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PressBox · 12-01-2006, 06:15 PM

I figure this deserves a thread separate from the Fanfest thread.

How do you all feel about the new uniforms?

I'll reserve judgment until I see more well-lit photographs and not just the images I saw from the webcast. I'm thankful that they have done away with the sleeveless look, and I won't miss the red pinstripes. The uniform once again makes Red the predominant color, and I like the idea behind the new home/away caps.

The silence was kind of painful when Phil Castellini asked for questions about new uniforms; but then again I'm not sure what kind of questions I would ask in the first place - I'm not a textiles expert!

So I'll be curious to hear others' thoughts...

Doc. Scott · 12-01-2006, 06:19 PM

The MLB.com shop sent me an email about "new gear" with this here link:

http://shop.mlb.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2566634

dsmith421 · 12-01-2006, 06:20 PM

Like I said, I absolutely love them. The home uniforms, at least on the web feed, appear a little off-white, which seems very retro to me (almost looks like flannel). I also like the Mr. Red patch.

But the big thing for me is the new typography--I think it's very unique and looks sharp. I've long admired those teams that have instantly recognizable uniform typefaces (think of the Pirates, for example) and the alternate uniforms especially look good with the new numbers (the generic ones always seemed a little cheap to me, especially since we had a few players last year with really long last names).

I also love the all red caps. I hope we get on a home winning streak early and they start wearing the red caps on the road too, but I'm not greedy.

A nod to tradition with a new twist. Great success!

reds44 · 12-01-2006, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

The MLB.com shop sent me an email about "new gear" with this here link:

http://shop.mlb.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2566634

WOW thanks for the link!

Home:

Away:

Alternate Home:

I would have liked to seen the alternate home as the regular home, but all things considered I really like the new uniforms. Simple, and a bit retro.

redsrule2500 · 12-01-2006, 06:38 PM

sweet

WVRedsFan · 12-01-2006, 06:39 PM

I hate them. All the red and white with no contrasting color seems to bleach them out. I hate the piping (looks too much like the Braves and Red Sox). Red should be teh primary color, but this is too much of a reach toward 1975-76.

JMO, of course, but I liked the vests. They were unique.

reds44 · 12-01-2006, 06:47 PM

What do the hats look like?

dsmith421 · 12-01-2006, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reds44

What do the hats look like?

Plain red with the home and alternate, red with black bill for road.

reds44 · 12-01-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmith421

Plain red with the home and alternate, red with black bill for road.

Anybody have a picture?

EDIT:
I'll answe rmy own question.

gm · 12-01-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVRedsFan

the piping (looks too much like the Braves and Red Sox)

That was my first impression, as well. But I 'spect they'll grow on me

Yachtzee · 12-01-2006, 07:31 PM

Well, I like them a lot better than the previous uniforms. Not quite the classic simplicity of the 68-71 models, but they look good. I like the new font in the vertically arched letters on the road jersey. If anyone can get a picture of them with numbers, player name and sleeve patches, I'd appreciate it.

Blimpie · 12-01-2006, 07:33 PM

From the looks of the home jerseys, they should be investing in 50 gallon drums of bleach.

smith288 · 12-01-2006, 08:19 PM

Boooooring.

Henry Clay · 12-01-2006, 08:27 PM

I like the home jersey and hat, but agree that the late sixties look would have been better. Nevertheless, I like the home uniform and even the road jersey. I don't understand, however, why a black bill is on the visitor cap. If the uniform is red and gray, it seems like the hat should be, as well. The black bill just looks like a holdover from the old uniform that kinda matches, but not really. I would have liked to see a grey and red had maybe with a black shadow around the letter. It's still an improvement. Anyway, my main wish is to see some better players IN the uniforms that better uniforms alone.

Yachtzee · 12-01-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry Clay

I like the home jersey and hat, but agree that the late sixties look would have been better. Nevertheless, I like the home uniform and even the road jersey. I don't understand, however, why a black bill is on the visitor cap. If the uniform is red and gray, it seems like the hat should be, as well. The black bill just looks like a holdover from the old uniform that kinda matches, but not really. I would have liked to see a grey and red had maybe with a black shadow around the letter. It's still an improvement. Anyway, my main wish is to see some better players IN the uniforms that better uniforms alone.

