Reading Phillies to Change Team Name

http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121104&content_id=40168644&vkey=news_t522&fext=.jsp&sid=t522 Reading, Pa.)---As part of its rebranding process, the Reading Phillies, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, announced on Sunday that the franchise would be changing its team name after 46 years. The franchise's new name, logo, and jerseys will be unveiled at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 17th at the Name Change Announcement to be held at FirstEnergy Stadium. The event will run 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. "Since 1967, the Reading Phillies have been proud affiliates of the Philadelphia Phillies," said Reading General Manager Scott Hunsicker. "Our relationship is the longest affiliation in the minor leagues and there has never been a better time to be a Phillies affiliate.. Considering the heritage and fun nature of Baseballtown, our entire front office is extremely anxious to unveil and share our new name with everyone on November 17th." Fans will have the chance to be the first to find out the new name and rebranding information by signing up for the newly-launched Baseballtown Insider. The Baseballtown Insider is catered to fans who want to receive breaking news about everything Baseballtown before it is released to anyone outside the organization. Subscribers to the newsletter will also receive special discounts and additional perks just for signing up