MLB to have new dress code for 2003

Malleus Dei · 09-20-2002, 02:48 PM

Well, nice to see baseball is really going after its big problems.

"Baseball to eliminate baggy pants, shirts"

http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2002/0920/1434316.html

H I Mcdonough · 09-20-2002, 02:58 PM

Jeff Bagwell will have to change up. He's the only one I can think of off the top of my head who really wears his stuff baggy.

H I Mcdonough · 09-20-2002, 02:59 PM

Yes! My last post put me in AAA! I have an empty and boring life!

Scott Vibert · 09-20-2002, 03:02 PM

Manny Ramirez is another person who'll have to change.

fantom1979 · 09-20-2002, 03:06 PM

I think this is a good idea.. For those baseball players complaining, they can always go spend a day in the NFL and see what a real dress code is. Just ask Payton Manning.

LivnLegend · 09-20-2002, 03:08 PM

I think the NFL has set the standad for ridiculousness when it comes to policing the players uniforms. We'll see if MLB can come close.

I wonder if Barry Bonds will get special exemption with this like he does with his body armor?

Malleus Dei · 09-20-2002, 08:11 PM

Barry will no doubt claim that he should be exempted from the rule because he has a pre-existing body.

atomheart · 09-20-2002, 09:07 PM

Derek Bell is another. Someone's going to have to find his boat and tell him...

Joe Canadian · 09-20-2002, 11:25 PM

I've waited a long time for this rule to be implemented... David Wells and others look like total slobs when the wear their uniforms as they do today.

H I Mcdonough · 09-21-2002, 04:14 PM

I don't know why anyone would care, frankly. What about back in the day when they wore the flannels? They were baggy as hell, and everyone thinks that was great.

[WWBL]Batboy · 09-21-2002, 07:00 PM

I don't mind what style of uniform that the players wear, as long as they are clean. Biggio drives me crazy with his batting helmet that hasn't been clean since it came out of the box 4 years ago when the team changed uniforms (He got mad then 'cuz he had to throw out his older and nastier helmet). And he's not the only one who has pine tar helmet or sweat stain hat. To me that's just silly. This isn't the back yard, this is a multi-million dollar industry and these guys are wearing helmets and hats that could get up and walk out on their on. Take a little pride in yourself and clean up a little. You are a professional. Dress like it.

And don't give me any of this good luck crap. These are grown men, they need to act (by dressing) like it.

I know, I know, Crash Davis covered this in Bull Durham, talking about the shower shoes. But it's not colorful. It's lazy.

Malleus Dei · 09-21-2002, 07:12 PM

Some of the players wear some extremely dirty baseball caps as well.

Specs · 09-21-2002, 07:45 PM

fantom ... where can I find the larger version of your 'tar?

malleus ... Kline, Gagne, and Nixon are the three main offenders.

I Am The Game · 09-21-2002, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe Canadian
I've waited a long time for this rule to be implemented... David Wells and others look like total slobs when the wear their uniforms as they do today.

That isn't the uniform that makes David Wells look like a slob....that's just how he is.

Red Blow · 09-21-2002, 09:25 PM

We pussyfoot on steroids, marijuana and other illegal drugs but want our players to iron their unis.

Cooleyvol · 09-21-2002, 09:39 PM

About time they did something about the "no elastic" pants.

Nothing looks more stupid than a guy whose uniform pants are basically sweat pants with no elastic in the bottom of the leg.

Make 'em wear 'em high, like they're supposed to be worn!

In my playing days, the higher they were, the cooler they looked!

DreamTeams · 09-22-2002, 01:49 AM

I agree with you Cooleyvol. I like the high pants also. Also, I think they'll let the players wear them a little baggy as long as it's not sloppy. There's a difference. The old flannel gear they used to wear was baggy but it wasn't sloppy. In fact, it was quite manly in my opinion.

Malleus Dei · 09-22-2002, 09:34 AM

IMO they want the players to look consistent, clean, and not like slobs. Hopefully the weird things like the gold jewelry and sharktooth necklaces will be banished as well.

Red Blow · 09-22-2002, 10:49 AM

I cannot believe this thread turned serious.

Some people need to go back to rearranging their sock drawers and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing.

Baseball unis are by far the cleanest and most presentable of all the sports. Do you see Nike/Reebok logos on baseball, football, basketball, soccer or hockey unis? There is the only place you need to keep the image clean.

There are 750 major leaguers, more now that it is September. I have seen about 5 names tossed around that look "bad" in their uniforms. The only ones that might need a talking to are Wells and Livan Hernandez. Two out of 750.... and we need legislation in the CBA?

