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I've got the alternate blues

Edgy MD Nov 14 2012 07:46 AM

And Johan Santana is sporting the alternate blues. That sexy ASG patch gets more than a little lost in there, I think.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 14 2012 07:53 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Did they announce this today? There's been some question as to when they would get around to that.

Ceetar Nov 14 2012 07:54 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Did they announce this today? There's been some question as to when they would get around to that. the 'sources' have been saying today for a while actually. There's supposed to be a road-alt too.

Edgy MD Nov 14 2012 07:57 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Yeah, rollout is today. Santana stays in shape. I give him that.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 14 2012 08:34 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

New alternate roadie:

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 14 2012 09:19 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I guess I'm shocked that this being the Mets and the new jerseys all about merchandising for the xmas season, why they wouldn't set up a faux "fashion show" and press conference with players parading down the runway etc. They could get Tim Gunn to say "make it work!" and have Michael Kors to give a bitchy critique. This is NYC!

G-Fafif Nov 14 2012 09:37 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Puts me in mind of sailor suits.

Edgy MD Nov 14 2012 11:04 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: A strangely orange pallor to Santana's complexion?

Centerfield Nov 14 2012 11:46 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

The road unis with the gray look pretty cool. I'm just ok with the home jerseys.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 14 2012 12:00 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Odd that they'd showcase Ronny Cedeno's jersey as a model, no?

Mets Guy in Michigan Nov 14 2012 08:08 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Loving these jerseys!!!!!!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 14 2012 08:18 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Still think they pop, and work better than 99% of their softball-jersey brethren. But shouldn't the fill on the away "New York" roadmark be orange (with a road-gray lining)?

SteveJRogers Nov 14 2012 09:18 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Still think they pop, and work better than 99% of their softball-jersey brethren. But shouldn't the fill on the away "New York" roadmark be orange (with a road-gray lining)? That's the way they've done that in the past with road blue jerseys

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 15 2012 06:02 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Oh, yeah, I 'member. I just meant that it should be that way if it's going to match the home jersey.

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 06:37 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I know it ain't black, but I look at these and I just see the team's signature look degrading again. Solid color tops just say beer league softball to me.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 15 2012 06:54 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I like them, but I hope they're not used too frequently, especially at home. Like Edgy, I prefer white at home and grey on the road.

Ceetar Nov 15 2012 07:10 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

MORE COLOR! More variety. less adhering to traditions designed 100 years ago!

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 07:20 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

That's kind of cheaply derisive. Why are the traditions of 30 and 40 years ago preferable?

metsmarathon Nov 15 2012 07:25 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

we need to incorporate the traditions of the prior five and ten years! slather 'em in garish hot pink and sprinkle them with crystals. it's what the NFL would do.

Ceetar Nov 15 2012 07:26 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: That's kind of cheaply derisive. Why are the traditions of 30 and 40 years ago preferable? I know. They're not. but they're not _less_ preferable.

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 07:35 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

The exact content of your previous post says they are preferable. All caps and with exclamations also.

Ceetar Nov 15 2012 07:37 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: The exact content of your previous post says they are preferable. All caps and with exclamations also. more preferable to me.

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 07:44 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Yeah, and I asked why. What the hell?

Ceetar Nov 15 2012 07:46 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: Yeah, and I asked why. What the hell? because I don't think there's any need to adhere to 100 year old tradition in what the team wears. I like the blue, it's ..different. it looks nice. white and gray are boring as hell.

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 07:50 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

because I don't think there's any need to adhere to 100 year old tradition in what the team wears. I got that. What's with the circle jerk?

metsmarathon Nov 15 2012 07:50 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

now, now, children. at least we're not going futuristic with our unis. though mercury mets throwbacks would be a hoot.

Centerfield Nov 15 2012 07:52 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I like the road blues Gilkey is sporting. I think I can do without the orange trim.

metsmarathon Nov 15 2012 07:53 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

but the orange trim helps accentuate the orange dot.

