2010 MLB New Logos, Uniforms, Patches

[BBTV]

Wait - so the Black Jays didn't standardize their number font or NOB this year? I thought for sure that would happen.

What do you mean by standardize? Do you mean color, or maybe change the the "mlb" block font that a lot of other teams use?

As far as the ridiculous white "Memorial Day" caps go. I hated the idea and execution of them from the first year. You have a certain amount of teams where it looks good, a certain amount of teams where it looks okay, and then the rest it looks bad. The white caps with grey all looked bad. I'm trying to figure out why Colorado had a red bill. If I was to do something like this, then I would do it the way I think is the right way, and that would be to have all teams except Toronto, change their colors to red white and blue. So for the Dodgers, they'd have a red outline around the wordmark and back numbers and names and a blue outline around the front number. Keep each team's design, but just change the color to red, white, and blue and put a Memorial Day or 4th of July patch on the left sleeve. For Toronto, I'd just make them red and white for Canada Day. I realize a lot of people wouldn't like it, but it'd look a lot better than the mismatched hats over the past few years, because it'd be a uniform look to each team.

Their home and road jerseys use totally different fonts for number and NOB. There's no reason that a team shouldn't have any consistency between the two primary sets. The fronts don't have to match (as long as there's good reason, like putting the city name on there vs. nick name) but I can't think of a time when it's good to not have the name and number fonts match up.

[oddball]

The Blue Jays are such a mess, that I won't even watch them anymore, so I completely forgot about the different fonts for home and road.

[ltjets21]

This whole promotion is absolutely ridiculous. I'm so glad Roy Halladay threw his perfect game in a real hat, because it'd be horrible if the photos in the Hall and in all of the papers showed him wearing this silly cap.

That's a tremendous point. It would suck if something historic happened in one of these weird, non-jersey-matching hats.

I'm all for honoring our armed forces, but they REALLY cheapen the thing by selling the hats for profit. If they didn't sell the hats, or sold them with profits going to veteran's groups or charity, that'd be awesome. But the way they're doing it is really lame.

If they want special hats for holidays and 9/11, why not just slap an American flag on the side of the cap for every American team? It'd look way better than all the stuff they've tried the last couple years.

Derek Jeter Broke a yankees record last year with those stupid hats.

[Lights Out]

This whole promotion is absolutely ridiculous. I'm so glad Roy Halladay threw his perfect game in a real hat, because it'd be horrible if the photos in the Hall and in all of the papers showed him wearing this silly cap.

What defines a "real hat"? Personally, I think the stars and stripes are a great one-off event for showing some patriotism.

And as for the "what if a historic event happened in these hideous uniform elements" attitude, it's a good thing teams don't share that attitude, because modern uniforms wouldn't exist and every team would look like this.

[Matito]

If they absolutely need to do special caps (which I could do without, but whatever), at least use the regular team caps and just make the cap logo red, white and blue. I saw a mockup of that either here or at UniWatch a few weeks back that included the A's cap done up like that, and even with the juxtaposition of the stars and stripes and the A's green and gold, it still looked a heck of a lot better than this.

[scottysprings]

My biggest gripe with the s&s caps is that the MLB doesn't donate a more respectful percentage of profits to Welcome Back Veterans. I would have much less of a problem with seeing these caps on field if WBV received a more generous donation for each cap sold, but as it is WBV only receives $1 for each cap sold and the price of the caps is jacked up to be about $3 more than a standard authentic 59fifty. Unless it costs $3 more to manufacture a s&s cap compared to a standard 59fifty (which I can see but doubt it's $3), the MLB is making somewhere around $2 per cap and you're the one contributing the $1. And yes, I understand that the $1 per cap and raising awareness is better than nothing, but it seems like a pretty deceiving move by the MLB.

[BBTV]

This whole promotion is absolutely ridiculous. I'm so glad Roy Halladay threw his perfect game in a real hat, because it'd be horrible if the photos in the Hall and in all of the papers showed him wearing this silly cap.

