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Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:58 pm EDT

Fashion Ump: Tigers and Pirates prove retro isn't always rad

By 'Duk

The Tigers and Pirates went super-retro on Sunday afternoon with each sporting the unis from the time the two teams met in the 1909 World Series. Though the look no doubt tickled all of those who were alive to see Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb face off, the extra-baggy look didn't quite work and if Dontrelle Willis'(notes) career weren't already flagging, I'd blame that super-loose Tigers shirt for the eight walks he issued over 3 2/3 innings. I'm usually a fan of any throwback day, but this one was a big whiffer.

Fashion Ump ruling: Down on strikes! 

The Fashion Ump makes a few more rulings below ...

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Ah, now this is something more my speed. On Saturday, the Indians and Cardinals commemorated their fantastic 1988 seasons —  when both squads finished under .500 — and tickled all of us who remember watching Tommy Herr and Brook Jacoby do their thing. Extra points to St. Louis for sticking with the pullover approach.

Fashion Ump ruling: Back-to-back jacks 

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Anyone know if Joe Beimel(notes) is intentionally trying to look like Ogre these days?

Fashion Ump ruling: Mark it 'U' for unkempt, dude. 

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When the Red Sox unveiled a few new changes to their uniforms over the winter, the most controversial introduction was the occasional "Hanging Sox" hat. Most Red Sox fans acted as if the cap had been sent here by the devil himself, but I wanted to reserve judgment until actually seeing it on the field. I finally did over the weekend and I'd like to add that I'm just as appalled as my brothers from Boston. I'd say to put these hats on mothballs, but I think even moths have enough fashion sense to stay away from them. 

Fashion Ump ruling: Sent to the showers

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Anyone else think John Smoltz(notes) has a little Mr. Rogers sweater thing going on here? 

Fashion Ump ruling: Bloop single 

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I've been sitting on this clip for awhile now, but I still love the fact that President Obama goes to his daughter's soccer game while looking like Ozzie Guillen during a pitching change. 

Fashion Ump ruling: Double to the gap

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Finally, here's three of the better fan-produced t-shirts I've seen lately from the minds at (L to R) Talking Chop, Miller Park Drunk and No Mas. Get 'em while they're hot.

Fashion Ump ruling: Triple play, of course

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  1. eight inches
    1. Posted by eight inches Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:24 pm EDT

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    I wonder how the players feel about wearing such wierd uniforms.
  2. JHitts
    2. Posted by JHitts Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:38 pm EDT

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    Sorry uni ump, but those things were gorgeous.
  3. JHitts
    3. Posted by JHitts Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:38 pm EDT

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    (The Tigers and Pirates ones, that is.)
  4. erno
    4. Posted by erno Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:03 pm EDT

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    You couldn't be more wrong about those uni's. Those vintage Detroit and Pittsburgh uniforms were great.
  5. Geoff D
    5. Posted by Geoff D Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:15 pm EDT

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    i didnt mind the hanging socks, those dirty dirty sox ....
  6. Sundance Kid
    6. Posted by Sundance Kid Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    No way! those pirate/tiger uni's are awesome! its the uni's from the 80's that should NEVER come back
  7. Davey Haze
    7. Posted by Davey Haze Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:38 pm EDT

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    i have both stephen drew and jason bartlett. i need to trade one and keep one. which do i trade and which do i keep? which has a better outlook for the season going forward?
  8. J Harrison
    8. Posted by J Harrison Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:09 pm EDT

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    Holy smokes, I'm famous! That's me in the FAILCOUER shirt. All credit goes to the guys at http://www.talkingchop.com. I was in from out of town, was going to a Braves game, and wanted to make a splash. I even did a crappy writeup, which can be found here - http://www.redreporter.com/2009/6/10/904589/rr-eyewitness-report-turner-field
  9. NY SUX
    9. Posted by NY SUX Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:26 pm EDT

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    Cool! That's me in the FAILCOUER shirt. I wear it to every game after making it this spring. He sucks!!
  10. Jo Bangles
    10. Posted by Jo Bangles Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:28 pm EDT