Ceetar Nov 15 2012 08:03 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: because I don't think there's any need to adhere to 100 year old tradition in what the team wears. I got that. What's with the circle jerk? I don't know why you read derision into practically everything I write. Especially regarding this when it's often made to seem that I'm a leper or something for daring to like something that's not the way it's always been done. I don't like the haughty stance in baseball that anything new is wrong, whether it's different uniforms, more than 2 uniforms, the Wild Card or three divisions. If there's any derision it's to the concept that baseball can't do things different (or that the Mets shouldn't) because "That's not how we do things in baseball"

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 08:10 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Ceetar wrote: I don't know why you read derision into practically everything I write. I don't. Ceetar wrote: Especially regarding this when it's often made to seem that I'm a leper or something for daring to like something that's not the way it's always been done. That's nonsense. Ceetar wrote: I don't like the haughty stance in baseball that anything new is wrong, whether it's different uniforms, more than 2 uniforms, the Wild Card or three divisions. If there's any derision it's to the concept that baseball can't do things different (or that the Mets shouldn't) because "That's not how we do things in baseball" I don't know who you're quoting. It's not me, I'm certain.

TransMonk Nov 15 2012 08:15 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I don't mind these blues...better than black. Like most here, I'm hoping they're not over-used. I'd be all for retiring the snow-whites now, too.

Ceetar Nov 15 2012 08:20 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I'm not quoting you. these are general feels about the world of baseball, it has nothing to do with you. it was my opinion. If there's derision or ! it's at the sentiment I described, which is always expressed when uniforms come up. Benjamin Grimm wrote: I like them, but I hope they're not used too frequently, especially at home. Like Edgy, I prefer white at home and grey on the road. Like this. That's fine, I respect your/his opinion to prefer white and gray/grey. I'm just tired of it. I don't believe there is any need for it to be that way. there's no disrespect or tarnishing of tradition if the Mets want to have 18 uniforms and not regular schedule of how they wear them. There's nothing wrong with the black besides the idea that many don't like them. This is, again, all my opinion. any excitement is for the Mets being willing to change and not try to fit the uniform scheme into some box defined years before they even existed. I'm not really sure what's cheaply derisive about this opinion. TransMonk wrote: I don't mind these blues...better than black. Like most here, I'm hoping they're not over-used. I'd be all for retiring the snow-whites now, too. And this is sorta what I mean, i'm good for that too. I've always found the snow-whites to be extremely boring and bland.

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 08:26 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Ceetar wrote: I'm not quoting you. these are general feels about the world of baseball, it has nothing to do with you. When you say it in response to my alternative preference, more than once, and then making up some quote, you're putting it on me. Nobody treats you like a leper.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 15 2012 08:26 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Apparently there is more to the new look including an orange-brimmed cap. I still can't over what little the Mets are doing around this. It's not at all like the Mets to miss an opportunity to try and sell stuff and new unis is something the MFYs can never do. I'm all for tweaking the concept when the time is right, and after the Mets swing to retro with the creamy pinstripes a few years back, the next swing has got to be the future. What I'd like to see them try is a Mr. Met logo cap, or maybe a "bridge-and-skyline" inspired design.

TransMonk Nov 15 2012 08:34 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Apparently there is more to the new look including an orange-brimmed cap. NOOOO!!! John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: What I'd like to see them try is a Mr. Met logo cap... YES!!!

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 08:37 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Agreed with Monk.

Ceetar Nov 15 2012 08:40 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: Ceetar wrote: I'm not quoting you. these are general feels about the world of baseball, it has nothing to do with you. When you say it in response to my alternative preference, more than once, and then making up some quote, you're putting it on me. Nobody treats you like a leper. more than once? you weren't even the last comment and I didn't quote you. you started with the derision stuff. I didn't say anyone treats me like a leper, I said it seems like that, to me, based on the attitude of many. Not specifically here or there, just in general around baseball. John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: What I'd like to see them try is a Mr. Met logo cap, or maybe a "bridge-and-skyline" inspired design. That'd be neat. a bridge and skyline might make a nice patch, it might look weird on a hat. They've changed stuff three years running now. Didn't think have a press conference with Duda, etc modeling some of the new uniforms last year?