What defines a "real hat"? Personally, I think the stars and stripes are a great one-off event for showing some patriotism.

And as for the "what if a historic event happened in these hideous uniform elements" attitude, it's a good thing teams don't share that attitude, because modern uniforms wouldn't exist and every team would look like this.

A "real hat" is one that's part of the team's regular set that they decide on at the beginning of the season. Home, road, and (if necessary) alt. Not a one-off.

As for my "attitude" and your link, I'm going to assume that you haven't read too many of my posts, because you'd know how I feel about holding on to tradition for no reason.

You're allowed to like the stars and strips hats, and think they're a good idea. Just like I'm allowed to hate them and think it's stupid and think that it doesn't show even a single ounce of patriotism. That's what's great about America - we're each allowed to have our opinion. I just don't need to wear a stupid hat to appreciate that.

[NDwas]

The Blue Jays are such a mess, that I won't even watch them anymore, so I completely forgot about the different fonts for home and road.

Speaking of the Jays, I've updated every single uniform file (except for the 2006 Canada Day uni and the 2003-06 BP unis - don't have the template) over at sportslogos.net. You're welcome, Chris.

[Lights Out]

As for my "attitude" and your link, I'm going to assume that you haven't read too many of my posts, because you'd know how I feel about holding on to tradition for no reason.

I wasn't singling out any "attitude" in particular, but I've just noticed that a lot of people on the boards worry about historic events happening in "ugly" uniforms.

[Gothamite]

As for my "attitude" and your link, I'm going to assume that you haven't read too many of my posts, because you'd know how I feel about holding on to tradition for no reason.

I wasn't singling out any "attitude" in particular, but I've just noticed that a lot of people on the boards worry about historic events happening in "ugly" uniforms.

When you have to bring up the opinions of other posters, especially as a broad generalization, is a tacit admission that you've lost the argument.

[FormerDirtDart]

My biggest gripe with the s&s caps is that the MLB doesn't donate a more respectful percentage of profits to Welcome Back Veterans. I would have much less of a problem with seeing these caps on field if WBV received a more generous donation for each cap sold, but as it is WBV only receives $1 for each cap sold and the price of the caps is jacked up to be about $3 more than a standard authentic 59fifty. Unless it costs $3 more to manufacture a s&s cap compared to a standard 59fifty (which I can see but doubt it's $3), the MLB is making somewhere around $2 per cap and you're the one contributing the $1. And yes, I understand that the $1 per cap and raising awareness is better than nothing, but it seems like a pretty deceiving move by the MLB.

Your information is incorrect.

" Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. will donate all of the proceeds it receives from the sale of the caps to Welcome Back Veterans. In addition, MLB.com will donate an additional $1 to Welcome Back Veterans for each cap purchased through www.mlb.com. "

http://bizofbaseball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4413:mlb-players-to-wear-stars-and-stripes-caps-for-memorial-day&catid=71:sponsorships&Itemid=164

[IceCap]

And they needed special hats to do this? Couldn't they do something like "we'll donate a portion of the revenue generated during Memorial Day games to Welcome Back Veterans."

That way they're doing something meaningful without the crass "LOOK AT US WE CARE" commercialism involved in these ridiculous hats.

This whole promotion is absolutely ridiculous. I'm so glad Roy Halladay threw his perfect game in a real hat, because it'd be horrible if the photos in the Hall and in all of the papers showed him wearing this silly cap.

What defines a "real hat"? Personally, I think the stars and stripes are a great one-off event for showing some patriotism.

And as for the "what if a historic event happened in these hideous uniform elements" attitude, it's a good thing teams don't share that attitude, because modern uniforms wouldn't exist and every team would look like this.

A "real hat" is one that's part of the team's regular set that they decide on at the beginning of the season. Home, road, and (if necessary) alt. Not a one-off.

As for my "attitude" and your link, I'm going to assume that you haven't read too many of my posts, because you'd know how I feel about holding on to tradition for no reason.

