The Amazin' Mets

[JCMAN320]

Here is an image of the new Mets jerseys:

[ZippyTheChimp]

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Getting back to the original.

Never liked the small player number on the front under the logo - too Dodgers, who had it at least as far back as the 1950s. The Dodgers introduced an all green uniform, no blue at all, in 1937. The following year, they went back to Dodger blue, and replaced the capital letters DODGERS with the now familiar script.

I think the Mets uniform with the multicolored stripes down the shoulders and pants was the ugliest.

Who remembers the weird Chicago White Sox uniforms of the 1970s?

[JCMAN320]

The Chi Sox uniforms were horrific!!

[nycla3]

Ya mean these?



Worn once - during the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals at Comiskey Park on August 8, 1976. Sox won, 5-2.

[ZippyTheChimp]

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Yes, those. The "regular" uniform had sort of Capri pants. Not sure, but I seem to remember a road uniform that had the shirt and collar B&W reversed, which looked even sillier. When the Sox came into YS, the Scooter had a field day with it. Said they looked like they were going clam-digging.

The uniform that JCMan posted was the early '80s replacement, not much better. There was a contest in Chicago to design the uniform, an a few that actaully made it to prototype were beyond belief.

I'll hunt around.

[ZippyTheChimp]

[Radiohead]

Most '70's uniform styles were horrid.....





Hairstyles weren't much better.......



As for the Mets, I still prefer this uniform without the drop shadow..




From the days when Shea looked like this...

[hbcat]

Nice photos, Radiohead. You even have the requisite airliner coming in to JFK.

As for really bad uniforms, how about these from the Padres softball-look era:



I like the "new" style the Mets are going with. Don't know if it will do much for their place in the standings though.

[ZippyTheChimp]

The Mets will offer a contract to Bengie Moilina today. Speculation is for one year. Mets are also expected to make an offer to Jason Bay. This would fill holes at C and LF, and add a power bat.

Still need a starting pitcher.

[ZippyTheChimp]

In the Rule 5 draft, Mets selected RHP Carlos Monasterios from the Philly organization. He started out in the Yankee system and went to Philly as part of the Abreu deal. Mets immediately sent him to the Dodgers for cash. Looks like the Mets raided the Philly farm without having to carry him on the ML roster next year.

Sometimes these Rule 5 picks have impact. Last year, the Mets selected Darren O'Day from the Angels, but he didn't stay on the roster. Rangers claimed him on waivers, and he had a good year in the bullpen with a 1.94 ERA. Johann Santana was a Rule 5 pick by the Twins.

Mets reportedly offered Jason Bay a 4 year contract at $65 million. The Red Sox already offered him $60 million to re-sign. Will Bay leave the Sox for the Mets for $5 million? I don't think so.

[ZippyTheChimp]

[Knocks loudly on door]

Omar, are you in there? Your phone isn't working. No incoming calls.

[TREPYE]

I wish that they would stop effing around with Bay and give him the 5th year already. Before he even becomes part of the team you are making him disgrunteled.

This is what I cant stand about the Wilpons.

They should release castillo and deduct some portion of Omars salary to help pay for the remainder of this stiffs contract. This way they can sign Hudson.

[OmegaNYC]

[Knocks loudly on door]

Omar, are you in there? Your phone isn't working. No incoming calls.

[ Kicks down the door]

Omar! Why are you just sitting there in that chair? Besides, why are you just sitting there looking out of the window? [ Swings chair around ] Oh, my GOD! You're a Mannequin!

[ZippyTheChimp]

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Oh, big deal.

So is Daniel Murphy.

[TREPYE]

Almost Christmas and the Mets still with their thumb up their rectum....