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 08:42 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I didn't say anyone treats me like a leper, I said it seems like that, to me, based on the attitude of many. Not specifically here or there, just in general around baseball. It's just... I can't... I'm trying so hard... Let's just get lost, man.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 15 2012 08:43 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I don't remember there even being any new unis last year. I thought the "cream" look was the latest till this, unless you count the stupid idea of making the blacks the same at home and road.

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 08:46 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

This new blue alternate look was supposed to be launched last year, but they didn't get the paperwork filed in time or something, so they previewed the Spanish version instead.

Centerfield Nov 15 2012 08:47 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

They ditched the black trim and black unis last year.

metsmarathon Nov 15 2012 10:13 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: What I'd like to see them try is a Mr. Met logo cap... [swoon]

TransMonk Nov 15 2012 10:22 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Mr. Met made it on to the field last year...he just needs to make the jump to the uni/cap.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 15 2012 10:39 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I'd like to see Mr. Met on the uniform sleeve. This image for position players: And this image for pitchers: And I'd even reverse the image for left-handed pitchers and hitters!

Edgy MD Nov 15 2012 10:43 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

And Bono should wear this on his sleeve:

Benjamin Grimm Nov 15 2012 10:45 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Wait... who is that? I'm having a hard time seeing through that disguise.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 15 2012 02:08 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

What is that, a Robin getup? So, what, does this unfortunate flea circus get to be Batman? Blue shirt's a blue shirt. Orange brims are for badly-designed company picnic wear.

Ashie62 Nov 15 2012 09:39 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: That's kind of cheaply derisive. Why are the traditions of 30 and 40 years ago preferable? he said less adhering....as in more Mercury Mets!

Edgy MD Nov 17 2012 11:29 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

New Cards alternatops.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 17 2012 04:17 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Very sharp but I generally am in favor of city names on road kits, team name on home jerseys.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 18 2012 05:55 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Phillies' Reading club rechristened as Fightin' Phils, will have the "honor" of wearingthe most on-field gear of any minor league team in history

metsmarathon Nov 19 2012 07:53 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

wow. i'm confused about the whole home-road split - they have a specific name, mascot, uniformset, and colors for home games, and then go somewhere else entirely for road games? i mean, individually, i like each set - the home unis are really nice, and the roadies really come alive with the mustard-script (and show that black doesn't necessarily have to suck), but they're just so completely unrelated that i don't quite get it.

Edgy MD Nov 19 2012 08:02 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

That's an angry wiener.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 19 2012 08:08 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Parts of that design are really great but is as though they couldn't decide between concepts so just said, "Eff it, we'll use them all!" I especially like the ostrich and the "mustard splatter" on the above logo. Also disheartening in that story is the bit about the same design firm doing all those different minor league clubs.

Edgy MD Nov 19 2012 08:16 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Matt Nelson, the 24-year-old equipment manager who stands as a one man line of defense standing between the Reading Phiighting Phils and the inevitable day when there are three or four different uniform combinations on the field at once. Pedro, it's Tuesday. What's that on your head? How many times do I have to tell you? It's Hat C on Tuesdays!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 05 2012 01:39 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Good shot of the new cap look:

metsmarathon Dec 05 2012 01:42 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

i expect to be in the minority here, but i rather like it.

Swan Swan H Dec 05 2012 01:44 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

metsmarathon wrote: i expect to be in the minority here, but i rather like it. I might like it better without the white border around the logo, but it's fine.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 05 2012 01:48 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

The white on the hat is kinda distracting to me, but at least it matches the shirt (which I like a lot). A on the jersey. C+ on the hat. Edit: What Swan man said.

