<P> In 2008, the Zephyrs' season ended three days early due to the approach of Hurricane Gustav . When it became apparent that Gustav would hit the Gulf Coast on September 1, the Zephyrs cancelled their games of August 30 through September 1 . </P> <P> On September 22, 2008, the Zephyrs became the Triple - A affiliate of the Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins). In October 2009, the Zephyrs unveiled a new logo, clearly embracing New Orleans with the "Fleur de Z" logo . </P> <P> The Zephyrs announced a plan to rebrand for the 2017 season . A "name the team" contest was held in search of a new team name to be accompanied by new logos and a color scheme by Brandiose . The seven finalist monikers were Baby Cakes, Crawfish, King Cakes, Night Owls, Po'boys, Red Eyes, and Tailgators . On November 15, the team unveiled Baby Cakes as the new team name and purple, green, and gold as the new team colors, as well as a unique promotion to promote the name: any child born in the state of Louisiana during 2017 is eligible for a lifetime pass to Baby Cakes games, and will be entered into a raffle wherein the winner will receive a full four - year tuition to a state college in Louisiana upon their 18th birthday in 2035 . </P> <P> The name change was met with mixed reactions . Some fans found the new moniker and logos appealing, and the team reported increased merchandise sales after the announcement . Others expressed disappointment in the new name via social media, claiming it to be an unsuitable name for a sports team and that it did not accurately reflect local culture . At the time of the branding announcement, the team noted fan interest in retaining the Zephyrs moniker, but pointed out that the name had relocated from Denver to New Orleans and had no regional ties or significance other than the roller coaster at Pontchartrain Beach which closed in 1983 . </P>

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