Tampa Bay Rays new jersey and logo leaked?

John F · 09-20-2007, 06:51 PM

It seems the Tampa Bay Rays (formerly the Devil Rays -- like I won't call them that from time to time) have let a secret get out.

Looks like that may be the case -- though I have to tell you that these duds look too San-Diego like... Or at least invoke it a bit too much for me.

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bedir than average · 09-20-2007, 06:54 PM

The blue seems rather muted, not very vibrant.

I would have liked the yellow accent more if it was the arm of the 'R' thereby a ray of light coming from the star. That touch more of color would have been solid.

John F · 09-20-2007, 06:56 PM

It's too much of other logos. I look at it and it reminds me of the Padres for instance - as I already said. It reminds me of Milwaukee for some reason, it reminds me of the California Angels (note the name) logo from the 1990's that came before the Disney-ification of the team. It reminds me of the Marlins too for whatever reason - I think it's because I've seen a Marlins logo with the M having a swoosh like the R here.

bedir than average · 09-20-2007, 06:58 PM

You are thinking of the Milwaukee logo with the glove over the baseball diamond. Oddly, the new Rays logo with the baseball diamond doesn't exist on any of the unis shown.

John F · 09-20-2007, 07:00 PM

Whatever the case, I am not impressed. I thought i was but wasn't after thinking about this a bit.

DR3AMR · 09-26-2007, 02:55 PM

Reminds me of the Padres too much.

I like it though. But, I agree that the yellow should be more involved.

Are they officially just the Rays now? I remember them saying that wanted to go that route.

LaxD · 09-29-2007, 09:45 AM

i like the logos, the unis aren't impressive.

I agree they need to use more yellow.

skrable · 10-16-2007, 04:11 AM

Very dull. Why'd they abandon the green?

BigBadBlueBird · 10-17-2007, 05:57 PM

More importantly, why did they abandon the name?

Was the Devil in "Devil Rays" as inappropriate to Floridians as a lid on your plastic cup?

bravesgirl70 · 10-20-2007, 09:20 PM

I HATE these new jerseys!!! They look almost like the Royals! Why in the world did they feel the need to change the colors, too????

Torrie Rae · 11-04-2007, 09:25 AM

I really don't like these at all.... I LOVED THE GREEN.. no one else had it. I can live with the name change... but not the COLORS. HOW BORING.. must have had the same designer as the LIGHTNING.

DR3AMR · 11-05-2007, 01:05 PM

Anyone know when their new stuff is coming out?

Seems like they would want to have in on store shelves in time for Black Friday.

EDIT: Checked their website and its being unveiled Thursday (11/8).

DR3AMR · 11-08-2007, 06:19 PM

TB unveiled their new logo and unis. They are identical to what was leaked.

The official PR states that the new name 'Rays' reflects "a beacon that radiates throughout Tampa Bay and across the entire state of Florida". I assume that means like sunrays - even though they will still wear an updated Devil Ray patch on their sleeves. But, whatever...

They should've somehow incorporated the yellow sunray on their logo into their hats. Its really boring:

Chipp Jones · 01-15-2008, 03:01 PM

Looks retarted to me. The cap looks good but the colors are just stupid looking. They should of kept the green colors. With taking the Devil out of Rays! WHY?! That so dumb and stupid. When you say Tampa Bay Rays, it doesn't feel right. Say it right now. Did you? It sounds dull and stupid. It rymes to much. I hate it when team names ryme. Like Atlant Braves, Boston Red S0X and so on and so on.

t wolf · 03-07-2008, 12:14 PM

if this is a oceanic or water concept,why get rid of the green,and as for the
yellow,what purpose does that serve?,this worthless eyesore of a uniform
must have been designed by the same person that did the tampa bay
lightnning...you gotta be kidding me man!

