MLB 2016 Changes

[Silent Wind of Doom]

McCarthy, you wouldn't even have to push the snake angle that hard when this color scheme is so routinely used and unique to the area:

That medallion (if that's the right word)...there's something about it...

It's... oddly familiar, isn't it?

I agree that the color scheme isn't half bad when shown like this, but they way it was implemented by the Diamondbacks is terrible. I don't know if it's that the shade is off (which it seems to be) or the fact that it's mostly used for slight outlining, or the fact that every single element on those jersey has a completely different outlining. It just doesn't look good.

On the pants, which I really didn't notice the first time I looked at them, what happens if someone shows their socks? Honest, I really don't know how pants work in terms of what people do to show their socks (do they roll them inside, have separate boot-cut pants, etc.) but I wonder if the stippling will be moved, or just not appear. And what will all the gear (socks/shirts) look like with this? All black?

[Hrundi V. Bakshi]

Your username and avatar make you my new favorite member here. Love "The Party."

Thanks! I only wish it could properly convey how sweaty he is in that shot:

Better rez in the following link (didn't want to break the page): http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Y-ySabqz34/TzzvcFpcb6I/AAAAAAAAYOU/qtqyBRSuYcI/s1600/1968_Party+18.jpg

[Gothamite]

Birdie num nums.

Can't say as I love the racial politics, though. a product of a different time.

[Hrundi V. Bakshi]

^ I know it can be read that way but I really just see it as Sellers doing another ridiculous accent, like Clouseau's or one of his Strangelove characters. This one just happens to require makeup to complete the effect. Brown/black face is always a tough act to pull off without giving off the wrong impression though even if your intentions are innocent.

To stay on topic, the Snakes really should have stayed traditional with their design but emphasized more of that striking turquoise color. Black should probably be dropped with the colors shown above as it really only serves to suck the life out of a very vibrant color scheme, like what some were saying about the current Marlins logo a few pages back. It really is incredible how much better that M looks on top of a bright blue background.

[Hrundi V. Bakshi]

Was searching MLB Shop when I stumbled across this:

Did the Rockies ever wear this? Looks pretty good even if I'd make a few changes. Goes to show how quickly they could improve their unis by ditching the pinstripes and emphasizing purple.

[AnPheitseog]

Was searching MLB Shop when I stumbled across this:

Did the Rockies ever wear this? Looks pretty good even if I'd make a few changes. Goes to show how quickly they could improve their unis by ditching the pinstripes and emphasizing purple.

I believe it was the whole fauxback cream fashion jerseys that MLB was doing, and others teams have them as well if you poked around.

So no, it was never worn in a game.

[Silent Wind of Doom]

Hey. We made it to page 85! The Diamondbacks and Padres rebrand bonanza has really kept us all running. The 2015 MLB thread was 170 pages. We've already reached the halfway mark to there and Hannukah's not even over. On this page in that thread, everyone was talking about how good the Mets white pinstripes looked at their home opener. Crazy offseason!

[coco1997]

Your username and avatar make you my new favorite member here. Love "The Party."

Thanks! I only wish it could properly convey how sweaty he is in that shot:

Better rez in the following link (didn't want to break the page): http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Y-ySabqz34/TzzvcFpcb6I/AAAAAAAAYOU/qtqyBRSuYcI/s1600/1968_Party+18.jpg

"You are mashugana!"

"I am not your sugar!"

[daveindc]

McCarthy, you wouldn't even have to push the snake angle that hard when this color scheme is so routinely used and unique to the area:

I think they did a good job with these colors. I love the way that bright teal pops next to the Sedona red and black. These are the colors the Dbacks should have went with from the very beginning.

[Almighty]

Does not look like a major league cap and jersey

[daveindc]

Does not look like a major league cap and jersey

What problem do you have with that cap?

[SilverBullet1929]

The problem with that cap (and granted its the ONLY problem with that cap) is that the teal is too light and it comes off as a neon/volt/glow in the dark color. It looks electric. Like it might even have a tiny battery inside that makes it light up so you can see it in the dark. Like something sold by a cheap vendor on a cart in the middle of the mall.

And again, why is it that the 98 DBacks used a darker turquoise and this rebrand uses a glowing teal/sky blue? Updating the color is one thing but you absolutely can not say that you are bringing back a color from your past when it's obviously not the same color.

Imagine if the Brewers announced they were bringing back their ball in glove color scheme and it turns out to be navy blue and mustard yellow.

[WavePunter]

i can see what you're saying, but their original teal looked pretty darn bright in some applications... a shiny, "metallic", tackle twill can appear very bright and vibrant, while a dull, porous, wool cap may not always appear as bright... i agree that it's a slightly lighter/brighter color, but not enough to really call it an overall "different" color.. just an updated version of the color IMO

i think the application in this uniform set has a lot to do with its perception.. it's only given in small doses, so perhaps they altered the color a bit to "stand out" more even in such small amounts.. or maybe it wasn't changed much at all, but appears different because of the different usage.. in the past, it was huge, primary chunks of logos/wordmarks, and almost always bound with some copper or black outline.. now it IS the outline, and it's used to confine the image, rather than BE the image... i dont know.. i could definitely be very wrong, but i dont personally view it as that different

[SilverBullet1929]

Agreed but its different enough that they can't/shouldn't say they're bringing back a color from their past to merge with their colors of today. Just like I said with the Brewers analogy.

[coco1997]

And again, why is it that the 98 DBacks used a darker turquoise and this rebrand uses a glowing teal/sky blue? Updating the color is one thing but you absolutely can not say that you are bringing back a color from your past when it's obviously not the same color.

I'm guessing it's a lighter shade of teal so that it stands out more on their almost charcoal gray road uniforms.

[Quillz]

I've yet to see that cap in reality yet, but the more I see it in print, the more I like it. Just makes me hope more and more the teal-splashed alt jerseys become the de facto homes by 2017.

[FiddySicks]

It is definitely a curious decision to "bring back" a color from the past, and that color turns out to be closer to the Marlins original teal rather than the D backs original teal.

[jrodsep]

I have said it once and i'll say it again. These will be the primaries home by 2017.

[daveindc]

I hope so. It's a good looking combo, it's unique, and they will own it.

I think people are being a little dramatic with the "neon" and "volt" comments. Is it that serious? It's not either of those things, so who cares? Compare that cap and jersey to the southwest Native American images. Is there that much of a difference to get all worked up over? I have a feeling that some of these same people had a problem with the Rockies and Marlins introducing purple and teal to MLB. "It doesn't look like MLB uniforms." It initially doesn't only because it's something new. A year from now, most people won't even give it a second thought.

[TheOldRoman]

It's a horrible combo, it's just the best the Diamondbacks can offer, sadly. The pattern is clownish, the font is awful, and the red will disappear from any distance (which would probably actually improve the look).

Using bright or unique colors is not the same as using neons. If the turquoise glows and almost drowns out the rest of the numbers, that would be a problem. The Rockies and Marlins both used traditional baseball elements in unique colors. The Arizona 2016 is using crappy Nike college football elements and combining them with crappy Russell Athletic little league elements. There's more than just "people don't like new" here.