If you don't like the sweaty hats, the roughed-up batting helmets, etc... then get back in the kitchen and be quiet.

DreamTeams · 09-22-2002, 07:16 PM

Here, here Red Blow. The roughed up batting helmits and sweaty hats have always been very cool. And I must agree that baseball does sport some of the cleanest unis.

09-20-2002, 03:06 PM	#5
fantom1979 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,498	I think this is a good idea.. For those baseball players complaining, they can always go spend a day in the NFL and see what a real dress code is. Just ask Payton Manning. __________________

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LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	I think the NFL has set the standad for ridiculousness when it comes to policing the players uniforms. We'll see if MLB can come close. I wonder if Barry Bonds will get special exemption with this like he does with his body armor? __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

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Joe Canadian All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,296	I've waited a long time for this rule to be implemented... David Wells and others look like total slobs when the wear their uniforms as they do today. __________________ My Twitter \| My Blog \| My Music Fan of the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, IceCaps, Lakers, and Broncos.

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Red Blow Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 404	We pussyfoot on steroids, marijuana and other illegal drugs but want our players to iron their unis. __________________ http://www.nobl.net This is your father's league.

09-22-2002, 01:49 AM	#17
DreamTeams Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,522	I agree with you Cooleyvol. I like the high pants also. Also, I think they'll let the players wear them a little baggy as long as it's not sloppy. There's a difference. The old flannel gear they used to wear was baggy but it wasn't sloppy. In fact, it was quite manly in my opinion. __________________ Last edited by DreamTeams; 09-25-2002 at 05:48 PM.

09-20-2002, 02:58 PM	#2
H I Mcdonough Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 291	Jeff Bagwell will have to change up. He's the only one I can think of off the top of my head who really wears his stuff baggy.

09-20-2002, 02:59 PM	#3
H I Mcdonough Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 291	Yes! My last post put me in AAA! I have an empty and boring life!

09-20-2002, 03:02 PM	#4
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,266	Manny Ramirez is another person who'll have to change.

09-20-2002, 09:07 PM	#8
atomheart Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 454	Derek Bell is another. Someone's going to have to find his boat and tell him...

09-21-2002, 04:14 PM	#10
H I Mcdonough Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 291	I don't know why anyone would care, frankly. What about back in the day when they wore the flannels? They were baggy as hell, and everyone thinks that was great.

09-21-2002, 07:00 PM	#11
[WWBL]Batboy Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 485	I don't mind what style of uniform that the players wear, as long as they are clean. Biggio drives me crazy with his batting helmet that hasn't been clean since it came out of the box 4 years ago when the team changed uniforms (He got mad then 'cuz he had to throw out his older and nastier helmet). And he's not the only one who has pine tar helmet or sweat stain hat. To me that's just silly. This isn't the back yard, this is a multi-million dollar industry and these guys are wearing helmets and hats that could get up and walk out on their on. Take a little pride in yourself and clean up a little. You are a professional. Dress like it. And don't give me any of this good luck crap. These are grown men, they need to act (by dressing) like it. I know, I know, Crash Davis covered this in Bull Durham, talking about the shower shoes. But it's not colorful. It's lazy.

09-21-2002, 09:39 PM	#16
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	About time they did something about the "no elastic" pants. Nothing looks more stupid than a guy whose uniform pants are basically sweat pants with no elastic in the bottom of the leg. Make 'em wear 'em high, like they're supposed to be worn! In my playing days, the higher they were, the cooler they looked!

09-22-2002, 10:49 AM	#19
Red Blow Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 404	I cannot believe this thread turned serious. Some people need to go back to rearranging their sock drawers and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing. Baseball unis are by far the cleanest and most presentable of all the sports. Do you see Nike/Reebok logos on baseball, football, basketball, soccer or hockey unis? There is the only place you need to keep the image clean. There are 750 major leaguers, more now that it is September. I have seen about 5 names tossed around that look "bad" in their uniforms. The only ones that might need a talking to are Wells and Livan Hernandez. Two out of 750.... and we need legislation in the CBA? If you don't like the sweaty hats, the roughed-up batting helmets, etc... then get back in the kitchen and be quiet. __________________ http://www.nobl.net This is your father's league.

09-22-2002, 07:16 PM	#20
DreamTeams Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,522	Here, here Red Blow. The roughed up batting helmits and sweaty hats have always been very cool. And I must agree that baseball does sport some of the cleanest unis. __________________