By Milt Harris ——Bio and Archives--February 26, 2024
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Living in Florida, spring is an exciting time of year if you’re a baseball fan. The “Grapefruit League” as it is known, gets into full swing today with a full slate of spring training games. This year, thanks to Nike, there may be more to see than the usual baseball attractions.
It seems that Nike and Fanatics have altered MLB uniforms that utilize a new lightweight fabric that many believe is not only too light, but too tight, especially in the groin area. Something that the New York Post went to great lengths to illustrate.
MLB Players’ Association Executive Director Tony Clark said complaints about wardrobe malfunctions are happening in many places where spring training has begun.
According to ESPN, Clark said:
He added: That players will continue to advocate for something more to their liking. “We’ll continue to engage those that are involved and determine next steps forward.”
Naturally, ignoring the proof that is staring them in the face, Nike offered an optimistic statement:
See through pants aren’t the only issue. ESPN reported the uniforms, made by Fanatics, are also drawing criticism for feeling cheaper. Along with the pants, the uniform jerseys players have worn have already been called out by one unnamed Orioles player, who told the Baltimore Banner it feels like a “knockoff jersey from T.J. Maxx.”
MLB Commissioner Robb Manfred told CNN:
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Maybe and maybe not.
According to the Associated Press, Phillies shortstop Trea Turner doesn’t agree. “I know everyone hates them.”
The good news, or bad news depending on how you look at it, is that not everybody is upset about the uniforms yet. The reason is because not every team has received them. Some are on backorder.
“Hopefully by Opening Day,” San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove said.
“We tried stuff on last year, we tried stuff on again in spring, but the samples they gave us, they didn’t have the proper length for anybody, so it’s hard to gauge if they fit right or not.”
Well Joe, who can say. All I know is that there are three things I always get at a “ballgame” A cold beer, a hotdog, and a bag of nuts. I want to thank Nike for at least not screwing up the beer.
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Milt spent thirty years as a sales and operations manager for an international manufacturing company. He is also a four-time published author on a variety of subjects. Now, he spends most of his time researching and writing about conservative politics and liberal folly.