Edgy MD Dec 05 2012 01:52 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Concur on the border. A BIG downside of the black hat was the orange shadow framing the blue insignia. Borders are for collies. Orange looks great against black, and it looks great against royal.

bmfc1 Dec 05 2012 01:53 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

You'd think that the new cap would be available for sale after it's big debut today but you'd be wrong.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 05 2012 02:01 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

The cap is okay. I'm not sure what I think about the white border; I think I'd like it better if it was more subtle.

Edgy MD Dec 05 2012 02:09 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

By all that is sacred, make it stop!

Benjamin Grimm Dec 05 2012 02:14 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

That, is horrendous.

Farmer Ted Dec 11 2012 11:33 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I just saw the pic of Ike and RA in their alternate blues. I don't like the blues. If I saw a hot chick at the game, or even in bed wearing one, it might be pretty cool. (Mrs. Ted concurs and has agreed to model one for me at a game, not in bed). They should be alternate chick-in-the-stands-or-in-bed-only-jerseys and that's it. Not to mention they resemble beer league softball unis or something in the meterosexual department at Modell's. I like the alternate hats, though, but not with the white trim around the NY. The white trim makes it look poofy.

TransMonk Dec 11 2012 11:58 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

The alt hats ruin the alt unis. BAH!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 11 2012 12:38 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Farmer Ted wrote: I like the alternate hats, though, but not with the white trim around the NY. The white trim makes it look poofy. See, I understand why one might not like the alternate jerseys (I disagree). I understand why one might like the alternate hats (I also disagree, but still...). I do NOT understand how one might think the alternate jerseys gauche/unprofessional and-- at the same time-- LIKE the alternate hats.

Edgy MD Dec 11 2012 12:51 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Speaking for myself, because solid color jerseys and solid color hats (with or without contrasting colors) have different connotations, and play differently against the green and tan field on which the players cavort.

Swan Swan H Dec 11 2012 12:52 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

The 1984 Mets Yearbook was on last week, and they seemed to show a relatively high proportion of highlights from the games where the Mets wore blue jerseys.

metsmarathon Dec 11 2012 01:56 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy MD wrote: Speaking for myself, because solid color jerseys and solid color hats (with or without contrasting colors) have different connotations, and play differently against the green and tan field on which the players cavort. huh?

Edgy MD Dec 11 2012 01:57 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Where do I lose you?

metirish Dec 11 2012 01:58 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy MD wrote: Where do I lose you? at hello

Edgy MD Dec 11 2012 01:59 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Well, I didn't say hello. So NYAH!

metsmarathon Dec 11 2012 02:02 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

if only you had, i wouldnt be so lost. connotations, mostly. not hte word. i know what that means. i odn't know what you mean by it. unless you mean the predictable color = spring training/exhibition/softball/not-real-baseball and all real baseball uniforms should be white or gray (as strictly tied to home/away status) and maybe sometimes pinstripes or creaminess are allowable.

Edgy MD Dec 11 2012 02:06 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

By connotations, I mean emotional and aesthetic associations. Probably not the best choice of words.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 12 2012 07:03 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Well, I figured it was something subjective. Really, though? The colored jersey is just something that the early folk didn't do (mostly for cost considerations, no); absent associations, the bright blue and bright orange, along with the jersey detail, look pretty good. (Ask a non-baseball-fan/non-purist with an eye.) The hat? Well, on a small article of clothing, contrast between brights distracts; this is all the more problematic when your alternate/complementary color is brighter. It's pretty obvious here, the orange-brimmed hat at best gets in your eye's way, and at worst draws your eye away from the logo. Something that's non-functional-- taking attention away from what you're trying to underscore-- epitomizes bad design, doesn't it?

