Cape Cod League

[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by willboat75

Do you have a big zip file with everything in it?

I haven't yet. To be honest didn't think of doing one... but as soon as I'm done with managing retail hell during the holidays, I may put one together.

[BestbatBoy]

After the holidays, been in that particular level of hell myself for many years so I understand your choice of words lol... would you give any consideration to the other developmental leagues that are options in the game? Like the Cape Cod league, they have never been done to my knowledge, with only a few exceptions in the new style of uniforms. Those being the Arizona Fall league, The MLB Draft League, the Prospects league and the Northwoods league? You will find a couple teams in the Prospect league have been previously done if you wanted to skip those.

[Eugene Church]

Excellent work, Trek2300.

Thank you for sharing them with us.

[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by BestbatBoy

After the holidays, been in that particular level of hell myself for many years so I understand your choice of words lol... would you give any consideration to the other developmental leagues that are options in the game? Like the Cape Cod league, they have never been done to my knowledge, with only a few exceptions in the new style of uniforms. Those being the Arizona Fall league, The MLB Draft League, the Prospects league and the Northwoods league? You will find a couple teams in the Prospect league have been previously done if you wanted to skip those.

I have done the other New England collegiate league teams. I may revisit those as some came out great and some...eh not so much.

Being a New Englander now living in Florida, I've been killing my homesickness with everything New England, so I haven't considered the other collegiate leagues around the country...but it's not off the table. So many teams, so little time.

Side note, making these uniforms certainly helps decompress from the retail madness of the holidays!

[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

Excellent work, Trek2300.

Thank you for sharing them with us.

Thank you, EC!

[Trek2300]

What if the Cape Cod Baseball League expanded?

That's what I'm going to add to this thread, possible expansion cities and towns on the Cape and a few off-Cape that could work and not dilute the charm that is quintessentially Cape Cod.

The criteria for expansion is simple. No duplicate towns on the Cape and any off-Cape suggestions have to make sense. Easy to say but hard to define, let's say when you see it you know.

The first two teams I'll be presenting are off-Cape and both exemplify the "make sense" idea.

Plymouth Pilgrims, now defunct from the New England College Baseball League (NECBL) would make a return. Even though not situated on the Cape, its location at the "shoulder" of the "arm" of the Cape and directly across Cape Cod Bay from Provincetown, makes it a perfect candidate for an expansion team.

Martha's Vineyard Sharks, currently in the NECBL, would make a perfect candidate for a move to the more prestigious CCBL. It's almost a no brainer as the Islands (Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket) are almost always included in conversations about the Cape. "Summer on the Cape and the Islands"

I do have fictional team created in Provincetown called the Long Point Lookouts, based on the lighthouse. I'll have that up soon. I keep going back and forth on the uniform.

And..... I have a name but not a good logo for it (if anyone wants to take a crack at it, hint hint) for another off-Cape team called the Carver Cranberry Kings. Known for its cranberry bogs and just south of Plymouth and close enough to the Cape.

Aaannddd.... if all you patient readers of this post have any suggestions, please share!

[Trek2300]

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[20_range]

I am picturing... Denethor eating fruit!
*I know he's not a king lol

[Isedelyod]

Some ideas:

Truro Longshoremen: Truro has a long maritime history with fishing and shoreline industries being crucial to its development. This name honors the working traditions of the town while suggesting strength and connection to the sea.
Wellfleet Beachcombers: Mayo Beach is one of Wellfleet's most popular beaches, and the name references the town's identity as a coastal community. It connects to the leisure and recreational aspects of Wellfleet that have made it a beloved destination.
Sandwich Oaks: Sandwich is known for its ancient oak trees, particularly around the historic Town Hall. These trees symbolize strength, longevity, and deep roots—appropriate qualities for a team representing a town with nearly 400 years of history.
West Barnstable Beacons: Barnstable Harbor is a significant maritime feature of the town, along with the Sandy Neck Lighthouse, and this name references both the lighthouse and suggests authority, control, and expertise—qualities that would serve a baseball team well.
Eastham Windmillers: The Eastham Windmill, built in 1680, is the oldest windmill on Cape Cod and a town symbol. This historic landmark represents Eastham's colonial heritage and early industry.
Mashpee Sachams: "Sachem" is the Wampanoag word for chief or leader. This nickname honors the Native American heritage of the area while conveying leadership and authority appropriate for a team.

