Expansion nickname help

Royalsusedtorule · 05-18-2018, 04:04 PM

OK, I've decided to do an expansion to 32 teams. After kicking around a lot of different ideas and formats, I'm going to keep it pretty simple. Had thought about merging AL and NL into the Tracy Ringolsby model of MLB with four 8-team divisions, but can't see baseball relinquishing the leagues. So, going to have 8 divisions, although still deciding on playoffs (likely to stick with just the 8 division winners, although still considering adding 4 wildcards, with single-game play-ins). Am going to make DH rule universal to both leagues, since it seems several teams will need to change leagues for best geographical divisions. What I am thinking right now is the following:

AL East: Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays
AL North: Indians, Tigers, White Sox, Brewers
AL Midwest: Royals, Astros, Rangers, Twins
AL West: Angels, Mariners, A's, Rockies

NL East: Mets, Phillies, Nationals, Expos
NL South: Braves, Rays, Marlins, Charlotte
NL Central: Pirates, Cardinals, Cubs, Reds
NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Diamondbacks

(If anyone has better ideas on divisional groupings, feel free to note them)

As is evident, decided to use Montreal and Charlotte for expansion, after considering Portland, Vegas, San Antonio and Mexico City. Montreal will always be the Expos in my book, so my quest for help is the minor detail of the nickname for the Charlotte franchise. I've pared a bunch of my own possibilities to four. So, if you would like to cast a vote for one of the following four, it would help me determine which might be best. Or, if you would like to give an idea of your own, feel free (I like to have nicknames that tie into cities/states/regions).

Anyway, these are my four current choices, with the need to pinpoint one. Thanks in advance.

Carolina Pilots
Carolina Pines

Charlotte Lancers
Charlotte Dragons

Déjà Bru · 05-18-2018, 04:13 PM

I was in a similar situation and had the same destination for my expansion team. I went with the Charlotte Snappers . . . only because that was the name of a team that some kind soul in the Mods Forum chose for his logos and uniforms.

Would you consider this?

Déjà Bru · 05-18-2018, 04:14 PM

Uniforms to go along with it:

Royalsusedtorule · 05-18-2018, 04:23 PM

Yes, I do like that. Quite a lot actually. Definitely adding it to my choices.

Dragons was my least favorite of the other four, so I think I will replace it with this and consider from there.

Thanks!

Eugene Church · 05-18-2018, 06:28 PM

Charlotte Royals... city was named for a German princess... nickname is the "Queen City".

Charlotte Tycoons... city is a major financial and banking center... ranks third in assets in US after New York City and San Francisco.

Charlotte Hornets... longtime minor league team in the city... 1901 until 1973.

Charlotte Speedsters... NASCAR racing industry is centered in the city... 75% of the NASCAR people live in Charlotte.

Charlotte Rounders... could be a double-meaning nickname... "rounder" for car racing... cars go "round-and-round"... other meaning is for baseball... "rounders" was a forerunner of the game of baseball.

Royalsusedtorule · 05-18-2018, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

Charlotte Royals... city was named for a German princess... nickname is the "Queen City".

Charlotte Tycoons... city is a major financial and banking center... ranks third in assets in US after New York City and San Francisco.

Charlotte Hornets... longtime minor league team in the city... 1901 until 1973.

Charlotte Speedsters... NASCAR racing industry is centered in the city... 75% of the NASCAR people live in Charlotte.

Charlotte Rounders... could be a double-meaning nickname... "rounder" for car racing... cars go "round-and-round"... other meaning is for baseball... "rounders" was a forerunner of the game of baseball.

I like Rounders ... that's different

Ty Cobb · 05-18-2018, 07:55 PM

[QUOTE=Eugene Church;4325828]Charlotte Royals... city was named for a German princess... nickname is the "Queen City".

I thought Cincy was the Queen City. Did this change?

Baseballman2K5 · 05-18-2018, 08:59 PM

I started a franchise with an expansion team, the Memphis Generals

texasmame · 05-18-2018, 09:56 PM

I have the Charlotte Flair as one of my teams - for Ric Flair.

stealofhome · 05-18-2018, 11:21 PM

Even though you've already replaced it, I will always choose Dragons

Cryomaniac · 05-19-2018, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasmame

I have the Charlotte Flair as one of my teams - for Ric Flair.

