IlliniKrush Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 You may not be able to recognize all of the Cubs players at Wrigley Field without a scorecard this season. The organization has decided to remove the names from the backs of the Cubs' home jerseys in an effort to revisit early baseball tradition. Either that, or equipment managers were becoming increasingly frustrated in their attempts to fit "Garciaparra" on the back of Nomar's uniform. "We thought we were in the clear when Mark Grudzielanek left [to sign with the Cardinals]," quipped John McDonough, the Cubs' marketing and broadcasting vice president. The organization, which hosts its 20th annual Cubs Convention this weekend at the Chicago Hilton & Towers, plans to continue stitching the last names on the back of the road uniforms. The 1960 White Sox were the first major-league team to place players' names on the back of their jerseys. In other news, cubs fans won't have any clue who the guys on the field in front of them are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 12:41 AM) In other news, cubs fans won't have any clue who the guys on the field in front of them are. Cubs management must have been tired of fans sporting "WOODS" and "MADDOX" jerseys. Who is willing to bet this PR move is to offset Wrigley Field's newest corporate billboards behind homeplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 Yeah, the Tribune Co isn't fooling anybody. Advertising on the scoreboard, in the dugouts, and now behind the plate permanently. Nice touch boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Does anybody in Wrigley Field actually care what the players' names are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I gotta say, as a baseball purist, I love the idea, and I with the Sox would revisit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scwible Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I heard about this in the morning before school. I can't say I don't like it but I'd personally rather have the names on the backs. They also said that the 1960 White Sox were the first to introduce names on the backs of home jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 They are trying to align themselves with the Yankees and Red Sox, teams that have actually won something. They aren't fooling anyone.....except for their 'fan base'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 "....getcha scorecards here....can't tell the players without a scorecard, now that the random testing extends into the offseason......." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 06:41 AM) In other news, cubs fans won't have any clue who the guys on the field in front of them are. Did they before? The only player they knew were number $5.25 Old Style. I do miss Old Style...never thought I'd say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 09:44 AM) I gotta say, as a baseball purist, I love the idea, and I with the Sox would revisit it. Agreed. That's something I like about the IU jerseys. That would be a cool thing to go back to now. Especially since everything is going retro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 04:12 PM) Agreed. That's something I like about the IU jerseys. That would be a cool thing to go back to now. Especially since everything is going retro. But the striped clown pants have GOT to go. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(TheDybber @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 10:18 AM) But the striped clown pants have GOT to go. Yikes. Why? It fits the way they have played this year for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 It's not a bad idea, i like revisiting old traditions...but i find this quite ironic with the new advertising gimmicks at Wrigley being introduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(TheDybber @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 11:18 AM) But the striped clown pants have GOT to go. Yikes. The candy striped pants own! This was our midnight madness shirt this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 Those things are u-g-l-y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Well, this gives them an excuse. Cub Dork 1: "Say, did you see who grounded into that double play?" Cub Dork 2: "No, sorry. I was grabbing a beer. I think it was LaTroy, or Hawkins." True story...sitting in the fifth row at the White Sox v. Cubs game on the fourth of July, I heard the guy behind me say (and I quote), "Who are they going to bring in, LaTroy or Hawkins?" In a related story...the top 5 brilliant words of wisdom I heard that day. 5. The wait for the bathroom was too long, so I used the women's. 4. Hand us the pennant now. 3. Dusty is a genius. 2. $4.50 for a beer, I'll take two. 1. Who are they going to bring in, LaTroy or Hawkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Some old traditions are worth it. Fences further back, fewer home runs, bigger emphasis on pitching, unique playing fields. Being able to tell players apart more easily, is something I like. If there was a reason like, we want the players to be more team focused, I could get behind that. If it's for the sake of tradition, feh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(winodj @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 04:52 PM) Some old traditions are worth it. Fences further back, fewer home runs, bigger emphasis on pitching, unique playing fields. Being able to tell players apart more easily, is something I like. If there was a reason like, we want the players to be more team focused, I could get behind that. If it's for the sake of tradition, feh. I like no names on the back of home jerseys. A true fan would already know who they are. Road jerseys should still have the names on the back. I think the Red Sox do this. Granted this is a biased crowd, but I bet i could throw numbers out to you guys and you would get the player's name right 95% of the time, if not more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 You may not be able to recognize all of the Cubs players at Wrigley Field without a scorecard this season. Like Cub fans know what a f***ing scorecard is. :rolly :fthecubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Peolpe it is all about cost savings. Say there are 20 jerseys per player for the season = 500 jerseys. Coaches get 9 (3 per model for the season) = 15 515 jerseys * cost to put names on $30 = $15,450. There is Billy Williams salary to coach first base. Oh and also, NOW EVERYONE'S JERSEY IS OUTDATED SO EVERYONE NEEDS A NEW ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 i really dont pay much attention to their numbers i just know why they are. hell i prob couldnt tell you half their numbers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 06:00 PM) Like Cub fans know what a f***ing scorecard is. :rolly :fthecubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 08:44 AM) I gotta say, as a baseball purist, I love the idea, and I with the Sox would revisit it. the sox away jersey would look best with no names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 08:44 AM) I gotta say, as a baseball purist, I love the idea, and I with the Sox would revisit it. I'm in total agreement here. I loved the early '90s pinstriped unis with no names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 QUOTE(ChiSoxFan @ Jan 21, 2005 -> 12:21 AM) I'm in total agreement here. I loved the early '90s pinstriped unis with no names. I still have my Ventura 23 with no name on the back. It is my favorite jersey I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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