FlaCWS Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Since the Sox played a day game today, how about a light topic for the night: When and why did the black uni's go from being our alternates to our primaries? Personally I hate it, as I think the home pinstripes are one of the classiest uniforms in MLB, and the road grays with script "Chicago" convey hometown pride. The black was always cool once a week, as a nice change of pace, but seeing them everyday makes it feel like we're still in spring training. So I was just curious if I missed an announcement about this... OK, end of rant. Play ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 It's superstition, bay-bee. The pinstripe top and Chicago gray are still primaries, as far as I know. Also, I recall a lot of black top wearing in the great year of 2005. Plus, this is just sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I agree 100% Those uniforms used to be badass when they wore them rarely and were the only team that really had an alternate jersey. I started a uniform count with the W-L as well. Maybe I'll put it in my sig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I've never been a big fan of the grays, but I love the white pinstripes. I just wish we'd wear the white pinstripes at home, the blacks on the road, and use the grays as alternates. Then again, I got into the team during the good guys wear black era, so of course i'm biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 There we go...in the sig now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Cali, I've read that the vest jersey has been retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaCWS Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 09:27 PM) There we go...in the sig now. Wow, I didn't even realize they've worn the black for all but TWO games. That is ridiculous. To the point about superstition, as far as I recall they didn't wear the black in any of the '05 playoff or WS games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I was referring to the regular season. They wore a great deal of black in the early part of the season, and I imagine that will always be the norm now--with the thought that the black is a warmer jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 06:37 PM) Cali, I've read that the vest jersey has been retired. Aight, I'll just take it out of there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (FlaCWS @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 09:10 PM) Since the Sox played a day game today, how about a light topic for the night: When and why did the black uni's go from being our alternates to our primaries? Personally I hate it, as I think the home pinstripes are one of the classiest uniforms in MLB, and the road grays with script "Chicago" convey hometown pride. The black was always cool once a week, as a nice change of pace, but seeing them everyday makes it feel like we're still in spring training. So I was just curious if I missed an announcement about this... OK, end of rant. Play ball! It's to honor Jackie Robinson. Duh... You don't like it? Fine, be a racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (FlaCWS @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 08:44 PM) Wow, I didn't even realize they've worn the black for all but TWO games. That is ridiculous. To the point about superstition, as far as I recall they didn't wear the black in any of the '05 playoff or WS games. Well because their favorite jerseys, especially Jon Garland's favorite, the white vests were retired which I think is dumb. Those were my favorite jerseys by far. They wore those in the playoffs until they lost. I personally like the black jerseys best, now that those are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 08:20 PM) I've never been a big fan of the grays, but I love the white pinstripes. I don't disagree, but pinstriped baseball jerseys aren't exactly unique. Personally, I luv the black jerseys and think they're badass. It's nice to see the team wear them often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I love the black ones. Maybe it's been surperstitious so far this year...but I think the hotter it gets the less we'll see them. I honestly think though the white pinstripes are my least favorite of them all...especially after nixing the vests..those were awesome IMO. Why'd the get rid of them? I love Colorado's black vests they wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I loved all 4 of the jerseys, and I'm sad to hear the vests got retired. I had no idea. I think the black tops look great and I agree we'll start seeing them less as the weather warms up. There was nothing better than seeing the black alternate unis come out when the team needed to turn a losing streak around. Badass fo' sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnwood Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 The black "alternate" is my favorite jersey. The more the better. QUOTE (FlaCWS @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 09:44 PM) To the point about superstition, as far as I recall they didn't wear the black in any of the '05 playoff or WS games. I don't think MLB allows teams to wear alternate jerseys during the playoffs. I could be wrong, but I don't recall seeing any team wearing an alternate during a playoff or WS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 As I understand it, the uniform is up to the starting pitcher that day. Or so I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 15, 2008 -> 11:03 PM) I loved all 4 of the jerseys, and I'm sad to hear the vests got retired. I had no idea. I think the black tops look great and I agree we'll start seeing them less as the weather warms up. There was nothing better than seeing the black alternate unis come out when the team needed to turn a losing streak around. Badass fo' sure. The white pinstripes are my favorite, but I agree that you can't go wrong with the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Didn't the jersey selection used to be starting pitcher's preference?? I thought I heard that somewhere. anyway for the record: white pinstripe all black vest of any color GODAWFUL I'm glad they got retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (the People's Champ @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 10:58 AM) Didn't the jersey selection used to be starting pitcher's preference?? I thought I heard that somewhere. anyway for the record: white pinstripe all black vest of any color GODAWFUL I'm glad they got retired You probably heard it two posts earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 You probably heard it two posts earlier. No, I actually heard it before that. Way to sneak that post in before me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Bring back the shorts!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 where did you all find out about the vests being retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I like the pinstripes better, although the black is nice as well to throw in there as a change... I'll miss the vest jerseys as I always liked those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (zenryan @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 05:23 PM) where did you all find out about the vests being retired? It was mentioned on the UniWatch blog a couple times in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnwood Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 QUOTE (zenryan @ Apr 16, 2008 -> 05:23 PM) where did you all find out about the vests being retired? Unis (and diamonds) are forever March 28, 2008, 3:41 PM ET • No more sleeveless alternate jersey for the White Sox -- it's been mothballed. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/080325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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