His daughter also wrestles under the name of Charlotte Flair.

WIUPIKE · 05-19-2018, 07:06 AM

Robo has a good set as Charlotte imperials

3RunHomer · 05-19-2018, 07:46 AM

The Scots. The flag of Charlotte is the Saint Andrews Flag of Scotland, or Saltire with a City Crest.

bwburke94 · 05-19-2018, 07:29 PM

Why are people so obsessed with moving the Rays to the NL / Rockies to the AL? (OP is also moving the Brewers back, which makes marginally more sense, but that doesn't excuse the other two moves.)

jokerhusky1129 · 05-19-2018, 08:32 PM

My idea:
AL East: Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Nationals
AL Metro: Indians, Tigers, Rays, Blue Jays
AL Central: Royals, White Sox, Brewers, Twins
AL West: Angels, Mariners, A's, Rangers

NL East: Mets, Phillies, Pirates, Expos
NL Metro: Braves, Reds, Marlins, Astros
NL Central: DBacks, Cardinals, Cubs, Rockies
NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Portand

That's just my idea though.

jokerhusky1129 · 05-19-2018, 08:38 PM

Also, I'd go with Beavers for Portland

ink625 · 05-19-2018, 09:56 PM

I'd actually contract Tampa Bay, since I always thought they were kind of out of place in their division, and in the American League as a whole geographically. I'd add a team in Portland to replace them, move the Brewers back to the American League where they belong, and align the divisions as follows:

AL East: Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Orioles

AL North: Indians, Brewers, Tigers, Twins

AL Central: Royals, Astros, Rangers, White Sox

AL West: Mariners, Angels, Athletics, Portland

NL East: Braves, Charlotte, Marlins, Nationals

NL North: Phillies, Mets, Expos, Pirates

NL Central: Reds, Cardinals, Cubs, *****Rockies*****

NL West: Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks

***** This sounds worse geographically than it actually is when you look at these divisional groupings on a map.

Eugene Church · 05-19-2018, 11:27 PM

[QUOTE=Ty Cobb;4325845]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

Charlotte Royals... city was named for a German princess... nickname is the "Queen City".

I thought Cincy was the Queen City. Did this change?

You are right... Cincinnati is known by that, too.

I just saw it in the Wikipedia history of Charlotte.

itsmb8 · 05-19-2018, 11:38 PM

Is there a reason everyone is siding with North and Central instead of North and South for divisions?

jokerhusky1129 · 05-20-2018, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmb8

Is there a reason everyone is siding with North and Central instead of North and South for divisions?

I didn't. I said Metro and Central

05-18-2018, 04:04 PM	#1
Royalsusedtorule Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 281	Expansion nickname help OK, I've decided to do an expansion to 32 teams. After kicking around a lot of different ideas and formats, I'm going to keep it pretty simple. Had thought about merging AL and NL into the Tracy Ringolsby model of MLB with four 8-team divisions, but can't see baseball relinquishing the leagues. So, going to have 8 divisions, although still deciding on playoffs (likely to stick with just the 8 division winners, although still considering adding 4 wildcards, with single-game play-ins). Am going to make DH rule universal to both leagues, since it seems several teams will need to change leagues for best geographical divisions. What I am thinking right now is the following: AL East: Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays AL North: Indians, Tigers, White Sox, Brewers AL Midwest: Royals, Astros, Rangers, Twins AL West: Angels, Mariners, A's, Rockies NL East: Mets, Phillies, Nationals, Expos NL South: Braves, Rays, Marlins, Charlotte NL Central: Pirates, Cardinals, Cubs, Reds NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Diamondbacks (If anyone has better ideas on divisional groupings, feel free to note them) As is evident, decided to use Montreal and Charlotte for expansion, after considering Portland, Vegas, San Antonio and Mexico City. Montreal will always be the Expos in my book, so my quest for help is the minor detail of the nickname for the Charlotte franchise. I've pared a bunch of my own possibilities to four. So, if you would like to cast a vote for one of the following four, it would help me determine which might be best. Or, if you would like to give an idea of your own, feel free (I like to have nicknames that tie into cities/states/regions). Anyway, these are my four current choices, with the need to pinpoint one. Thanks in advance. Carolina Pilots Carolina Pines Charlotte Lancers Charlotte Dragons