Edgy MD Dec 12 2012 07:51 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

(Ask a non-baseball-fan/non-purist with an eye.) I do! And I ask myself! The hat? Well, on a small article of clothing, contrast between brights distracts; this is all the more problematic when your alternate/complementary color is brighter. I would say it clashes, except orange and royal are perfectly complimentary colors. It's pretty obvious here, the orange-brimmed hat at best gets in your eye's way, and at worst draws your eye away from the logo. Something that's non-functional-- taking attention away from what you're trying to underscore-- epitomizes bad design, doesn't it? I'd say complimentary colors on alternate panels is a solid design basic. Your point that the brim distracts from the logo is not lost, however. It is, nonethess, a giant leap forward from black hat/blue brim with the orange and blue insignia. Baseball aside... white dress, blue hat: classic, adorable, fetching, looks great against any background --- but certainly a green one --- and catches both natural and artificial white light in a way that makes you celebrate creation. And let's not forget the calumnious tradition that has left solid color alternates traditionally worn on Sundays, when the brightness of daytime baseball would flatter the whites the best. Alternative, the blue dress and blue hat... a garish, obnoxious attention grab that works best indoors under the jaundiced miasma of artificial yellow. It's an outdoor summer sport, that looks best with an outdoor summer look, where bright saturated colors work best to accessorize. And I think the culture of the team is best served when they honor their basics, and introduce variety in the details, rather than the foundation.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 12 2012 09:44 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Edgy DC wrote: I'd say complimentary colors on alternate panels is a solid design basic. Your point that the brim distracts from the logo is not lost, however. It is, nonethess, a giant leap forward from black hat/blue brim with the orange and blue insignia. And having incurable herpes is better than having incurable tuberculosis. They're both less than ideal conditions to live with, though. White's nice and clean in the summer-- I'm not arguing otherwise. But sometimes* blue and blue in the summer looks okay, too... especially on men and women of color. Unless I'm mistaken, and they're switching to gigantic Frank Gehry-building-shaped monstrosities instead of ballcaps. Are they making that switch? *Y'know, when it's not a stacked deck from which you're dealing.

Edgy MD Dec 12 2012 10:12 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: That's a powdery pastel blue on virtually transparent cotton on an toddler. It's as much a tribute to white as it is to blue. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Still lighter than the Mets' royal And nonetheless, still more than a touch loud and pushy. Slam a blue hat on 'em and they become shrill. This chick is in a conservative navy, which is what you wear as a daytime alternative to those stupid east coast situations where black is the rule, but she still is overloud and her powdery white skin become necessary to chill the effect. What are you, a Yankee fan? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Indoor eveningwear --- a different story.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 12 2012 10:21 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Two of your hats-- one pro, one con-- are navy, too, stickler. And the only one of the others that's Met blue is vagina-shaped, and worn by a Fergie kid. If your actual point is that shitty and tasteless blue hat/clothing combos look shitty and tasteless, hey, I'm with you. If it's that other globular, self-contradictory mess of words above, well... no.

Edgy MD Dec 12 2012 10:24 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Point taken on navy. We have to work with what we got. I ain't praising navy. But rather that the deep saturated color in summer is best used as an accessory or detail. If it's that other globular, self-contradictory mess of words above, well... no. Handbags! Outside! NOW, you BITCH!

Mets Guy in Michigan Dec 12 2012 09:36 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

As someone noted recently, the first Mr. Met drawings showed the orange bill! We're goign full circle.

TransMonk Jan 06 2013 08:22 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I don't know if this was mentioned in any of the other uni threads, but the Mets online shop is selling what they are calling an Authentic 1989 Turn Back The Clock Game Performance 59FIFTY On-Field Cap. In other words, it's the cap with a blue dot rather than an orange dot. It's on clearance sale, so get them while they're hot for $21 plus shipping.

The Second Spitter Jan 08 2013 01:55 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I don't know if this was mentioned in any of the other uni threads, but the Mets online shop is selling what they are calling an Authentic 1989 Turn Back The Clock Game Performance 59FIFTY On-Field Cap. In other words, it's the cap with a blue dot rather than an orange dot. It's on clearance sale, so get them while they're hot for $21 plus shipping. Thanks for the tip, bro. Been after one of these. Tailor made for Centrefield, no doubt. Just like this one is tailor made for Steve J. Rogers:

Benjamin Grimm Jan 08 2013 04:32 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Well, that sure stimulated the old gag reflex!

