Bernd Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 The MLB.com Store has an A's alternate cap for sale that's black with a green logo:http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?prod...rentPage=familyI checked some pics from this past season and I don't see that it was ever used with the green alternate jersey. Creamer's site states that this cap was only used in 2000. What gives? Is the black cap still an official alternate or is the MLB store wrong?Or has this been asked and answered a million times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 The MLB.com Store has an A's alternate cap for sale that's black with a green logo:http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?prod...rentPage=familyI checked some pics from this past season and I don't see that it was ever used with the green alternate jersey. Creamer's site states that this cap was only used in 2000. What gives? Is the black cap still an official alternate or is the MLB store wrong?Or has this been asked and answered a million times?This cap was used with a matching black jersey w/green script and numbers outlined in white for the 2000 season. It was part of the black trend that led to the Mets, Royals, and Reds all adding generous amounts of black to their uniforms (the Royals and Reds have eliminated most of the black they added). The A's players and fans hated the black alternates so much they stopped wearing them after one year, all though they are still listed as official alternates. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogoHound Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?lo=4186Ice beat me on the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernd Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 It's a bit disingenuous to list it as an alternate if it hasn't been worn on the field for seven years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinirox1 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 For what it's worth, in MVP 2005 this is the hat that goes with their black alts. Put Your Hands up For Detroit (our lovely city) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 It's a bit disingenuous to list it as an alternate if it hasn't been worn on the field for seven years!Well technically it's still listed as a current alternate, they just never wear it. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival79 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 "If things have gone wrong, I'm talking to myself, and you've got a wet towel wrapped around your head." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 My god, how was that legal?? Black jersey vs. black jersey?????? Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zig Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 My god, how was that legal?? Black jersey vs. black jersey??????Yeah really isn't that the whole purpose of having home and away jerseys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardname Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'd always wanted a Dodgers version of that hat (with the LA in blue), but I could never quite find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 My god, how was that legal?? Black jersey vs. black jersey??????Yeah really isn't that the whole purpose of having home and away jerseys? Wasn't there a red vs. red or blue vs. blue matchup this year?In related news, when was the last time the Dodgers wore this hat?http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?prod...rentPage=family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatManTC Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I had a guy walk into my store one time wearing this cap. all i said to him was "wow i never seen anyone wear that yet"(i think it was when it first came out). he turned right around, shaking his head. turned in the window and gave me this disgusting look and shook his head at me again. i guess i had offended him. but thats ok, he had a ugly hat on anyways.do these two hats have the same bill. if you look at the blue one on Mlb shop, the blue one looks as it has the same bill as the Dodgers alt. by RoscoeUA by gingerbreadman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 My god, how was that legal?? Black jersey vs. black jersey??????It's not like football, basketball or hockey where both full teams are on the field at the same time, and they are in real close proximity to one another or fighting for the same thing. It would certainly be an issue in almost any other sport, but I just don't see it as an issue at all in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgump Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 They do also wear white and grey normally, which isnt too far away from eachother to begin with. The World Basketball Championship, the Davis Cup, Ryder Cup, Iraq: Every day there's further proof that we, as a nation, are not very good at international competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 The Dodgers used to wear that hat with their blue jersey at home. They haven't worn it since at least 2004, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernd Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Perhaps Creamer should change his A's page to reflect that the black alt is still legit...since it apparently is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 do these two hats have the same bill. if you look at the blue one on Mlb shop, the blue one looks as it has the same bill as the Dodgers alt.Yes. It's a semi-reflective metallic silver fabric on both caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBM Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/1815/72285074xo0.jpgMy god, how was that legal?? Black jersey vs. black jersey??????Yeah really isn't that the whole purpose of having home and away jerseys? Wasn't there a red vs. red or blue vs. blue matchup this year?In related news, when was the last time the Dodgers wore this hat?http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?prod...rentPage=familyThe Royals and Rangers both wore blue jerseys in a game this past season. It was just as hideous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahatman Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 It's a bit disingenuous to list it as an alternate if it hasn't been worn on the field for seven years!Well technically it's still listed as a current alternate, they just never wear it.As with the Pirates bringing back their black with red bills alternate that has not been worn since 2000, this hat might be making a come back with a redesigned alternate jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckguy14 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 The A's black alternates were considered special jerseys at the time for the 2000 season. Also commemerating the 100th season for the Athletics franchise. There was backlash from the jerseys as fans complained about the lack of contrast from the green and black made lettering impossible to read. Some have also said that the idea of this jersey was by the players. 2004 San Jose Sharks 7th Man Fan of the Year San Jose Gold Miners - 4x Lombardi Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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