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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 10:46am
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Chances are they could buy a couple in the gift shop.
How many shops have you seen umpire hats in? I bet they'd sell like hotcakes....
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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 11:01am
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I bought the Angels and MLB umpire versions of the light navy with the Stars & Stripes logo from last year, and I'll buy the Angels version of this one, but I would never go near this year's red umpire version. It's ghastly.
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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 12:07pm
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I bought the Angels and MLB umpire versions of the light navy with the Stars & Stripes logo from last year, and I'll buy the Angels version of this one, but I would never go near this year's red umpire version. It's ghastly.
Do they sell those on the team sites/mlb.com...what about the ump styles?

I too, don't like this year's red ones.
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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 12:11pm
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MLB Umpire's Authentic 2009 Stars & Stripes Performance 59FIFTY On-Field Cap - MLB.com Shop

Is this the 2009 version?
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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 01:25pm
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That's it.

I suppose it would look more like a straight MLB logo cap and not necessarily an umpire cap, but it's still a little cheesy. The only reason the Angels version isn't cheesy is that it's already red.

The 2008 umpire's version looks way cooler:

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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 09:33pm
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$36.99, for a hat, I can really see these just flying off the shelves...
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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 09:37pm
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$36.99, for a hat, I can really see these just flying off the shelves...
Wow, YGTBSM...I'm patriotic, but not idiotic!
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Old Tue May 26, 2009, 10:17pm
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Wow, YGTBSM...I'm patriotic, but not idiotic!
It's that brand of corporate greed that ... oh, never mind.
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Old Wed May 27, 2009, 02:08pm
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I bought the Angels and MLB umpire versions of the light navy with the Stars & Stripes logo from last year, and I'll buy the Angels version of this one, but I would never go near this year's red umpire version. It's ghastly.
...but does it match the always-popular red/scarlet umpire shirt?!?

It kills me how many of the guys in my association 1) still love that red shirt and 2) don't buy anything new. Ever.
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Old Wed May 27, 2009, 02:49pm
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Admittedly, I was a fan of the red when it first came out. Now, I don't even bring it with me so there no temptation for my partner (whomever that may be) to suggest wearing the red. Now, if they had red ball bags to go w/ my red hat and red shirt, that might change my mind! :-) On second thought...probably not.

I too, have strong opinions on guys who don't keep their gear in good shape...especially their hats, shirts, and pants...those are the things that the non-umpires notice when we step on the field. There are very few guys out there who are that hard-up for money that they can't keep their uniforms looking sharp. IMO, guys who don't look sharp bring down the entire association's reputation.
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Old Wed May 27, 2009, 02:57pm
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Has anyone worn the new New Era 5950s with the poly (rather than wool) material? I like the idea of no shrinking and moisture management, but haven't bought one yet.
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Old Wed May 27, 2009, 07:13pm
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I know of the 5950's and they're nice.
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Now, if they had red ball bags to go w/ my red hat and red shirt, that might change my mind!
Hurry! There's not much time left.

The MLS Premium Collection 2009 'DEEP' Red Short Sleeve Umpire Shirt_3 * * FREE RED BALL BAG IN PACKAGE Offer ENDS May 31, 2009* *

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