Alternate Jerseys

[TylerD]

Sorry if this has been posted a million times but I have tried to look everywhere and can't seem to find an answer. When do the Sox wear their alt jerseys? I thought it was every Friday night home game or away game. But last Friday was the first time in a long time I have seen the alt red jersey. Is it totally random or is the Friday night thing still the case?

[Kimmi]

Sorry if this has been posted a million times but I have tried to look everywhere and can't seem to find an answer. When do the Sox wear their alt jerseys? I thought it was every Friday night home game or away game. But last Friday was the first time in a long time I have seen the alt red jersey. Is it totally random or is the Friday night thing still the case?

 

My understanding is that it's a Friday night thing, and that the starting pitcher gets to select whether he wants the regular jersey or the alternate jersey.

 

Also, they wore the alt jerseys in the first game of the double header yesterday, presumably because it was a double header.

[mvp 78]

https://uniformlineup.com/boston/bos-daily-uni-lineups/

 

It is mainly a Friday thing. There are other times that they use alternates like Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.

 

Fridays when the Sox didn't use alternates:

May 19th - Sale pitched (away)

June 2nd - Porcello (away)

June 9th - Johnson (home)

June 30th - Fister (away)

 

Interesting that they have skipped 4 alternate jersey nights this year. They only skipped 1 last year.

[mvp 78]

https://www.overthemonster.com/2017/4/12/15266614/mlb-red-sox-holiday-jerseys-mothers-day-fathers-fay

 

Looks like no more special jerseys after the AS break.

[mvp 78]

http://www.weei.com/blogs/rob-bradford/red-sox-wear-nicknames-back-jerseys

 

Though the players' weekend should provide for some interesting notes... 8/25 - 8/27 (at BAL)

[sk7326]

Fridays mostly ... fwiw, the navys get a thumbs up, the reds get several thumbs down

[dannycater]

The Red Tops always come off as exhibition jerseys to me. If you are going to go alternate go with those funky white hat, throw back milk man jerseys, at least you have some sort of like "hey, that's pretty cool," or "my god, they look like a milk man's convention!"....or find a new one...throwback 70s...The Red top? yawn.

[dannycater]

Blue tops might be a little better, but still feels like exhibition game.

[TylerD]

Thanks everyone. That clears it up for me. Still wanot h they would wear them a bit more. The blue especially looks fantastic.

[Kimmi]

Hmmm, I kind of like the red top jerseys...

[TylerD]

Hmmm, I kind of like the red top jerseys...

 

I do like them as well I just feel red is used quite a bit especially now that the Jays have been wearing their Canada Day jerseys on Sundays.

[mvp 78]

I hate all of the alternates. I'm surprised they've never really latched on to the '75 unis as an alternate. If you're going to have an alternate, make it interesting and something the fans can remember fondly.

[TylerD]

I hate all of the alternates. I'm surprised they've never really latched on to the '75 unis as an alternate. If you're going to have an alternate, make it interesting and something the fans can remember fondly.

 

Didn't we bring the pull over jerseys back for a game or two a while ago? Those are super cool though.

[mvp 78]

Didn't we bring the pull over jerseys back for a game or two a while ago? Those are super cool though.

 

http://nesn.com/2015/05/red-sox-wear-throwback-jerseys-as-boston-honors-1975-team-photos/

 

I believe they only did it in 2015.

 

I like these as alternates because it still works with the current color scheme. The all red and all blue jerseys don't do it for me.

