Staten Island has donned the Yankees signature pinstripes and name since their onset 17 years ago. In 2017, the team looks to change that by taking on its own identity.
It was announced Monday that the Staten Island Yankees will be rebranding and changing the team’s name. How are they doing that? By asking you, the fans and the internet to submit your ideas for the new name at the team’s Web site.
The team will remain the Class A Short Season affiliate of the New York Yankees where they have won six New York-Penn League championships.