatin · 05-19-2016, 10:13 PM

Orlando Tourists. Same as Asheville (IIRC) though, and assuming you have them in your league. Or some play on the theme parks (I.e. Vacationers, Riders, Coasters).

Orioles1966 · 05-19-2016, 10:40 PM

Charlotte Pioneers
Charlotte Chargers
Carolina Cougars(Charlotte)
Carolina Monarchs(Charlotte)
North Carolina Coyotes(Charlotte)
Orlando Pythons
Orlando Predators
Orlando Owls
Indianapolis Racers
Indianapolis Capitols
Indianapolis Invaders
Indianapolis Jets

tlowe77 · 05-19-2016, 10:43 PM

Charlotte Coyotes
Orlando Wizards or Panthers
Indianapolis Racers

NakedReporta · 05-19-2016, 10:58 PM

Charlotte Webs
Orlando Blooms
Indianapolis Terrines

Craig Scarborough · 05-19-2016, 11:15 PM

I live right outside of Orlando, so I'll give a little train of thought analysis.

Lots of critters here, so you could name them anything with a gator, armadillo, even Love Bugs (look them up).

The ground here is mostly sand - "Sand----", whatever you want.

I could have sworn there was an Orlando Suns at one time, but I see no reference to them via Google.

Orlando Orange Blossoms? Ibises (see them all the time)? Sabal Palms (list species of palm here...)? Sinkholes (we have a lot of them)? Orlando Citrus? Orlando Theme Parks?

r0nster · 05-19-2016, 11:30 PM

Orlando Manatees

Cobby · 05-20-2016, 12:05 AM

Orlando Cepedas

Brad K · 05-20-2016, 12:27 AM

I go with Racers for Indianapolis. People might not recall there was a hockey team with that name.

LMAO at Orlando Cepedas.

fcabanski · 05-20-2016, 01:38 AM

I simmed a league to 2036. There was an expansion team called the Juicers. I don't remember the city.

BigRed75 · 05-20-2016, 04:49 AM

If I wasn't so against singular nicknames I would seriously consider the Orlando Juice. I can just see the ballcaps now...dark blue with a cut-open orange (and a drop of juice falling from it) and an interlocking "OJ" on top of the picture...

Can't bring myself to use Juicers, though. Too many PED connotations...

BigRed75 · 05-20-2016, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad K

I go with Racers for Indianapolis. People might not recall there was a hockey team with that name.

LMAO at Orlando Cepedas.

Believe me, if the Bobcats hadn't have changed their name, I would have gone with Charlotte Hornets. I'm not against using old abandoned nicknames from other sports, just not current ones.

Ditto on the Orlando Cepedas. Maybe we can get a picture of him drinking some orange juice?

Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far. Keep 'em coming, please!

Gerry58 · 05-20-2016, 05:03 AM

Orlando Killer Whales

BigRed75 · 05-20-2016, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry58

Orlando Killer Whales

Make it Orlando Orcas and you're on to something, Gerry. Thanks!

Bluenoser · 05-20-2016, 06:31 AM

Here's a couple I use:

cavebutter · 05-20-2016, 09:32 AM

I use Charlotte Blue Sox and Indianapolis Mustangs.

No particular reason, they just roll off the tongue nicely.

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Motorhead667 · 05-20-2016, 09:54 AM

Indianapolis wanderers

The Game · 05-20-2016, 05:35 PM

In my EBL vs MLB league Indianapolis was originally called the Arrows.
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3610705

Now i call them the Racers.
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...is-racers.html

Charlotte i am leaning towards Sting for my 2028 expansion.

Orlando Wizards or Fantasy. Gotta have a Disney theme.

MrWideFrame · 05-20-2016, 05:43 PM

Like VA I always call my Indianapolis team the 500.

Orlando Cepedas is just brilliant. I'll have to use that in the future.

