I've got the alternate blues

[bmfc1]

You'd think that the new cap would be available for sale after it's big debut today but you'd be wrong.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The cap is okay. I'm not sure what I think about the white border; I think I'd like it better if it was more subtle.

[Edgy MD]

By all that is sacred, make it stop!

[Benjamin Grimm]

That, is horrendous.

[Farmer Ted]

I just saw the pic of Ike and RA in their alternate blues. I don't like the blues. If I saw a hot chick at the game, or even in bed wearing one, it might be pretty cool. (Mrs. Ted concurs and has agreed to model one for me at a game, not in bed). They should be alternate chick-in-the-stands-or-in-bed-only-jerseys and that's it. Not to mention they resemble beer league softball unis or something in the meterosexual department at Modell's.

I like the alternate hats, though, but not with the white trim around the NY. The white trim makes it look poofy.

[TransMonk]

The alt hats ruin the alt unis. BAH!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Farmer Ted wrote: I like the alternate hats, though, but not with the white trim around the NY. The white trim makes it look poofy.

See, I understand why one might not like the alternate jerseys (I disagree). I understand why one might like the alternate hats (I also disagree, but still...).

I do NOT understand how one might think the alternate jerseys gauche/unprofessional and-- at the same time-- LIKE the alternate hats.

[Edgy MD]

Speaking for myself, because solid color jerseys and solid color hats (with or without contrasting colors) have different connotations, and play differently against the green and tan field on which the players cavort.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

The 1984 Mets Yearbook was on last week, and they seemed to show a relatively high proportion of highlights from the games where the Mets wore blue jerseys.

[metsmarathon]

Edgy MD wrote: Speaking for myself, because solid color jerseys and solid color hats (with or without contrasting colors) have different connotations, and play differently against the green and tan field on which the players cavort.

huh?

[Edgy MD]

Where do I lose you?

[metirish]

Edgy MD wrote: Where do I lose you?

at hello

[Edgy MD]

Well, I didn't say hello. So NYAH!

[metsmarathon]

if only you had, i wouldnt be so lost.

connotations, mostly. not hte word. i know what that means. i odn't know what you mean by it.
unless you mean the predictable color = spring training/exhibition/softball/not-real-baseball and all real baseball uniforms should be white or gray (as strictly tied to home/away status) and maybe sometimes pinstripes or creaminess are allowable.

[Edgy MD]

By connotations, I mean emotional and aesthetic associations.

Probably not the best choice of words.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Well, I figured it was something subjective.

Really, though? The colored jersey is just something that the early folk didn't do (mostly for cost considerations, no); absent associations, the bright blue and bright orange, along with the jersey detail, look pretty good. (Ask a non-baseball-fan/non-purist with an eye.)

The hat? Well, on a small article of clothing, contrast between brights distracts; this is all the more problematic when your alternate/complementary color is brighter. It's pretty obvious here, the orange-brimmed hat at best gets in your eye's way, and at worst draws your eye away from the logo. Something that's non-functional-- taking attention away from what you're trying to underscore-- epitomizes bad design, doesn't it?

[Edgy MD]

(Ask a non-baseball-fan/non-purist with an eye.)

I do! And I ask myself!

The hat? Well, on a small article of clothing, contrast between brights distracts; this is all the more problematic when your alternate/complementary color is brighter.

I would say it clashes, except orange and royal are perfectly complimentary colors.

It's pretty obvious here, the orange-brimmed hat at best gets in your eye's way, and at worst draws your eye away from the logo. Something that's non-functional-- taking attention away from what you're trying to underscore-- epitomizes bad design, doesn't it?

I'd say complimentary colors on alternate panels is a solid design basic. Your point that the brim distracts from the logo is not lost, however. It is, nonethess, a giant leap forward from black hat/blue brim with the orange and blue insignia.

Baseball aside... white dress, blue hat: classic, adorable, fetching, looks great against any background --- but certainly a green one --- and catches both natural and artificial white light in a way that makes you celebrate creation.



