It appears as if I am becoming the ECB resident Uniwatch contributor. Earlier this week, the Baltimore Orioles unveiled long-anticipated changes to their jerseys, the first truly significant changes in quite some time. As a Nats fan born on the O's, I will say that I like their new duds. There are many, many updates to the jerseys, including a more ornothologically-correct bird (perched on the logo), and a few changes to the caps. I'm going to focus on the two most significant changes. Of course, by now, you've probably already heard or read no less than a dozen blog posts on this topic.
Here, Jim Palmer, schill for The Money Store and anybody else who will feed his huge ego, models the new Baltimore road jersey. And yes, O's fans, I did say BALTIMORE. Seriously Orioles, nicely done. You took the "Baltimore" out of Orioles shortly after the Senators last left town. D.C. gets a team that prominently features "DC" and "Washington" in its apparel. Time to put the "Baltimore" back in the jersey. It's nice script, although if you have any really fat players on your team, that tapered script might not look so well-proportioned. A really sharp looking jersey, and what makes it even more sharp looking...
This jersey patch appears on Baltimore's road jerseys. I LOVE THIS PATCH. Yes, I am a "true son of Maryland" according to the bio on my law firm's website because of my affiliation to Maryland state schools and love for the Terps. Many of you have questioned that love for the state because of my affinity for D.C. teams. Sorry gang... lower Montgomery County means Washingtonian. But lest you forget, the District of Columbia sits on land that formerly belonged to Maryland.
I digress... this is a really sharp looking patch that is meant to harken back to the old circular logo with the cartoon bird in the middle. I support making any use out of the Maryland state flag that you can, as we undoubtedly have the greatest state flag in the whole U.S. of A. I love that the Terps end zones feature the Calvert and Baltimore, and I love that this jersey patch features that as well. Note that on the home jerseys, the wording in the orange circle reads "Baltimore Orioles."
So O's fans... you think you have great new jerseys? You think you can mock those of us Nats fans 30 miles down I-295 for falling behind and coming out with new uniforms that might not be as sharp? You think you're above us? Well, I give you....
THIS!!!!!
I suppose all the MLB teams are coming out with this hideous hat with the stars and stripes through their alternate logo to support Veterans causes. I support the movement, I do not support the hat. Like supporting the troops and opposing the war.
Anyway, nice job Orioles! And Orioles fan, enjoy!
9 Responses:
Perhaps if your career ERA was 2.86, you might have a huge ego too. Palmer was a stud.
Yes, your opposition to the stars and stripes outfits is JUST like opposing the war and supporting the troops...!
I said a few years ago that I would snatch one of these up as soon as they were available... unfortunately, there's no one on the team currently I'd be really excited to represent out here! Can they make one of these with Cal's info, please? Or perhaps Brooksie?
The patch with the Calverts and Crosslands is a interesting touch. Guess Angelos is realizing that with the Nationals this he cannot expect to be a regional deal anymore.
Now only if they can make some less superficial changes.
Steve, if you can't get behind Brian Roberts, Nick Markakis, and Melvin Mora, you haven't been following the Orioles closely enough (not that I've been a great fan or anything).
Mark, it's easy to be a "stud" but still be a "douche." See: Owens, Terrell; Ramirez, Manny; Bryant, Kobe.
Its not that I don't think they're good players, I just don't see them as being as inspiring as the players of old. And no, I haven't been following them that closely, even before I moved out to AZ. The last season I really, really watched was '97. I just haven't been able to get into them since then, mostly because the office has continued to piss me off, but the team hasn't been competitive either.
@ Jeremy- I can't speak to the douche issue; I've only met the man once. He was incredibly gracious and nice.
You don't suppose that anything to do with the fact that I was wearing a Jim Palmer jersey at the time?
I like that Paul beat me to calling out that the flag is actually comprised of the coat of arms of George Calvert, the first Lord of Baltimore. The red/white portion are the Crossland arms (Calvert's mother's family) and the black/gold checkering are the Calvert arms (Calvert's father's family).
Read this to complete your half-assed Montgomery County education and learn how Red-White is actually linked to slavery.
I like the Unis. Good job.
And I like the U-MD end zones.
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