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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 08:46am
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Someone will, just wait.

Others will object to his combo hat.

Still others won't like the sunshade in his mask.

A few may take excepting to him saluting Hitler, but surprisingly less than those who object to his sunglasses.
I am wondering why he need both the sunshade and and sunglasses? It not one enough?
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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 08:49am
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I think you may be over-looking the "cool factor" (at least some folks think the sunshade looks cool, even though while wearing a hat it's of limited value). As for putting the dangler on a bit high, I think Bob Davidson may be another one.

The mask itself appears to be a standard Wilson A3009.

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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 10:43am
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The sunshade on the mask we've always laughed at, to be honest. The line I always use -- must be trying to keep the sun off his hat.

I only wear sunglasses on the plate when the sun's right in my face. I only *don't* wear them on the bases at night or when it's completely overcast with no chance of sun. I haven't embraced the yellow lenses yet.

But being told I couldn't wear them? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 11:05am
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The sunshade on the mask we've always laughed at, to be honest. The line I always use -- must be trying to keep the sun off his hat.

I only wear sunglasses on the plate when the sun's right in my face. I only *don't* wear them on the bases at night or when it's completely overcast with no chance of sun. I haven't embraced the yellow lenses yet.

But being told I couldn't wear them? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
I agree with you about the sun visor. Maybe he doesn't want the brim fade.

I've never worn sunglasses while behind the plate but I don't think it's a big deal for those that do.

For players the sunglasses have become a fashion statement. I've always been amazed at players who make sure they're on their hat during night games.
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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 11:17am
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I've always been amazed at players who make sure they're on their hat during night games.

Don't be, as they're getting paid to do so. I had an Oakley sponsorship years ago, and any time I was on a bike, wearing my uniform or representing my team, I was to wear my Oakleys. On my hat/helmet/head or on the front of my jersey. It was part of the agreement.
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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 11:34am
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The sunshade on the mask we've always laughed at, to be honest. The line I always use -- must be trying to keep the sun off his hat.
The sun visor will help him with catch/no catch on a third strike.
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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 11:37am
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The sun visor will help him with catch/no catch on a third strike.
Wow, that only took 21 posts!
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Old Wed Jun 24, 2009, 10:06pm
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That looks like the old +POS, fat tubed, aluminum frame, with Wilson pads.
Look like the old Wilson gray dyna lite frame they made for a few years a while back.

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