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As a lifelong New Orleanian, the name Pelicans is quickly growing on me. I would have preferred Krewe, Voodoo, or Brass, but I can roll with Pelicans. It doesn't hurt that the national media hates it. That just makes me love it even more. Honestly, just like most things New Orleans you either get it or you don't, and the national media can go fudge themselves. Life is just different here. The logo is much better than I expected. There was a minor league baseball team with the name Pelicans for over 70 years, so it has precedent. I can't say I hate the name at all, because I had always dreamed of a MLB team here with the name Pelicans, although I know our metro population is several decades away from being eligible for a baseball team. I leave you with this gif, and you tell me Pelicans aren't mean. haha

When you need a car... truck or van.... who ya gonna call?

lol.. who was that Allison chick? Damn...

Well i think im just going to connect my computer to my tv. The only problem is its a 42 inch so i dont know if upsizing the the video will make it too blury to watch. I have a 52 in and I recall it being perfectly watchable, so you shouldn't have to worry too much about that. Hey, what does it entail connecting your computer to the tv? Someone told me it's not as easy it as sounds as there are a bunch of settings and wires to deal with.

I haven't had enough chances to see Sanchez in person. You boys can wait a little longer. haha :nono

Yeah, what's the deal with SOME New Yorkers wanting to move down to Florida so bad, but when they get there some of them act all high and mighty "I'm from NY!!" and they still cheer for a city's sports team they wanted to leave. Being from N.O. where tradition is very important, and a city that what centuries-old private high school you went to is a big deal, I just can't comprehend people not saying "I moved to Florida. I'm going to cheer for the Florida sports teams." If I move to Miami I won't have that problem. I agree with one of the above posters who said to convert or GTFO. haha.

I have had a sh*tty day all day today, and I'm not in the mood to deal with the Marlins being inept this series. 5 straight poor games. The Washington series was a miracle. We didn't win because we were hitting the whole game. We needed miracles. Then we produce 2 f***ing runs in 2 games at Pittsburgh.

I know it's a 162 game season, but I'm SO excited about this start. Since we start off with a road heavy schedule, maybe if we keep winning, we'll have some decent crowds at home later.

no idea. "Way more" than the two I went to last year. The stadium isn't right around the block from me, and the Mets didn't give us much last year, so I had no interest really. I just assumed watch the Marlins and (my AL team Rays) on mlbtv.

http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2009/04/new_...defeat_nas.html And here is the link to today's game recap from my city's multiple Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper est. in 1837 (prize wasn't for the Z's coverage though. haha). Actually, they didn't cover the Zephyrs every single game last year. Zephyrs starter Ryan Tucker worked three innings and gave way to the bullpen, as New Orleans used six pitchers to get the win. Up next: New Orleans will start RH Burke Badenhop against Nasvhille RH Mike Burns on Friday at 7 p.m.

Boy is my face red and embarrassed. I had late lunch party, and I had a few too many to drink!

Rich Waltz looks like Ben Stiller, and Craig Minervini looks like Switek from Miami Vice!!

So anybody here scheduled to be getting a new stadium? I am!

Yeah I want to get Opening Day tickets. I used to go to like 2 Zephyr games a year (mainly b/c it's a half hour away), but now I plan on being there a LOT more this year thanks to the Marlins affiliation.

Most of us are assuming the Marlins will adopt the "Miami" identification at some point just to spite the state for striking us down, which would make it appropriate to bring in the name change when we actually open the new stadium. The name change is happening because it was part of the deal for the stadium, not to spite the state. The city is paying the bulk of the bill, so the least the team could do is represent it. Waiting until it opens just seems silly since it will no doubt affect the team's current merchandise sales. Not too many people are gonna buy Florida Marlins gear when they know a change is coming to the name and uniform. That's an interesting angle I haven't thought of. Maybe they'll decide to change it sooner (meaning after this season) if they can get the licensing and branding issues straight. The Sonics became the Thunder between July and September 2008, so it's possible with a year's notice.