SteveJRogers Jan 09 2013 06:45 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Yeah, so this is coming soon... The official "Interview Cap" to be worn in pre/postgame stuff and charity events. What. The. Fuck? To both the idea of such a garb (yeah I know the reason) and the design itself.

Ceetar Jan 09 2013 06:52 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Would be surprised if many beyond Terry Collins are ever seen wearing it.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 09 2013 07:19 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I wouldn't wear it. I'd just go capless for the post-game interviews.

Frayed Knot Jan 09 2013 07:23 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

If you don't buy it, they won't keep coming out

Edgy MD Jan 09 2013 07:26 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I wouldn't wear it. I'd just go capless for the post-game interviews. Your hathead would be high-LAIR-ious.

Ceetar Jan 09 2013 07:26 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Frayed Knot wrote: If you don't buy it, they won't keep coming out hardly true, perhaps because you're not buying it they keep re engineering them to try to find something you'll buy. I can imagine some of the random variations the last couple of years have been selling well.

Edgy MD Jan 09 2013 09:26 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

"Stop worrying about hats! We need pitching! And outfielders! And Jeffy to DIE!!" --- Mets fans on social media everywhere.

themetfairy Jan 09 2013 10:02 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

SteveJRogers wrote: Yeah, so this is coming soon... The official "Interview Cap" to be worn in pre/postgame stuff and charity events. What. The. Fuck? To both the idea of such a garb (yeah I know the reason) and the design itself. This is an assault on the eyes. Like the orange BP unis. Just fugly!

Frayed Knot Jan 09 2013 10:13 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Ceetar wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: If you don't buy it, they won't keep coming out hardly true, perhaps because you're not buying it they keep re engineering them to try to find something you'll buy. I can imagine some of the random variations the last couple of years have been selling well. The point is that if fans refuse to buy the ugly ones then they won't be so quick to put out ugly ones (or at least the bath they'll take on the fuglies will be enough to keep them on their toes next time). But if the fans buy, regardless of aesthetics, every new design each year as if driven by some sort of sheepish or completionist urge then they'll keep changing 'em up and shoveling them out knowing they have a captive audience. Saying no to unnecessary merchandise is a powerful weapon when used correctly.

Edgy MD Jan 18 2013 08:56 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Long Beach will get their boardwalk back, but until then they have something else rare and beautiful --- blue Mets caps without the orange dots.

TransMonk Jul 22 2013 10:21 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Maybe the Clothes Do Make the Mets ...But it's their alternate blue road uniform that has become their fashion staple this year. Baseball superstition probably plays a big part in this: The Mets have a 15-10 record wearing it—including nine wins in their past 12 games. They've worn the alternate road blues the most of any of their seven uniforms so far this season...

Benjamin Grimm Dec 20 2013 11:53 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Mr. Met will be appearing on the sleeves of the Mets alternate blue uniforms in 2014. http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/12/20/ ... -uniforms/ (That really should be "alternative uniform", by the way.)

G-Fafif Dec 20 2013 12:23 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Mr. Met will be appearing on the sleeves of the Mets alternate blue uniforms in 2014. http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/12/20/ ... -uniforms/ (That really should be "alternative uniform", by the way.) They need to keep wearing the skyline logo on the road blues to intimidate the teams they visit when they deign to enter their puny Podunks. That impressive assemblage of edifices says in no uncertain terms, "Hey, ya hicks -- NEW YORK Mets here. See the patch on our sleeve? Yer not even gonna be a patch on our Empire State Building-size ASS when we're done with your tiny, tiny town." The logo hasn't had that effect on opponents yet, but any day now.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 20 2013 01:13 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Maybe they'll be more intimidated by a guy with a freakishly large head.

Zvon Dec 20 2013 01:24 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Mr. Met will be appearing on the sleeves of the Mets alternate blue uniforms in 2014. http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/12/20/ ... -uniforms/ (That really should be "alternative uniform", by the way.) If that is in place of our regular ol' Mets logo patch I PROTEST VEHEMENTLY!