You're allowed to like the stars and strips hats, and think they're a good idea. Just like I'm allowed to hate them and think it's stupid and think that it doesn't show even a single ounce of patriotism. That's what's great about America - we're each allowed to have our opinion. I just don't need to wear a stupid hat to appreciate that.

This, pretty much.

[Gothamite]

And they needed special hats to do this? Couldn't they do something like "we'll donate a portion of the revenue generated during Memorial Day games to Welcome Back Veterans."

That way they're doing something meaningful without the crass "LOOK AT US WE CARE" commercialism involved in these ridiculous hats.

Never underestimate the "LOOK AT ME! I NEED ATTENTION!" aspect of American patriotism.

From MLB's perspective, I understand the appeal of limiting the range of merchandise subject to revenue sharing. Don't agree with putting those ugly caps on the field, though.

[Matito]

I think I figured it out! The reason why MLB has been pushing the World Series farther and farther back is so that they can get game 7 on Veterans Day, November 11th, and wear the S&S caps again. It makes perfect sense!

Dear Lord, I hope I'm wrong.

[CubsFanBudMan]

My biggest gripe with the s&s caps is that the MLB doesn't donate a more respectful percentage of profits to Welcome Back Veterans. I would have much less of a problem with seeing these caps on field if WBV received a more generous donation for each cap sold, but as it is WBV only receives $1 for each cap sold and the price of the caps is jacked up to be about $3 more than a standard authentic 59fifty. Unless it costs $3 more to manufacture a s&s cap compared to a standard 59fifty (which I can see but doubt it's $3), the MLB is making somewhere around $2 per cap and you're the one contributing the $1. And yes, I understand that the $1 per cap and raising awareness is better than nothing, but it seems like a pretty deceiving move by the MLB.

Your information is incorrect.

" Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. will donate all of the proceeds it receives from the sale of the caps to Welcome Back Veterans. In addition, MLB.com will donate an additional $1 to Welcome Back Veterans for each cap purchased through www.mlb.com. "

http://bizofbaseball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4413:mlb-players-to-wear-stars-and-stripes-caps-for-memorial-day&catid=71:sponsorships&Itemid=164

If true, that is new this year. For the past caps, MLB refused to disclose under direct questioning how much went to charity. Even if that's the case, "Welcome Back Veterans" is a charity created by MLB and the charity of the former owners of the Cubs. If they are giving 100 percent -- or more (+$1) -- then that is a big improvement, but there are still valid reasons to be wary. Look into any charity before you blindly donate.

[Gothamite]

If true, that is new this year. For the past caps, MLB refused to disclose under direct questioning how much went to charity.

Actually, that was only 2008, the first year of this silly promotion. With last year's version, they announced that all proceeds were going to the charity.

MLB did the "dollar extra to charity for MLB.com orders" thing last year as well.

[scottysprings]

If true, that is new this year. For the past caps, MLB refused to disclose under direct questioning how much went to charity.

Actually, that was only 2008, the first year of this silly promotion. With last year's version, they announced that all proceeds were going to the charity.

MLB did the "dollar extra to charity for MLB.com orders" thing last year as well.

Ah, I wasn't aware of this change. Thanks for the heads up.

[AkSaber]

Today was the Mariners and Angels "Turn Back The Clock" to 1995 day.

I thought I'd never see these again. Now if the M's could just bring back the teal jerseys and teal-billed caps and helmets full time...

But hey, it was nice to see them back for one game.

[DallasSports]

I was there. They gave away sweet teal-brimmed caps, and the California Angels looked nice themselves. I love the uniforms the Mariners wore though.

[Still MIGHTY]

Yeah the Angels looked pretty nice. Not a big fan of those very navy-heavy uniforms, but the CA logo is my favorite of the California Angels logos. They got everything down though. Even the right batting helmets along with the 35th Anniversary patch on the arm. Good work by the Halos.