I could see a grey hat with a red bill for the road. Like the road hat here

12-01-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
PressBox Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 108	New Uniforms I figure this deserves a thread separate from the Fanfest thread. How do you all feel about the new uniforms? I'll reserve judgment until I see more well-lit photographs and not just the images I saw from the webcast. I'm thankful that they have done away with the sleeveless look, and I won't miss the red pinstripes. The uniform once again makes Red the predominant color, and I like the idea behind the new home/away caps. The silence was kind of painful when Phil Castellini asked for questions about new uniforms; but then again I'm not sure what kind of questions I would ask in the first place - I'm not a textiles expert! So I'll be curious to hear others' thoughts... __________________ "It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come out, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.” -A. Barlett Giamatti

12-01-2006, 06:19 PM	#2
Doc. Scott Lover of Trivialities Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR (West Chester, OH) Posts: 6,066	Re: New Uniforms The MLB.com shop sent me an email about "new gear" with this here link: http://shop.mlb.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2566634

12-01-2006, 06:20 PM	#3
dsmith421 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,069	Re: New Uniforms Like I said, I absolutely love them. The home uniforms, at least on the web feed, appear a little off-white, which seems very retro to me (almost looks like flannel). I also like the Mr. Red patch. But the big thing for me is the new typography--I think it's very unique and looks sharp. I've long admired those teams that have instantly recognizable uniform typefaces (think of the Pirates, for example) and the alternate uniforms especially look good with the new numbers (the generic ones always seemed a little cheap to me, especially since we had a few players last year with really long last names). I also love the all red caps. I hope we get on a home winning streak early and they start wearing the red caps on the road too, but I'm not greedy. A nod to tradition with a new twist. Great success!

12-01-2006, 06:38 PM	#5
redsrule2500 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,112	Re: New Uniforms sweet __________________ redsrule2500 Go Reds! Baseball Bliss “I’m a normal guy blessed with the ability to hit a baseball.” - Sean Casey

12-01-2006, 06:39 PM	#6
WVRedsFan Lime in da Coconut Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rainelle, WV Posts: 7,712	Re: New Uniforms I hate them. All the red and white with no contrasting color seems to bleach them out. I hate the piping (looks too much like the Braves and Red Sox). Red should be teh primary color, but this is too much of a reach toward 1975-76. JMO, of course, but I liked the vests. They were unique. __________________ www.ris-news.com "The price of seeking to force our beliefs on others is that someday they might force their beliefs on us." Mario Cuomo "You only have to bat a thousand in two things; flying and heart transplants. Everything else you can go 4-for-5." -Beano Cook

12-01-2006, 07:31 PM	#11
Yachtzee Hisssssssss Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Land of the Lost Posts: 6,985	Re: New Uniforms Well, I like them a lot better than the previous uniforms. Not quite the classic simplicity of the 68-71 models, but they look good. I like the new font in the vertically arched letters on the road jersey. If anyone can get a picture of them with numbers, player name and sleeve patches, I'd appreciate it. __________________ "I don't classify 'em, I just pacify 'em." - George Foster. Last edited by Yachtzee; 12-01-2006 at 09:10 PM.

12-01-2006, 07:33 PM	#12
Blimpie Joe Oliver love-child Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,853	Re: New Uniforms From the looks of the home jerseys, they should be investing in 50 gallon drums of bleach. __________________ "Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY

12-01-2006, 08:19 PM	#13
smith288 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 7,197	Re: New Uniforms Boooooring. __________________ Did you like that?

12-01-2006, 08:27 PM	#14
Henry Clay Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Posts: 156	Re: New Uniforms I like the home jersey and hat, but agree that the late sixties look would have been better. Nevertheless, I like the home uniform and even the road jersey. I don't understand, however, why a black bill is on the visitor cap. If the uniform is red and gray, it seems like the hat should be, as well. The black bill just looks like a holdover from the old uniform that kinda matches, but not really. I would have liked to see a grey and red had maybe with a black shadow around the letter. It's still an improvement. Anyway, my main wish is to see some better players IN the uniforms that better uniforms alone.

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