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    I gotta side with 'Duk on the stupid 1909 unis. There's a reason that uniforms and other equipment have evolved over time.
    More importantly, though, check out the Obama nose-pick at the beginning of that video. By my count, he was working the nostrils for at least 10 seconds. Good man!
  11. J. Ro
    11. Posted by J. Ro Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:14 am EDT

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    Jeremy and SUX... clearly one of you is a liar.
  12. david m
    12. Posted by david m Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:44 am EDT

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    when is detroit going to realize that dontrelle sucks and will never be the guy he was in his first couple of seasons in the bigs. buy him out of his contract and bring up a fresh are from AAA.
  13. Jeff
    13. Posted by Jeff Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:03 am EDT

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    The Cardinals pullover style jerseys still look good. I think that they need to wear the powder blue jerseys from earlier in that decade though.
    The 1909 ones look dumb. I think if anything the Cubs need to wear 1908 throwbacks... couldn't hurt, right?
  14. Scotty Too Hotty
    14. Posted by Scotty Too Hotty Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:56 am EDT

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    What's so exciting about that O's shirt?
  15. Chris
    15. Posted by Chris Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:19 am EDT

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    Good job with the whole curse word on the end of the bat in the Orioles shirt, great family oriented material for all here.
  16. Decapitated Mr. Redlegs
    16. Posted by Decapitated Mr. Redlegs Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:08 pm EDT

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    Yeah just like all your fantasy team names, BukKakE KinGs!!, Pink Flamingos, The Teabaggers and BuKkAkE KinGs!! again for good measure.
  17. J Harrison
    17. Posted by J Harrison Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:23 pm EDT

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    J. Ro - No lying here, I promise that's my ugly behind. Although I do agree that NY SUX.
  18. KaraK
    18. Posted by KaraK Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:32 pm EDT

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    Even my 6 year old daughter was able to see the difference in the Sox uniforms "What are the Red Sox wearing? Did they forget what they're supposed to wear?" Pretty sure that says it all.
  19. Jeff
    19. Posted by Jeff Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:40 pm EDT

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    Those aren't throwbacks to a golden era... those are schillings socks... from the Series...
  20. Teener501
    20. Posted by Teener501 Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:26 pm EDT

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    I love those Cardinals pullover jerseys. Want one now! And the Cards baby blue ones from the 80's are still classic. Which is weird because the Blue jays brought the baby blues back and it's not looking so good.
  21. Scrubs
    21. Posted by Scrubs Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    Totally digging the Billy Ripken tribute.
  22. GET MONEY
    22. Posted by GET MONEY Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    @Teener501
    What you don't like the Blue Jays powder blue throwback? I always love throwback powder blues and that one looked just as good. Reminds me of the SD Chargers powder blue throwback. That one is a classic.
    @Jeremy H
    If I had to believe any of you liars it would probably be you since you posted first. With all of your fantasy leagues, including 6 this year alone, I don't see how you find time to eat let alone make jerseys.
  23. J Harrison
    23. Posted by J Harrison Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    I didn't make the shirt, only wore it. And the trick with any fantasy team is to draft well, set a lineup and don't screw with it. I like the Blue Jays' baby blues myself, and love the Cardinal ones too.
  24. Steve
    24. Posted by Steve Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    When Beimel comes in, the fans should chant: " Fireball! Fireball! Fireball! " and watch as he torches the lead.
  25. Paulygirl
    25. Posted by Paulygirl Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    Was at that throwback to 1909 game and thought it was great for us old folks. But the choice of days was unfortunately on "kid's day" where much of the distractions that broke up a ballgame for kids that get too easily bored were not presented for them. The Jumbotron was turned into an old fashioned scoreboard without the usual theatrics and cartoons, no statistics as to player performance , No pierogie race, no t-shrts or contests in between innings and GOOD GRIEF!!! no "Take me out to the ballgame" being sung. I personally enjoyed th euncluttered purity of the game. However, the little guys that were present on "their" day seemed to spend it going to the souvenir and food courts. Lots of kids up and down the aisles and the two littlle ones in front of me began complaining about 1 1/2 innings in and never stopped while they were in their seats. Also thought that the large number of Detroit fans who were present may not have appreciated the celebration of the Penguins victory over the Redwings especially when this game was recognizing the defeat of the Detroit Tigers in the 1909 Series.

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