[a700hitter]

I hate looking at anything other than the traditional uniforms, but I can live with the occasional throwback uniforms of the 1970's. As a kid, when I went to the games, it was a big deal to see the professionals in their traditional uniforms. All of my memories of the great moments involve our Sox playing in the traditional or 1970s uniforms and the opposition in their traditional uniforms. I don't like the Memorial Day, 4th of July, camouflage, Mothers Day Pink and Father's Day blue uniforms. It is like watching a softball game with those uniforms. I think that if I was a kid and it was my first game at Fenway Park that it would be a disappointment to see the team in one of those uniforms. David Ortiz in pink hitting a walk off home run just doesn't look right in a highlight reel. If Chris Sale pitches a no-hitter, posters of the last out will not look right if he is wearing one of those red, white and blue uniforms with Stars and Stripes. I think it dilutes the brand and it does nothing for the enjoyment of the fans. Isn't the whole endeavor about the fans' experience. It is just another example of baseball executives making misguided business decisions. Frankly, some of these uniforms look ridiculous.

[TylerD]

I hate looking at anything other than the traditional uniforms, but I can live with the occasional throwback uniforms of the 1970's. As a kid, when I went to the games, it was a big deal to see the professionals in their traditional uniforms. All of my memories of the great moments involve our Sox playing in the traditional or 1970s uniforms and the opposition in their traditional uniforms. I don't like the Memorial Day, 4th of July, camouflage, Mothers Day Pink and Father's Day blue uniforms. It is like watching a softball game with those uniforms. I think that if I was a kid and it was my first game at Fenway Park that it would be a disappointment to see the team in one of those uniforms. David Ortiz in pink hitting a walk off home run just doesn't look right in a highlight reel. If Chris Sale pitches a no-hitter, posters of the last out will not look right if he is wearing one of those red, white and blue uniforms with Stars and Stripes. I think it dilutes the brand and it does nothing for the enjoyment of the fans. Isn't the whole endeavor about the fans' experience. It is just another example of baseball executives making misguided business decisions. Frankly, some of these uniforms look ridiculous.

 

Couldn't agree more with this actually! It's a money grab is what it is. I don't mind the casual change on Friday to the blue or red just to change it up but that is about it. There is just too many new jerseys and hats now. The Yankees have stuck to their colours pretty much since they have been in the MLB.

 

I agree with the throw backs as an alt jersey once and a while. I really like those and it makes you feel like you are watching some classic baseball from the 70's. No idea why we don't do it more often.

[mvp 78]

I hate looking at anything other than the traditional uniforms, but I can live with the occasional throwback uniforms of the 1970's. As a kid, when I went to the games, it was a big deal to see the professionals in their traditional uniforms. All of my memories of the great moments involve our Sox playing in the traditional or 1970s uniforms and the opposition in their traditional uniforms. I don't like the Memorial Day, 4th of July, camouflage, Mothers Day Pink and Father's Day blue uniforms. It is like watching a softball game with those uniforms. I think that if I was a kid and it was my first game at Fenway Park that it would be a disappointment to see the team in one of those uniforms. David Ortiz in pink hitting a walk off home run just doesn't look right in a highlight reel. If Chris Sale pitches a no-hitter, posters of the last out will not look right if he is wearing one of those red, white and blue uniforms with Stars and Stripes. I think it dilutes the brand and it does nothing for the enjoyment of the fans. Isn't the whole endeavor about the fans' experience. It is just another example of baseball executives making misguided business decisions. Frankly, some of these uniforms look ridiculous.

 

So you don't own one of those beautiful camouflage Sox hats then?

[TylerD]

So you don't own one of those beautiful camouflage Sox hats then?

 

Lmao, that's the problem with all these alternates. I actually wouldn't mind owning a blue alt jersey. Ugh.

[S5Dewey]

The only thing I ask about jerseys is that they not have both teams wearing the same color jerseys on the same day. I'm old and easily confused.

[a700hitter]

So you don't own one of those beautiful camouflage Sox hats then?

I can see them wearing this stuff during Battong Practice and Spring Training (like the St. Patrick's Day green) and still being able to market it. Just keep it out of the regular season games.

[a700hitter]

The only thing I ask about jerseys is that they not have both teams wearing the same color jerseys on the same day. I'm old and easily confused.

