tBBP Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, VikWings said: I'd prefer a blue outline on the Twins script, but the unis aren't terrible overall. The biggest problems with them are the removal of Minnie and Paul and that atrocious road cap. Either bring back the Metrodome M, or just use the TC. I'd have rather them done white panel at home and all navy TC on the road. I've been thinking the same since I first saw the white-paneled batting helmet. I mean shoot, dare to be different, Minnesota. Go all the way out there. Plus, it just looks so dang good. I think the Orioles were the last team to do the white-paneled cap thing on anything close to a regular basis about a decade or so ago (?); before that, I wanna say the Reds were the last (maybe the only) team to do a full-time white home cap for a full season? Anyway, my point is it'd be unique and the Twins could really own it in this present era... 3 1 *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 39 minutes ago, tBBP said: I've been thinking the same since I first saw the white-paneled batting helmet. I mean shoot, dare to be different, Minnesota. Go all the way out there. Plus, it just looks so dang good. I think the Orioles were the last team to do the white-paneled cap thing on anything close to a regular basis about a decade or so ago (?); before that, I wanna say the Reds were the last (maybe the only) team to do a full-time white home cap for a full season? Anyway, my point is it'd be unique and the Twins could really own it in this present era... Yeah, about that. Neither of those mean it would be any good. This white-paneled batting helmet is a callback that never matched the home hat. It needn't do so now, either. 1 It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnyoutuesday Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 42 minutes ago, tBBP said: I've been thinking the same since I first saw the white-paneled batting helmet. I mean shoot, dare to be different, Minnesota. Go all the way out there. Plus, it just looks so dang good. I think the Orioles were the last team to do the white-paneled cap thing on anything close to a regular basis about a decade or so ago (?); before that, I wanna say the Reds were the last (maybe the only) team to do a full-time white home cap for a full season? Anyway, my point is it'd be unique and the Twins could really own it in this present era... The Orioles still do it. White panel cap at home, all black on road, black O's hat with the black jersey 6 Sorry, I'm on an iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnyoutuesday Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 I'm just gonna say that anybody that hates the Twins' white-panel helmet hates fun 7 3 Sorry, I'm on an iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasaltvanilla Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 hours ago, NYCdog said: Uniform sponsorship coming soon to Yankees jerseys 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernoqueso Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 hours ago, tBBP said: I've been thinking the same since I first saw the white-paneled batting helmet. I mean shoot, dare to be different, Minnesota. Go all the way out there. Plus, it just looks so dang good. I think the Orioles were the last team to do the white-paneled cap thing on anything close to a regular basis about a decade or so ago (?); before that, I wanna say the Reds were the last (maybe the only) team to do a full-time white home cap for a full season? Anyway, my point is it'd be unique and the Twins could really own it in this present era... The Nationals brand has been so forgettable since they won the world series, but technically speaking they have had a white panel hat for the last couple of years as their default home hat. So I wouldn't say the Twins white panel would look all that unique outside of the batting helmet mismatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynasty Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 They almost got it right when changing to the Nationals script. Then they had to change to those caps and create that logo inconsistency between the home and road. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 46 minutes ago, infernoqueso said: The Nationals brand has been so forgettable since they won the world series, but technically speaking they have had a white panel hat for the last couple of years as their default home hat. So I wouldn't say the Twins white panel would look all that unique outside of the batting helmet mismatch. Two things: 1.) The Nationals' brand was forgettable before they won the World Series, so there's that, and... 2.) 46 minutes ago, infernoqueso said: For those swear up and down that scripts and numbers must have outlines, stare long and carefully at this photograph. Yes, we all know it says "Nationals"...but look at the colors. See how they kinda "bleed," into each other? Admittedly this problem is worse when a lighter color outlines a darker color, but this is the exact reason the Twins' single-layer approach works so well: a/ clarity in legibility and b/ clarity in color usage. 