Benjamin Grimm Dec 20 2013 01:31 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Zvon wrote: If that is in place of our regular ol' Mets logo patch I PROTEST VEHEMENTLY! Well, you may want to start stocking up on paint and posterboard, because I think that's exactly what it means.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 20 2013 01:43 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I welcome Mr Met to the uni. It would be great if they gave pitchers the Mr. Met pitching one and the hitter the running Mr. Met though.

seawolf17 Dec 20 2013 02:31 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Zvon wrote: If that is in place of our regular ol' Mets logo patch I PROTEST VEHEMENTLY! Well, you may want to start stocking up on paint and posterboard, because I think that's exactly what it means. Yeah, I'm gonna need one of these. Nice.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 20 2013 02:37 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I welcome Mr Met to the uni. It would be great if they gave pitchers the Mr. Met pitching one and the hitter the running Mr. Met though. I like that idea. Or hitters can use the batting version of Mr. Met.

Ceetar Dec 20 2013 02:43 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Eric Young can use the crying Mr. Met rain delay one since he can't hit.

Zvon Dec 20 2013 04:27 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Benjamin Grimm wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I welcome Mr Met to the uni. It would be great if they gave pitchers the Mr. Met pitching one and the hitter the running Mr. Met though. I like that idea. Or hitters can use the batting version of Mr. Met. This is a great idea. Couldn't they keep the classic logo on one sleeve and put Mr.Met on the other? I mean, our regular one is the best logo in baseball. I can go with wearing em both, np. I like the Met jacket that Collins wears that has the Mr. Met on the sleeve. But thats a jacket (and if I bought one I'd still probably have the logo put on the other sleeve).

Frayed Knot Dec 20 2013 04:31 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Benjamin Grimm wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I welcome Mr Met to the uni. It would be great if they gave pitchers the Mr. Met pitching one and the hitter the running Mr. Met though. I like that idea. Or hitters can use the batting version of Mr. Met. Why do I think MLB will slam that idea because it'll break the concept of the team's uniforms being ... well, all uniform?

G-Fafif Dec 20 2013 04:37 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Maybe they'll be more intimidated by a guy with a freakishly large head. Good point. Certainly helps explain Bruce Bochy's two world championships and Jay Horwitz's lengthy tenure.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 20 2013 05:34 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Benjamin Grimm wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I welcome Mr Met to the uni. It would be great if they gave pitchers the Mr. Met pitching one and the hitter the running Mr. Met though. I like that idea. Or hitters can use the batting version of Mr. Met. Ooh. OOH!

Zvon Dec 21 2013 01:01 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Zvon wrote: Couldn't they keep the classic logo on one sleeve and put Mr.Met on the other? I mean, our regular one is the best logo in baseball. I can go with wearing em both, np. Let me amend that. It's the best logo in the history of the entire universe!

G-Fafif Dec 21 2013 02:47 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Zvon wrote: Zvon wrote: Couldn't they keep the classic logo on one sleeve and put Mr.Met on the other? I mean, our regular one is the best logo in baseball. I can go with wearing em both, np. Let me amend that. It's the best logo in the history of the entire universe! The universe wishes its logo was as stylish. Not a dealbreaker, but I miss the NY.

metsmarathon Dec 22 2013 09:23 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

skyline or no, me likey. me likey a lot.

Farmer Ted Apr 30 2014 11:53 AM Re: I've got the alternate blues

Bumping this baby. OK, OK, OK. The blue jerseys have finally won me over. Not a fan of the orange piping, tho.

metsmarathon Apr 30 2014 01:20 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

i love these uniforms so much, i feel sad when they wear the other home uniforms. and i love the pinstripes and the snow whites. the camo uni... um.. no. not at all.

themetfairy Apr 30 2014 01:52 PM Re: I've got the alternate blues

I love Mr. Met, although I don't think the players should wear him on their arms except for BP and Spring Training games. The camo unis are awful - I hope they abandon that sorry experiment immediately!