Every team in both leagues were wearing the same uniforms. I was switching back and forth from game to game and I had no idea what team was at bat or in the field.

[TylerD]

The only thing I ask about jerseys is that they not have both teams wearing the same color jerseys on the same day. I'm old and easily confused.

 

Lol I could only imagine watching a Jays and Sox game on Sunday when the Jays are wearing their alt red jerseys. I am sure I would constantly have to remind my dad which team is which lol.

[sk7326]

I don't mind some alternates - I like secondary logos (I liked the Red Sox "Socks" friday night hat when they sported them). The Navy ones are fine. Other stuff - or holday specific stuff is silly. And for the most part, the team cannot really improve on the home whites - although going with a 1975 era hat would be the sort of change I'd approve of.

[a700hitter]

I don't mind some alternates - I like secondary logos (I liked the Red Sox "Socks" friday night hat when they sported them). The Navy ones are fine. Other stuff - or holday specific stuff is silly. And for the most part, the team cannot really improve on the home whites - although going with a 1975 era hat would be the sort of change I'd approve of.

The hanging Sox logo and throwback uniforms are fine. They are part of the team's history. But the pink and blue, camo, and red white and blue Stars and Stripes are confusing because every team is wearing them. Part of the idea of a uniform (in fact the main idea) is to identify your team.

[TylerD]

The hanging Sox logo and throwback uniforms are fine. They are part of the team's history. But the pink and blue, camo, and red white and blue Stars and Stripes are confusing because every team is wearing them. Part of the idea of a uniform (in fact the main idea) is to identify your team.

 

Agreed with this completely. Which is why I also don't mind the alt red jerseys once in a blue moon. Even though its not historic I can see them worn the odd time as they are Red. If any team is wearing an all red jersey it should be the REDsox. Teams like the Jays wearing them or when the Atlanta Braves wore red didn't make any sense to me.

[mvp 78]

Agreed with this completely. Which is why I also don't mind the alt red jerseys once in a blue moon. Even though its not historic I can see them worn the odd time as they are Red. If any team is wearing an all red jersey it should be the REDsox. Teams like the Jays wearing them or when the Atlanta Braves wore red didn't make any sense to me.

 

The Canadian flag is RED and white. They have the RED maple leaf in their logo. I think that's what they are going for.

 

 

I blame ATL for the red Jays jerseys.

[Spudboy]

I hate looking at anything other than the traditional uniforms, but I can live with the occasional throwback uniforms of the 1970's. As a kid, when I went to the games, it was a big deal to see the professionals in their traditional uniforms. All of my memories of the great moments involve our Sox playing in the traditional or 1970s uniforms and the opposition in their traditional uniforms. I don't like the Memorial Day, 4th of July, camouflage, Mothers Day Pink and Father's Day blue uniforms. It is like watching a softball game with those uniforms. I think that if I was a kid and it was my first game at Fenway Park that it would be a disappointment to see the team in one of those uniforms. David Ortiz in pink hitting a walk off home run just doesn't look right in a highlight reel. If Chris Sale pitches a no-hitter, posters of the last out will not look right if he is wearing one of those red, white and blue uniforms with Stars and Stripes. I think it dilutes the brand and it does nothing for the enjoyment of the fans. Isn't the whole endeavor about the fans' experience. It is just another example of baseball executives making misguided business decisions. Frankly, some of these uniforms look ridiculous.

 

Amen.

 

I never give these carnival uniforms any thought. I'm glad that I have Internet porn.

[TylerD]

The Canadian flag is RED and white. They have the RED maple leaf in their logo. I think that's what they are going for.

 

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I blame ATL for the red Jays jerseys.

 

Ya fair point which makes sense they wear it on Canada day. But they are wearing them every week now. Just seems strange to me even though the Canadian flag is Red and white. Jays colours have always been blue and white. Takes some getting used to.

[dustcover]

 

I'd be just as happy if the Sox reverted to the 75 uni's all season long.