20 minutes ago, Dynasty said: They almost got it right when changing to the Nationals script. Then they had to change to those caps and create that logo inconsistency between the home and road. Ever since the Natinals adopted that script, it's just looked off to me....is it just me, or does that script just look set at more extremely raked angle than other chest scripts to anyone else??? 7 *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Speaking of navy+red teams who should do something unique with their identity... The Nationals have some of the worst uniforms in MLB. Washington should've been the navy+red team with gold, not Minnesota. It could easily be added back into the identity. Plus they have the unique monument-inspired lettering to revisit, a welcome deviation from the standard script or arched block lettering everyone seems to have. Personally I'd love to see red lettering with beveling, outlined in navy with gold trim. I also always loved the uniqueness of the red at home + navy on the road setup. 14 1 https://www.behance.net/bmatukewic8043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 I loved that interlocking DC logo 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1409 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 9 hours ago, infernoqueso said: The Nationals brand has been so forgettable since they won the world series, but technically speaking they have had a white panel hat for the last couple of years as their default home hat. So I wouldn't say the Twins white panel would look all that unique outside of the batting helmet mismatch. The Nationals are a hot mess. The angle of this script is terrible, this hat is awful, they nearly dropped the red hat which is by far their best one and shouldn't wear the Braves lookalike with anything but the navy jerseys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Bmac said: Speaking of navy+red teams who should do something unique with their identity... The Nationals have some of the worst uniforms in MLB. Washington should've been the navy+red team with gold, not Minnesota. It could easily be added back into the identity. Plus they have the unique monument-inspired lettering to revisit, a welcome deviation from the standard script or arched block lettering everyone seems to have. Personally I'd love to see red lettering with beveling, outlined in navy with gold trim. I also always loved the uniqueness of the red at home + navy on the road setup. I didn't mind that color scheme, but I hated that wordmark. 7 Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 I understand we're nearing the 'Aughts period of the nostalgia cycle. As someone who suffered through the Eighties nostalgia cycle, can we please, please not do this with the Nationals? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Carolingian Steamroller said: I understand we're nearing the 'Aughts period of the nostalgia cycle. As someone who suffered through the Eighties nostalgia cycle, can we please, please not do this with the Nationals? Seconded. 2 Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnyoutuesday Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Carolingian Steamroller said: I understand we're nearing the 'Aughts period of the nostalgia cycle. As someone who suffered through the Eighties nostalgia cycle, can we please, please not do this with the Nationals? The only thing the Nats need to bring back from that set is the DC hat 7 1 Sorry, I'm on an iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 4:47 PM, Sec19Row53 said: Yeah, about that. Neither of those mean it would be any good. This white-paneled batting helmet is a callback that never matched the home hat. It needn't do so now, either. You know what, man...I've been thinking, and In think you're right: it wouldn't be good. It'd be ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! 2 *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 23 hours ago, Carolingian Steamroller said: I understand we're nearing the 'Aughts period of the nostalgia cycle. As someone who suffered through the Eighties nostalgia cycle, can we please, please not do this with the Nationals? Let's just bring it full circle. Allow me to say the magic words that will push this thread into a death spiral: The Nats should go back to being the Expos. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namefornamesake Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, gosioux76 said: Let's just bring it full circle. Allow me to say the magic words that will push this thread into a death spiral: The Nats should go back to being the Expos. In Washington or in Montreal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 37 minutes ago, namefornamesake said: In Washington or in Montreal? Both. Let’s pull a full TampaMontreal Rayxpos. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJD7 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 11:59 PM, tBBP said: For those swear up and down that scripts and numbers must have outlines, stare long and carefully at this photograph. Yes, we all know it says "Nationals"...but look at the colors. See how they kinda "bleed," into each other? Admittedly this problem is worse when a lighter color outlines a darker color, but this is the exact reason the Twins' single-layer approach works so well: a/ clarity in legibility and b/ clarity in color usage. This. I think it’s a big reason why the “Twin Cities” alt grew on me so fast, because the solid navy on creme really does look so clean: Compare that to the pinstripe throwback (which I’ll always love, for nostalgic purposes), where the colors of the wordmark do sort of bleed into each other from a distance: (Boy was that a great uniform though. Better than anything they’d had since, before the redesign). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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