05-19-2016, 08:19 PM	#1
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,423	Nickname help: Charlotte and Indianapolis So I'm having fun setting up my 36-team revamp of MLB, but it's been a lot of work (who knew that adding 6 new teams, moving three others, and the progressive flow downwards with 34 new minor league teams and a host of franchise shifts would take so long?) I'm running into a problem, though: I can't come up with nickname I like for three of my MLB teams. I tend to prefer keeping historical minor league nicknames if at all possible. So, for example, I'm definitely going with the Portland Beavers and the San Antonio Missions. But...here's the rub. Charlotte is traditionally been the Hornets. Indianapolis is traditionally the Indians. And Orlando...well, I don't know what the hell to do with Orlando because from what I can tell, they just tend to use the name of their parent club. I thought I was onto something with Charlotte, given the nickname is the Queen City...Charlotte Royals...awesome...that lasted for about 2.87 seconds until I remembered Kansas City If this was the Mexican League, I would totally call Orlando the Naranjeros and be done with it...but "Orlando Orange Farmers" just doesn't seem very MLB, does it? For MLB, I prefer my nicknames to be fairly mainstream. No really wacky ones - "Devil Rays" is bordering on gimmicky IMHO - and I shy away from singular nicknames. I prefer my teams to have nicknames that end in "s". Also, the Charlotte team will be "Charlotte", not "Carolina". This is because there will be a future MLB team in Raleigh as well. They already have a name - the Raleigh Capitals. Now that I've gotten all that off my chest, I'd love to hear you suggestions for Charlotte, Orlando and Indianapolis MLB teams. Thanks a bunch! __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb Last edited by BigRed75; 05-21-2016 at 10:13 AM. Reason: Orlando has been chosen, thanks!

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Orioles1966 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,869	Charlotte Pioneers Charlotte Chargers Carolina Cougars(Charlotte) Carolina Monarchs(Charlotte) North Carolina Coyotes(Charlotte) Orlando Pythons Orlando Predators Orlando Owls Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Capitols Indianapolis Invaders Indianapolis Jets Last edited by Orioles1966; 05-19-2016 at 10:42 PM.

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tlowe77 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2015 Location: Geelong, Australia Posts: 473	Charlotte Coyotes Orlando Wizards or Panthers Indianapolis Racers Last edited by tlowe77; 05-19-2016 at 10:47 PM.

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NakedReporta Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Charlotte Webs Orlando Blooms Indianapolis Terrines Last edited by NakedReporta; 05-19-2016 at 11:00 PM.

05-20-2016, 04:49 AM	#12
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,423	If I wasn't so against singular nicknames I would seriously consider the Orlando Juice. I can just see the ballcaps now...dark blue with a cut-open orange (and a drop of juice falling from it) and an interlocking "OJ" on top of the picture... Can't bring myself to use Juicers, though. Too many PED connotations... __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb Last edited by BigRed75; 05-20-2016 at 04:50 AM.

05-19-2016, 10:05 PM	#2
VARoadstter Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 211	I always call Indianapolis the 500s. Charlotte could be the Smokies. Orlando could be the Manatees.

05-19-2016, 10:13 PM	#3
SMPatin Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 49	Orlando Tourists. Same as Asheville (IIRC) though, and assuming you have them in your league. Or some play on the theme parks (I.e. Vacationers, Riders, Coasters).

05-19-2016, 11:15 PM	#7
Craig Scarborough All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 551	I live right outside of Orlando, so I'll give a little train of thought analysis. Lots of critters here, so you could name them anything with a gator, armadillo, even Love Bugs (look them up). The ground here is mostly sand - "Sand----", whatever you want. I could have sworn there was an Orlando Suns at one time, but I see no reference to them via Google. Orlando Orange Blossoms? Ibises (see them all the time)? Sabal Palms (list species of palm here...)? Sinkholes (we have a lot of them)? Orlando Citrus? Orlando Theme Parks?

05-19-2016, 11:30 PM	#8
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,081	Orlando Manatees

05-20-2016, 12:05 AM	#9
Cobby Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 252	Orlando Cepedas

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Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	I go with Racers for Indianapolis. People might not recall there was a hockey team with that name. LMAO at Orlando Cepedas.

05-20-2016, 01:38 AM	#11
fcabanski Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 170	I simmed a league to 2036. There was an expansion team called the Juicers. I don't remember the city.

05-20-2016, 05:03 AM	#14
Gerry58 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 214	Orlando Killer Whales

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Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,483	Here's a couple I use: Attached Images

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cavebutter All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,163	I use Charlotte Blue Sox and Indianapolis Mustangs. No particular reason, they just roll off the tongue nicely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MySQL, MyStruggle - A self-indulgent blog about my attempts to roll my own MySQL Database with OOTP Logo Gallery

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Motorhead667 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 576	Indianapolis wanderers

05-20-2016, 05:35 PM	#19
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	In my EBL vs MLB league Indianapolis was originally called the Arrows. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3610705 Now i call them the Racers. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...is-racers.html Charlotte i am leaning towards Sting for my 2028 expansion. Orlando Wizards or Fantasy. Gotta have a Disney theme. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

05-20-2016, 05:43 PM	#20
MrWideFrame Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 224	Like VA I always call my Indianapolis team the 500. Orlando Cepedas is just brilliant. I'll have to use that in the future.