hockeyfreak6611 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 The Braves just tweeted that players selected to the All-Star teams would be wearing gold stars on their hats and uniforms beginning Tuesday. I think this is a pretty goofy idea, but it will be interesting to see if the placement is the same for all teams or if some get creative. Here is the hat that will be worn by the braves. Braves All-Star hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwtrailtrekker Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 like 3rd grade all over again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 How pretentious...Just like the Cowboys... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Probably the dumbest thing I have ever seen. facebook | @thebugcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Let the hate roll in. Baseball is trying something different to promote the STARS of their game. Something they have been criticized about for years. This just in.....kids watch and play baseball! Smart way to promote your game to the next generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Stop sneetchin'. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Let the hate roll in. Baseball is trying something different to promote the STARS of their game. Something they have been criticized about for years. This just in.....kids watch and play baseball! Smart way to promote your game to the next generation.I think it's harmless, and a good way to come up with something new to sell, but how does this promote the STARS to the kids? How does this do anything at all besides generate new merchandise ? "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...
DC in Da House w/o a Doubt Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thumbs down... that looks terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YessSir32 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Simply stupid, no need for it. Detroit Falcons (NABL) | Detroit Gears (UFL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheer Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I'm not opposed to the idea, but I am opposed to the execution. Really looks out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Let the hate roll in. Baseball is trying something different to promote the STARS of their game. Something they have been criticized about for years. This just in.....kids watch and play baseball! Smart way to promote your game to the next generation.I think it's harmless, and a good way to come up with something new to sell, but how does this promote the STARS to the kids? How does this do anything at all besides generate new merchandise ?Because kids equate stars with success. So if they see a player with a star on his uniform they are going to remember that player as a successful one. When they go out and play Little League games they are going to pattern themselves after the stars of the MLB.Putting the stars on the uniforms makes the individual player more identifiable and it promotes all of the elite players of your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanBudMan Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Looks like Stargell's stars ... or my Little League team. No joke, we had an M with a star on each side once. "Gold stars. They're not just for the Pirates anymore." Wish a pillbox cap was required as well. Would really help them stand out on a team full of non-stars.This idea would be better if fans didn't decide the vote. I can't help but think this was in some way inspired by the NFL's captain C-stars, which actually is the worst uni idea of all time.All that said, I can't wait to run out and buy my Mike Quade All-Star cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I think it would've been better executed had they had one star on the side of the cap. It's far from the worst idea in the world, but they could've done better Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhero34 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 i think one star above the mlb logo on the back would have been better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altosax29b Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I lol'd at how dumb that cap looks like with the gold stars on it. It's just corny. I think it's safe to say this will be the first and last season they do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottysprings Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Wonder if these will show up on to rear of McCann's catchers helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mings Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Execution is horrible, idea is good. What about small stars on a player's jersey for all star appearances? Maybe on the sleeve. 1 year star in team color, 5 years in gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Let the hate roll in. Baseball is trying something different to promote the STARS of their game. Something they have been criticized about for years. This just in.....kids watch and play baseball! Smart way to promote your game to the next generation.I think it's harmless, and a good way to come up with something new to sell, but how does this promote the STARS to the kids? How does this do anything at all besides generate new merchandise ?Because kids equate stars with success. So if they see a player with a star on his uniform they are going to remember that player as a successful one. When they go out and play Little League games they are going to pattern themselves after the stars of the MLB.You say this as if kids who play baseball are too stupid to figure out who is a good player. How many Little League World Series have we seen where, when asked who his favorite player is, the kid responds "I don't know. MLB really doesn't promote stars, and I really don't know who the good players are, and therefore, I don't know which one to pick."??If causal kids want to find out who the best players are, they'll watch the home-run derby and the All-Star game...not look for stars on the back of hats. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab8281965 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I think I read somewhere (I can't find the link readily available) that the players selected for the ASG will have the game patch on their game jerseys for the week before the game (July 5-11). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north dakota Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 The gold stars make the hat look like a Little League baseball hat, it looks terrible. Woah! You think I'm Cody? My name is Carl Scott Simone and we just happen to share a birthday. BIG DEAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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