Marlins93 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I do think there's a real possibility that my enthusiasm for baseball could dwindle somewhat post-pandemic, something I never thought was possible. They're clearly trying to implement expanded postseason, universal DH, ads on uniforms, on top of what seems to be a broken financial structure for the sport. And I was really turned off by how the league handled the cheating scandals that came to light during the offseason. I don't like where the game is right now and where it's headed even less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins93 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Buc said: This is also the kind of stuff that happens when you go handing out $320-something million dollar contracts to certain players...whoopsie-daisie. I feel like fans are the ones losing out here, not players or owners. Both are getting richer while ticket price increases are outpacing inflation. We're being subjected to in-game commercials and very likely, paid advertisements on uniforms. They're extracting more dollars out of fans while providing a watered down experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastport76 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 9 hours ago, beachperroAZ said: I wouldn't mind it as long as they don't go overboard like in the Mexican Pacific League where they have ads on the stomach, ankle, under arm pit, back of name plate, lower back etc. Just don't pollute the uniform! Ads on the stomach? Ankle ads? Under arm pit ads? Blech. Who thought that mess is a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben in LA Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 7 hours ago, VikWings said: Looks like Authentic jerseys are gonna be $500 soon when you account for the extra $3 it costs to add ad patches to them. Glad I was able to snag an authentic Dodgers one (no player name) by Majestic for less than $130.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Slowly but surely, greed wins. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC985 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I’ve wondered how the domino effect of cord cutting would affect baseball since he seems to be more dependent on RSNs than other leagues. Universal DH, ads on uniforms, and would you be surprised if the AL and NL were abolished for regional divisions? The MLB that we know is dying right before our eyes and I believe it is headed for niche sport status in my lifetime (I’m 34). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selgy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 4/24/2020 at 11:58 PM, selgy said: If the 2020 season gets delayed completely. Do you think that any proposed 2021 uniforms changes will be delayed till 2022 to give this years uniforms (Brewers/Padres,etc) a year to be "new"? Almost two months later and the season is looking less likely to happen. Does anyone think that the proposed 2021 uniforms changes will be delayed till 2022 to give this years uniforms (Brewers/Padres,etc) a year to be "new"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont care Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 No, teams may even want to change more just because of the lost season and try to make back some losses with new uniforms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kg54mvp Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Sad, really. When ads went on jerseys in the NBA, it marked the point that I lost some interest. (That and the constant chucking threes). But a watered down experience is exactly how I would explain it too. You are forced to look at those ads, and it takes away from the experience. The "I go catch a ballgame to unwind" will not be as true anymore. But I don't buy 11$ beers at the game, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 7 hours ago, selgy said: Does anyone think that the proposed 2021 uniforms changes will be delayed till 2022 to give this years uniforms (Brewers/Padres,etc) a year to be "new"? Is that a requirement? You really think teams changing for 2021 are concerned about 2020 jerseys? Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 6 hours ago, WSU151 said: Is that a requirement? You really think teams changing for 2021 are concerned about 2020 jerseys? Not only that, but new uniforms are generally only cared about in their home markets, so there's no real loss to San Diego or Milwaukee if Cincinnati or Seattle come out with new threads. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Cunningham Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 hours ago, BringBackTheVet said: Not only that, but new uniforms are generally only cared about in their home markets, so there's no real loss to San Diego or Milwaukee if Cincinnati or Seattle come out with no threads. I don't know. That'd probably make news outside the home markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selgy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 6 hours ago, WSU151 said: Is that a requirement? You really think teams changing for 2021 are concerned about 2020 jerseys? I don't know if it is a requirement or not. But if new uniforms never made the field this year, I can see MLB maybe asking other teams delaying changes so that the new merchandise has time to sell/adapt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 57 minutes ago, selgy said: I don't know if it is a requirement or not. But if new uniforms never made the field this year, I can see MLB maybe asking other teams delaying changes so that the new merchandise has time to sell/adapt. 2020 new unis are already selling, and I’m not sure what news unis adapt to..? If three teams change next year, I think MLB would be okay with promoting five “new” unis (plus the new STL). Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 14 hours ago, selgy said: Almost two months later and the season is looking less likely to happen. Does anyone think that the proposed 2021 uniforms changes will be delayed till 2022 to give this years uniforms (Brewers/Padres,etc) a year to be "new"? Did either the Padres or the Brewers have to wait a year for the other team to change? No? Then why would any other team have to wait. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selgy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 44 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said: Did either the Padres or the Brewers have to wait a year for the other team to change? No? Then why would any other team have to wait. This seson apears lost and those other teams and seasons got time for those uniforms to be new and unique. Neither SD or Milwaukee appear to have that this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, selgy said: This seson apears lost and those other teams and seasons got time for those uniforms to be new and unique. Neither SD or Milwaukee appear to have that this year. I'm really not sure I understand your point. What does it buy SD or Milwaukee to be "new and unique"? By definition, isn't every MLB uniform "unique"? "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrAwesomeberry Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/3/2020 at 10:29 AM, coco1997 said: Sand is definitely a color I would not mind the Rangers introducing into their look. The Frisco RoughRiders have my ideal Rangers color scheme. Brick red, slate blue, and cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, DrAwesomeberry said: The Frisco RoughRiders have my ideal Rangers color scheme. Brick red, slate blue, and cream. It’s more of a crimson than brick red,but yeah it’s fantastic. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, selgy said: This seson apears lost and those other teams and seasons got time for those uniforms to be new and unique. Neither SD or Milwaukee appear to have that this year. Were there going to be special events at each stadium telling fans about the new uniforms? Was every PA announcer going to say “Leading off...Wearing his new 2020 jersey...the center fielder...”?? I mean...they were unveiled, they went on sale. Same cycle as every other new uniform. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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