It looks like the Mets are attempting to make some amends regarding the whole drama that surrounded their inaugural patch for this seasons uniforms.
At the risk of reigniting the silly “patch” controversy that developed last month, the Mets introduced another patch — not a replacement — Thursday.
The new one will adorn the left side of the team’s caps during the regular season.
This patch celebrates the first season of Citi Field. The arches of the rotunda of Citi Field are depicted.
This new patch had actually been introduced at the same time as the Domino’s Pizza patch, but became overshadowed during the controversy.
It’s a very sharp design that really captures the new stadium and is much more appealing.
The Mets will sport this patch for all 162 games this season, and so far it looks to be available on three different variations including the traditional cap shown above.
Actually, I can’t wait to get a hold of one of these new hats myself…
It would be nice to take it to games and try to have it signed by as many players as I can, as well as Jerry Manuel.
The best thing about this design is that you don’t get hungry after looking at it for a few minutes.
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Oddly enuff i was @ the mall last nite and went to modells and came across this cap along with the all black one and purchased both . So u can imagine what kind of state of shock i was in when i saw them
Here’s the scoop about the patch according to the Mets press release:
The Mets will wear a new cap for the entirety of the 2009 season featuring a patch on the left side commemorating the opening of Citi Field. The team will wear the new caps on Monday for team photos, and then the caps will debut officially on Opening Day.
In a nutshell… yes they are wearing the new patches on the hats but the dominoes logo stays on the jersey…
For the record, that patch was not in response to the “Dominos” logo or anything…This patch was designed by the Mets (Citi made the other), and it was done before the Citi patch was submitted.
That hat makes me think I’m looking Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in the Dayton 500. It doesn’t look too bad but doesn’t add anything either. I like the visual simplicity of a plain batting helmet. The uniform has enough logos and details without another one on the hat.
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I’M PURELY SPECULATING HERE; BUT SINCE THE NAME “CITI” IS A COMMERCIAL BRANDNAME. IT WOULD BE PRECLUDED FROM ADORNING THE JERSEY BY RULES GOVERNING THE CORP SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES, I SUPPOSE THEY’RE MORE LAX IN DEALING WITH THE CAPS THAN THE JERSEYS. HAVING MOVED OUT OF THE ENTIRE METRO AREA IN ‘90, I SUPPOSE THE SPLIT-SCREEN RECTANGLE IS THE GEOMETRIC SYMBOL EMPLOYED BY CITIBANK & SANS NAME IS CONSIDERED INNOCUOUS.