05-18-2018, 04:13 PM	#2
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,741	I was in a similar situation and had the same destination for my expansion team. I went with the Charlotte Snappers . . . only because that was the name of a team that some kind soul in the Mods Forum chose for his logos and uniforms. Would you consider this? Attached Images __________________ - Bru

05-18-2018, 04:14 PM	#3
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,741	Uniforms to go along with it: Attached Images __________________ - Bru

05-18-2018, 06:28 PM	#5
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,236	Charlotte Royals... city was named for a German princess... nickname is the "Queen City". Charlotte Tycoons... city is a major financial and banking center... ranks third in assets in US after New York City and San Francisco. Charlotte Hornets... longtime minor league team in the city... 1901 until 1973. Charlotte Speedsters... NASCAR racing industry is centered in the city... 75% of the NASCAR people live in Charlotte. Charlotte Rounders... could be a double-meaning nickname... "rounder" for car racing... cars go "round-and-round"... other meaning is for baseball... "rounders" was a forerunner of the game of baseball. Last edited by Eugene Church; 05-18-2018 at 06:40 PM.

05-18-2018, 07:55 PM	#7
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,621	Wait... [QUOTE=Eugene Church;4325828]Charlotte Royals... city was named for a German princess... nickname is the "Queen City". I thought Cincy was the Queen City. Did this change? __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-18-2018, 04:23 PM	#4
Royalsusedtorule Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 281	Yes, I do like that. Quite a lot actually. Definitely adding it to my choices. Dragons was my least favorite of the other four, so I think I will replace it with this and consider from there. Thanks!

05-18-2018, 08:59 PM	#8
Baseballman2K5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 525	I started a franchise with an expansion team, the Memphis Generals

05-18-2018, 09:56 PM	#9
texasmame All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Planet Texas Posts: 1,717	I have the Charlotte Flair as one of my teams - for Ric Flair. Attached Images __________________ Managing and rebuilding the 98-loss TOKYO THUNDER.

05-18-2018, 11:21 PM	#10
stealofhome Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2,282	Even though you've already replaced it, I will always choose Dragons

05-19-2018, 07:06 AM	#12
WIUPIKE All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashville Area Posts: 1,273	Robo has a good set as Charlotte imperials

05-19-2018, 07:46 AM	#13
3RunHomer Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 23	The Scots. The flag of Charlotte is the Saint Andrews Flag of Scotland, or Saltire with a City Crest.

05-19-2018, 07:29 PM	#14
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,523	Why are people so obsessed with moving the Rays to the NL / Rockies to the AL? (OP is also moving the Brewers back, which makes marginally more sense, but that doesn't excuse the other two moves.)

05-19-2018, 08:32 PM	#15
jokerhusky1129 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 456	My idea: AL East: Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Nationals AL Metro: Indians, Tigers, Rays, Blue Jays AL Central: Royals, White Sox, Brewers, Twins AL West: Angels, Mariners, A's, Rangers NL East: Mets, Phillies, Pirates, Expos NL Metro: Braves, Reds, Marlins, Astros NL Central: DBacks, Cardinals, Cubs, Rockies NL West: Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Portand That's just my idea though.

05-19-2018, 08:38 PM	#16
jokerhusky1129 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 456	Also, I'd go with Beavers for Portland

05-19-2018, 09:56 PM	#17
ink625 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 406	I'd actually contract Tampa Bay, since I always thought they were kind of out of place in their division, and in the American League as a whole geographically. I'd add a team in Portland to replace them, move the Brewers back to the American League where they belong, and align the divisions as follows: AL East: Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Orioles AL North: Indians, Brewers, Tigers, Twins AL Central: Royals, Astros, Rangers, White Sox AL West: Mariners, Angels, Athletics, Portland NL East: Braves, Charlotte, Marlins, Nationals NL North: Phillies, Mets, Expos, Pirates NL Central: Reds, Cardinals, Cubs, ***Rockies* NL West: Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks *** This sounds worse geographically than it actually is when you look at these divisional groupings on a map. __________________ If you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and will believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. -Romans 10:9,10 Last edited by ink625; 05-19-2018 at 10:31 PM.

05-19-2018, 11:38 PM	#19
itsmb8 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,344	Is there a reason everyone is siding with North and Central instead of North and South for divisions?