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- Updated: September 15, 2016
The Texas Rangers announced Thursday that the organization has narrowed down the potential nickname options to five finalists for its new Class A Advanced Carolina League franchise in Kinston, N.C.
The official name of the franchise — Down East — reflects the regional market for the Rangers’ new affiliate.
• Cast your vote for the team’s nickname
“While the new team will call the great City of Kinston home, there are so many people from neighboring areas that will be part of the new family of fans,” said team general manager Wade Howell. “To honor the geographic diversity …