And let's not forget the calumnious tradition that has left solid color alternates traditionally worn on Sundays, when the brightness of daytime baseball would flatter the whites the best.

Alternative, the blue dress and blue hat... a garish, obnoxious attention grab that works best indoors under the jaundiced miasma of artificial yellow.



It's an outdoor summer sport, that looks best with an outdoor summer look, where bright saturated colors work best to accessorize.

And I think the culture of the team is best served when they honor their basics, and introduce variety in the details, rather than the foundation.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Edgy DC wrote: I'd say complimentary colors on alternate panels is a solid design basic. Your point that the brim distracts from the logo is not lost, however. It is, nonethess, a giant leap forward from black hat/blue brim with the orange and blue insignia.

And having incurable herpes is better than having incurable tuberculosis. They're both less than ideal conditions to live with, though.

White's nice and clean in the summer-- I'm not arguing otherwise. But sometimes* blue and blue in the summer looks okay, too... especially on men and women of color. Unless I'm mistaken, and they're switching to gigantic Frank Gehry-building-shaped monstrosities instead of ballcaps. Are they making that switch?









*Y'know, when it's not a stacked deck from which you're dealing.

[Edgy MD]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote:

That's a powdery pastel blue on virtually transparent cotton on an toddler. It's as much a tribute to white as it is to blue.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote:

Still lighter than the Mets' royal And nonetheless, still more than a touch loud and pushy. Slam a blue hat on 'em and they become shrill.


This chick is in a conservative navy, which is what you wear as a daytime alternative to those stupid east coast situations where black is the rule, but she still is overloud and her powdery white skin become necessary to chill the effect. What are you, a Yankee fan?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote:

Indoor eveningwear --- a different story.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Two of your hats-- one pro, one con-- are navy, too, stickler. And the only one of the others that's Met blue is vagina-shaped, and worn by a Fergie kid.

If your actual point is that shitty and tasteless blue hat/clothing combos look shitty and tasteless, hey, I'm with you. If it's that other globular, self-contradictory mess of words above, well... no.

[Edgy MD]

Point taken on navy. We have to work with what we got. I ain't praising navy. But rather that the deep saturated color in summer is best used as an accessory or detail.

If it's that other globular, self-contradictory mess of words above, well... no.

Handbags! Outside! NOW, you BITCH!

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

As someone noted recently, the first Mr. Met drawings showed the orange bill! We're goign full circle.

[TransMonk]

I don't know if this was mentioned in any of the other uni threads, but the Mets online shop is selling what they are calling an Authentic 1989 Turn Back The Clock Game Performance 59FIFTY On-Field Cap.

In other words, it's the cap with a blue dot rather than an orange dot. It's on clearance sale, so get them while they're hot for $21 plus shipping.

[Guest The Second Spitter]

I don't know if this was mentioned in any of the other uni threads, but the Mets online shop is selling what they are calling an Authentic 1989 Turn Back The Clock Game Performance 59FIFTY On-Field Cap. In other words, it's the cap with a blue dot rather than an orange dot. It's on clearance sale, so get them while they're hot for $21 plus shipping.

Thanks for the tip, bro. Been after one of these. Tailor made for Centrefield, no doubt. Just like this one is tailor made for Steve J. Rogers:

[Benjamin Grimm]

Well, that sure stimulated the old gag reflex!

[stevejrogers]

Yeah, so this is coming soon...



The official "Interview Cap" to be worn in pre/postgame stuff and charity events.

What. The. Fuck? To both the idea of such a garb (yeah I know the reason) and the design itself.

[Ceetar]

Would be surprised if many beyond Terry Collins are ever seen wearing it.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I wouldn't wear it. I'd just go capless for the post-game interviews.

[Frayed Knot]

If you don't buy it, they won't keep coming out

[Edgy MD]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I wouldn't wear it. I'd just go capless for the post-game interviews.

Your hathead would be high-LAIR-ious.