[20_range]

Did you ask an ai for suggestions

[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by Isedelyod

Some ideas:

Truro Longshoremen: Truro has a long maritime history with fishing and shoreline industries being crucial to its development. This name honors the working traditions of the town while suggesting strength and connection to the sea.
Wellfleet Beachcombers: Mayo Beach is one of Wellfleet's most popular beaches, and the name references the town's identity as a coastal community. It connects to the leisure and recreational aspects of Wellfleet that have made it a beloved destination.
Sandwich Oaks: Sandwich is known for its ancient oak trees, particularly around the historic Town Hall. These trees symbolize strength, longevity, and deep roots—appropriate qualities for a team representing a town with nearly 400 years of history.
West Barnstable Beacons: Barnstable Harbor is a significant maritime feature of the town, along with the Sandy Neck Lighthouse, and this name references both the lighthouse and suggests authority, control, and expertise—qualities that would serve a baseball team well.
Eastham Windmillers: The Eastham Windmill, built in 1680, is the oldest windmill on Cape Cod and a town symbol. This historic landmark represents Eastham's colonial heritage and early industry.
Mashpee Sachams: "Sachem" is the Wampanoag word for chief or leader. This nickname honors the Native American heritage of the area while conveying leadership and authority appropriate for a team.

Isedelyod, these are some mint suggestions! Especially Mashpee Sachems. I'm definitely using this one. I do like Eastham Windmillers and the background is perfect. And I'm very partial to Wellfleet Beachcombers and the name rolls off the tongue, not to mention it appeals to memories of sitting at the restaurant of the same name enjoying oysters and a crisp beer.

Great names all around.

[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by 20_range

Did you ask an ai for suggestions

Indeed I have 20_range. I use ChatGPT often and it does a good job coming up with names, color schemes, logos and uniform ideas. I like to prompt it to consider many options for towns or cities depending on the level of the league. Market sustainability, location's affinity for baseball or history and other metrics. I also like to have ChatGPT to have multiple considerations for names for teams, again using town history, geographic region, etc.

A few names that stood out.
Carver Cranberry Kings
Carver Boggers
Wellfleet Windjammers (Love this one)
Eastham Dunes
Sandwich Shorelines
Eastham Gales

[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by Trek2300

Away

An update to the away jersey. Fixed the way the button pad seam continued to run down the length of the jersey instead of stopping up high as the 2 button henley should.

[20_range]

Originally Posted by Trek2300

Indeed I have 20_range. I use ChatGPT often and it does a good job coming up with names, color schemes, logos and uniform ideas. I like to prompt it to consider many options for towns or cities depending on the level of the league. Market sustainability, location's affinity for baseball or history and other metrics. I also like to have ChatGPT to have multiple considerations for names for teams, again using town history, geographic region, etc.

A few names that stood out.
Carver Cranberry Kings
Carver Boggers
Wellfleet Windjammers (Love this one)
Eastham Dunes
Sandwich Shorelines
Eastham Gales

(I was being mean and suggesting that Isedelyod had asked copy pasted the ai's suggestions into the thread. That post doesn't really read to me like a person wrote it. I read about the places on wikipedia.)

I know this forum and hobby (fake sports logos) is the wrong place to be against using ai, but yeah, it's not for me

[20_range]

I also thought of the name Bogs and did a quick prototype last night

[Trek2300]

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[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by 20_range

I also thought of the name Bogs and did a quick prototype last night

I kind of like it, quite a bit. I see good potential. It's really good for a quick mockup. I go back and forth between the cranberry and dark "brownish rustish" color for the Bog or Boggers or the initial color scheme that first popped in my head, cranberry, baby blue and gold similar to Aston Villa. But again, that was for the Carver Cranberry Kings.

And while writing this the image of Wade Boggs grinning while staring at me had now embedded itself into my brain.

20_range...I implore you to not turn this image into a logo...do it...do it... nooooo...yesss

[20_range]

I did think about putting the extra g on that logo lol !

and yeah, my first thought for "cranberry kings", this gif of Denethor eating

[Trek2300]

Originally Posted by 20_range

(I was being mean and suggesting that Isedelyod had asked copy pasted the ai's suggestions into the thread. That post doesn't really read to me like a person wrote it. I read about the places on wikipedia.)

I know this forum and hobby (fake sports logos) is the wrong place to be against using ai, but yeah, it's not for me

Fair enough. I'm glad since being from the region, most of the ai suggestions make a lot of sense. At least it makes me feel that when I do use it, it's not random nonsense.