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Astros Considering new name, colors, jersey
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:11 pm
For when we make the switch to the AL.
LINK
I'd be in favor of changing anything but the name. Don't really care for the jerseys, and I can't stand the red brick color. But the Astros, for better or for worse, is 50 years of history.
Thoughts?
LINK
quote:
The big changes could be a year away. Owner Jim Crane said that branding changes are being discussed all the way up to the point of reconsidering the “Astros” name.
I'd be in favor of changing anything but the name. Don't really care for the jerseys, and I can't stand the red brick color. But the Astros, for better or for worse, is 50 years of history.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:12 pm to HT713
quote:
the Astros, for better or for worse, is 50 years of history.
agreed
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:13 pm to HT713
Wow. Can't believe they're gonna go through with the name change, though. I think they should probably revamp the unis though.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:16 pm to HT713
$7 tickets down to $5 is a cool and all but youre going to have to get some ball players if you want to get fans in the seats. I like the new uni's and colors idea to go with the change, but a new name? Really? No. Bad idea. I'm not really an astros fan so take it fwiw.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:16 pm to HT713
Go back to the old school jerseys IMO.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:19 pm to HT713
Houston Metsicans
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:22 pm to HT713
quote:
all the way up to the point of reconsidering the “Astros” name.
Won't happen. There will be too much negative backlash unless it was to something like the Colts. Opinions vary when it comes to the team colors because the current colors have no historical significance. The name "Astros" however is entrenced with the history of the team. From the Astro dome, to Orbit the mascot, to the meaning of the star logo. When you're already trying to win back the loyalty of the fans due to a bad team and a largely unwelcome move to the AL, a name change won't happen.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:23 pm to HT713
quote:
But the Astros, for better or for worse, is 50 years of history.
Exactly, you can't change the name.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:32 pm to HT713
quote:agreed. im ok with changing the unis-- though i have zero problem with them. if they want to change something, how bout the garbage teams theyve running out there lately?
I'd be in favor of changing anything but the name.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:39 pm to HT713
Color change would be awesome because I hate the generic stuff they have now, please no name change though :/
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:33 pm to HT713
Changing the name? Wtf.....
Current color scheme....no
Navy and gold....no
Navy and orange....hell yes
Current color scheme....no
Navy and gold....no
Navy and orange....hell yes
This post was edited on 1/23/12 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:41 pm to HT713
Houston Shitstains.
Has a nice ring to it.
Has a nice ring to it.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 8:11 pm to HT713
This is what I want the hornets to do.
The Astros have awful colors.
The Astros have awful colors.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 8:14 pm to HT713
I'd be fine with changing everything but the name, unless of course they go back to Colt .45's.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:05 pm to HT713
Why in the world wouldn't they just go retro?
Those old school Astros jerseys are popular as hell.
Those old school Astros jerseys are popular as hell.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:13 pm to HT713
I'm all for changing the colors and jerseys....but the name? NO.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:49 pm to HT713
i'm thru with the stros anyway; might as well change their name. i hope y'all have fun watching the royals come to town. me, i'm flying to atlanta when i want to watch baseball.
Posted on 1/24/12 at 6:51 am to HT713
nice to see they're open to change. a complete overhaul of the team is needed. farm system, management, player development, budget, marketing, branding, aesthetics, etc.
and no, they should not change the name.
and no, they should not change the name.
Posted on 1/24/12 at 8:44 am to HT713
From the comments on original link...
quote:
I'm a one man marketing firm you can consult for free. Want to FILL the stands? Sell tons of beer? FIELD A TEAM THAT COMPETES FOR THE PENNANT ANNUALLY.
Posted on 1/24/12 at 8:58 am to HT713
Seriously, the team I followed since a child is going to rename the franchise. If they lose the Astros I will never go to another game there
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