The Virginia... what?

AZTarHeel · 07-18-2004, 03:11 AM

Hello all... I'm going into the future with a dynasty (in addition to my Red Sox one), and I'm wondering something -- if Virginia gets the Expos, any ideas what the nickname and colors would be? Would they stay the Expos?

Any suggestions? I've heard mention of Virginia Generals, but that's kind of plain.

What about if Vegas gets the team?

Looking for some creative suggestions -- and a cool logo if anyone is so inclined... Thanks

dsvitak · 07-18-2004, 09:16 AM

The Virginia Pioneers
The Virginia Settlers
The Nevada Gamblers
The Las Vegas Strip (yeah, sure, this would work!)

elmwood44 · 07-18-2004, 10:21 AM

In my fictional solo league I have the Virginia Vipers and the Las Vegas Aces

The Vipers logo I did but the Aces logo is courtesy of LivinLegend:

metsgeek · 07-18-2004, 12:18 PM

Virginia: Vigilantes, Wolves, Foxhounds (state animal), Hounds
Las Vegas: High Rollers, Blackjacks, One-eyed Jacks, Suicide Kings, Crazy Eights, Scorpions

Matt from TN · 07-18-2004, 01:25 PM

Not to rain on your parade, but rumor has them going to DC... they may revive the Senators... for the 3rd time

Chappy · 07-18-2004, 02:56 PM

If they do choose Washington, a name I often use is Washington Filibusters.

RayofHope · 07-18-2004, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt from TN

Not to rain on your parade, but rumor has them going to DC... they may revive the Senators... for the 3rd time

I'm going to be pissed if they go to DC.

I want a team here in NoVa, and Dulles has the land to make it happen too.

Freaking DC doesn't need another team.

Matt from TN · 07-18-2004, 03:13 PM

In the NPBL, they have the Virginia Cannons, which I think is awesome...

The Atlantic Fleet is based in Norfolk - the biggest naval base in the world, I believe (or atleast in the Atlantic)... so you could go with an old minor league name, the Cruisers. I had a friend with the Virginia Crusaders before. In my long-time solo league, I have the Virginia Stallions.

AZTarHeel · 07-18-2004, 05:40 PM

Thanks, folks, I have some good ideas to chew on... I really, really like the Las Vegas Aces logo -- that is way cool... My selection committee may have to take that into consideration...

Keep 'em coming...

(I, too, thought about reviving the Senators in D.C.)

--> any other ideas for places to either move an existing franchise or expand MLB as my dynasty moves forward over the next 20-30 years? Which current franchises would be the first to move?

Thanks

BostonRS14 · 07-19-2004, 03:01 AM

Marlins should get the loser of the DC/Virgina-Vegas race for the Expos in a few years

Skywalker76 · 07-19-2004, 04:14 AM

1. I think the Expos will move to DC. The name should be either Senators or Ambassadors.

2. Teams I see moving in the next 20-30 years are Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, San Diego and Milwaukee.

3. New locations could be Las Vegas, Virginia, Vancouver, Mexico.

Just my

07-18-2004, 03:11 AM	#1
AZTarHeel All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,676	The Virginia... what? Hello all... I'm going into the future with a dynasty (in addition to my Red Sox one), and I'm wondering something -- if Virginia gets the Expos, any ideas what the nickname and colors would be? Would they stay the Expos? Any suggestions? I've heard mention of Virginia Generals, but that's kind of plain. What about if Vegas gets the team? Looking for some creative suggestions -- and a cool logo if anyone is so inclined... Thanks

07-18-2004, 10:21 AM	#3
elmwood44 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 257	In my fictional solo league I have the Virginia Vipers and the Las Vegas Aces The Vipers logo I did but the Aces logo is courtesy of LivinLegend: Attached Images

07-18-2004, 12:18 PM	#4
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	Virginia: Vigilantes, Wolves, Foxhounds (state animal), Hounds Las Vegas: High Rollers, Blackjacks, One-eyed Jacks, Suicide Kings, Crazy Eights, Scorpions __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

07-18-2004, 01:25 PM	#5
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Not to rain on your parade, but rumor has them going to DC... they may revive the Senators... for the 3rd time __________________ Set in Stone... Players Remain with Original Franchise

07-18-2004, 02:56 PM	#6
Chappy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,721	If they do choose Washington, a name I often use is Washington Filibusters. __________________ NPBL - Pennsylvania Freedom AFBL - North Carolina Aviators MLB-Pro - Kansas City Royals

07-18-2004, 09:16 AM	#2
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,345	The Virginia Pioneers The Virginia Settlers The Nevada Gamblers The Las Vegas Strip (yeah, sure, this would work!)

07-18-2004, 03:13 PM	#8
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	In the NPBL, they have the Virginia Cannons, which I think is awesome... The Atlantic Fleet is based in Norfolk - the biggest naval base in the world, I believe (or atleast in the Atlantic)... so you could go with an old minor league name, the Cruisers. I had a friend with the Virginia Crusaders before. In my long-time solo league, I have the Virginia Stallions. __________________ Set in Stone... Players Remain with Original Franchise

07-18-2004, 05:40 PM	#9
AZTarHeel All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,676	Thanks, folks, I have some good ideas to chew on... I really, really like the Las Vegas Aces logo -- that is way cool... My selection committee may have to take that into consideration... Keep 'em coming... (I, too, thought about reviving the Senators in D.C.) --> any other ideas for places to either move an existing franchise or expand MLB as my dynasty moves forward over the next 20-30 years? Which current franchises would be the first to move? Thanks

07-19-2004, 03:01 AM	#10
BostonRS14 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 1,028	Marlins should get the loser of the DC/Virgina-Vegas race for the Expos in a few years

07-19-2004, 04:14 AM	#11
Skywalker76 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 833	1. I think the Expos will move to DC. The name should be either Senators or Ambassadors. 2. Teams I see moving in the next 20-30 years are Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, San Diego and Milwaukee. 3. New locations could be Las Vegas, Virginia, Vancouver, Mexico. Just my