09-20-2007, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	Tampa Bay Rays new jersey and logo leaked? It seems the Tampa Bay Rays (formerly the Devil Rays -- like I won't call them that from time to time) have let a secret get out. Looks like that may be the case -- though I have to tell you that these duds look too San-Diego like... Or at least invoke it a bit too much for me. View fan opinions on The Heater blog from the St. Pete Times and here are the images: Home Road Alt 1 Alt2 __________________ The more they over think the plumbing, the easier to stop up the drain. Last edited by John F; 09-20-2007 at 06:53 PM. Reason: messed up URL

09-20-2007, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	The blue seems rather muted, not very vibrant. I would have liked the yellow accent more if it was the arm of the 'R' thereby a ray of light coming from the star. That touch more of color would have been solid. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

09-20-2007, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	It's too much of other logos. I look at it and it reminds me of the Padres for instance - as I already said. It reminds me of Milwaukee for some reason, it reminds me of the California Angels (note the name) logo from the 1990's that came before the Disney-ification of the team. It reminds me of the Marlins too for whatever reason - I think it's because I've seen a Marlins logo with the M having a swoosh like the R here. __________________ The more they over think the plumbing, the easier to stop up the drain.

09-20-2007, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	You are thinking of the Milwaukee logo with the glove over the baseball diamond. Oddly, the new Rays logo with the baseball diamond doesn't exist on any of the unis shown. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

09-20-2007, 07:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	Whatever the case, I am not impressed. I thought i was but wasn't after thinking about this a bit. __________________ The more they over think the plumbing, the easier to stop up the drain.

09-26-2007, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
DR3AMR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,179	Reminds me of the Padres too much. I like it though. But, I agree that the yellow should be more involved. Are they officially just the Rays now? I remember them saying that wanted to go that route. __________________ Perot Charts - Suicidal Spending

09-29-2007, 09:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
LaxD Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 872	i like the logos, the unis aren't impressive. I agree they need to use more yellow. __________________ Guests:Please register on fanhome, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Members: Join Fanhome's Official Fantasy Football League

10-16-2007, 04:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
skrable Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 358	Very dull. Why'd they abandon the green?

10-17-2007, 05:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigBadBlueBird AKA: Keith, SteibFan, E5 and Snakeeye Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 38	More importantly, why did they abandon the name? Was the Devil in "Devil Rays" as inappropriate to Floridians as a lid on your plastic cup?

10-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
bravesgirl70 Rookie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 12	I HATE these new jerseys!!! They look almost like the Royals! Why in the world did they feel the need to change the colors, too????

11-04-2007, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Torrie Rae New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	I really don't like these at all.... I LOVED THE GREEN.. no one else had it. I can live with the name change... but not the COLORS. HOW BORING.. must have had the same designer as the LIGHTNING.

11-05-2007, 01:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
DR3AMR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,179	Anyone know when their new stuff is coming out? Seems like they would want to have in on store shelves in time for Black Friday. EDIT: Checked their website and its being unveiled Thursday (11/8). Last edited by DR3AMR; 11-05-2007 at 01:08 PM.

11-08-2007, 06:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
DR3AMR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,179	TB unveiled their new logo and unis. They are identical to what was leaked. The official PR states that the new name 'Rays' reflects "a beacon that radiates throughout Tampa Bay and across the entire state of Florida". I assume that means like sunrays - even though they will still wear an updated Devil Ray patch on their sleeves. But, whatever... They should've somehow incorporated the yellow sunray on their logo into their hats. Its really boring:

01-15-2008, 03:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chipp Jones Rookie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Braves, USA Posts: 10	Looks retarted to me. The cap looks good but the colors are just stupid looking. They should of kept the green colors. With taking the Devil out of Rays! WHY?! That so dumb and stupid. When you say Tampa Bay Rays, it doesn't feel right. Say it right now. Did you? It sounds dull and stupid. It rymes to much. I hate it when team names ryme. Like Atlant Braves, Boston Red S0X and so on and so on. __________________ Kotsay? Oh yeah! The former As.

03-07-2008, 12:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
t wolf Rookie Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	if this is a oceanic or water concept,why get rid of the green,and as for the yellow,what purpose does that serve?,this worthless eyesore of a uniform must have been designed by the same person that did the tampa bay lightnning...you gotta be kidding me man!