New Ranger Unis Rumor

I don't like that they won't say Rangers

Booooooo!

-- Micah
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by baseballismyboyfriend on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM CDT 0 recs

More red!!!!

Dreaming of 2009

by RangerMoto on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM CDT 0 recs

+1

A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555

by boomer1 on Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

just like the angels

their winners!! if we look just like them, maybe we can win too!!

"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM

by Jayslick on Aug 26, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up 0 recs

+100000000000000000 bagillion quadrillon hundred thousand million.

The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ

by NYTXFAN on Aug 27, 2008 5:07 AM CDT up 0 recs

Red was and is always great

changing that was downright moronic.

"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."

by Longhorn on Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM CDT 0 recs

Loves me some red

The red just looked so much better than the blue does. Doesn’t make sense that they changed it up. I would love to have the good ole red shoed Rangers back.

by RangersOCD on Aug 26, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up 0 recs

they changed it up b/c

the team wasnt ever red before, they traditionally werent red, they totally shitcanned every aspect of tradition until came to their senses, at least now we have some semblance of a traditional rangers uni.

"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM

by Jayslick on Aug 26, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yeah, I remember the old uniforms

With all that black.

Some tradition.

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 26, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

Tradition

We also had a tradition of bad baseball.

by RangersOCD on Aug 26, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

new colors?

rusted brown and silver

by oc on Aug 26, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up 0 recs

I did a uniform concept

A few months ago that was well received in an older fanpost.

Dark brown, tan, and a green-silver (similar to the Cowboys shade)

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 26, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up 0 recs

the way to go.

by oc on Aug 27, 2008 1:22 AM CDT up 0 recs

Not a fan

I don’t like the script, the two-toned hat (but a blue bill with that T, provided the rest of the scripts are built around it wouldn’t be bad), and don’t like vests as primary options.

I’d actually like to see any scripts go a little more Western, and not Western in a “now we look just like the Angels” kind of way.

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 27, 2008 1:25 AM CDT up 0 recs

take your pick i did a bunch a while ago.

"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM

by Jayslick on Aug 27, 2008 1:33 AM CDT up 0 recs

the font is Western.

…it’s like lasso-loopy.

by oc on Aug 27, 2008 1:34 AM CDT up 0 recs

with new colors:

by oc on Aug 27, 2008 1:54 AM CDT up 0 recs

There should be a

Spur/Lasso/Chuck Norris on that hat.

by hiafex on Aug 27, 2008 1:55 AM CDT up 0 recs

the brown gives it a more rustic feel and is symbolic of the dook we've had to endure.

by oc on Aug 27, 2008 1:56 AM CDT up 0 recs

I've been in favor of incorporating some shade of brown in the uni's

I just think the hat is too plain.

by hiafex on Aug 27, 2008 1:59 AM CDT up 0 recs

Certain shades of brown and yellow could be cool

Very Texas-y, imo.

But Brown and blue is terrible.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Aug 27, 2008 2:15 AM CDT up 0 recs

So long as the hat can be worn this way

the uniform will be fine.

"I’ll say something that doesn’t need context: anyone who is a Mariner’s fan is a douchebag." - FuturePants

by Chase Irwin on Aug 27, 2008 2:31 AM CDT up 0 recs

Here was the concept I mentioned earlier

Here.

At the time it was more of a “doing something to kill time” thing (I’m a graphic design dork, obv.), but I think, even in r/w/b I thought I had a solid start.

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 27, 2008 3:21 AM CDT up 0 recs

That's actually very sharp

And it’s a little unique, especially now that the Padres have eschewed their Brown and yellow look for a more ambiguous navy blue bleck kind of color scheme… which would be a nice change from the “Hey, we look exactly like the Blue Jays” color scheme we rock now and the “Hey, we look exactly like the Cardinals” color scheme we rocked before that.

I don’t really like the “Revolver Steel”, though. Too much like those hideous Mavs 3rd jerseys from a few years back. I’d rather see the “alternate” be the primary road uni.

I really wish they’d consider those actually.

Good job, dude.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Aug 27, 2008 3:30 AM CDT up 0 recs

ah yes

I remember that from when you posted it awhile ago. I liked it then, and I like it now. I’d rather have this than a return to red—or at least until LAAAAAA gets rid of their red.

by naropean on Aug 27, 2008 9:06 AM CDT up 0 recs

Nice

I like it.

--Brian

by BCanfield on Aug 27, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up 0 recs

I really like it

But there aren’t any sleeveless versions. I know there are not many on here that like the sleeveless look, but I really feel that it is sharp, especially with the warmer temps and elongated roadtrips (i.e., varied merchandising options in different markets.)

I would definitely go with the “sand” color for the traditional roads though.

"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz

by hillcrest on Aug 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up 0 recs

here's the problem...

this is basically the same front design, which bugs me more than the whole “red/blue” argument.

it’s just blocky letters on a blank background.

teams like the Royals and Orioles can pull off the plainness because the cursive script makes their unis more active. when it’s just block letters, like yours, or the current Ranger whites… it’s not dynamic… it’s just “floaty”… even with the number.

the ol’ Ranger reds might have been blocky, but the piping gave it more dimension.

the font choice ain’t bad though.

by oc on Aug 27, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up 0 recs

If they can't be winners Red

they may as well be steaming pile of shit Brown, instead of losers Blue.

"Oh well, McCain is pretty communist anyway, so not like they had a lot to lose. we can be 70% communist with McCain, 90% with HRC. or 100% communist with Obama, they probably figured it was worth the gamble for the extra 10% since they cant "lose" anyway."-Sharky

by DJCahill on Aug 27, 2008 3:20 AM CDT up 0 recs

+1

I have nothing to say

by rldwb on Aug 26, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

Red

Are we talking red as in white/grey with the red piping like we had before

Or are we talking red like the blue unis we have now only red

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Aug 26, 2008 9:43 PM CDT 0 recs

Blue Rangers Uniforms

The Nolan era jerseys with the Rangers in cursive was always my fav… Think they still use them as warm-ups or in Spring Training.

Someday I will become a RangerMAN!

by RangerBoy on Aug 26, 2008 9:54 PM CDT 0 recs

agreed

II Cor. 4:17-18

by TedFord on Aug 26, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up 0 recs

(sniff, sniff)

i smell Nolen.

by oc on Aug 26, 2008 10:12 PM CDT 0 recs

'70s baby blue...

by JBImaknee on Aug 26, 2008 10:39 PM CDT 0 recs

once again,

+100000000000000000 bagillion quadrillon hundred thousand million.

The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ

by NYTXFAN on Aug 27, 2008 5:09 AM CDT up 0 recs

they hardly ever wear the white "RANGERS" anyway

and a red jersey will look like crap

by tangiers on Aug 26, 2008 10:46 PM CDT 0 recs

Red sucks.

They always looked like clowns in those uniforms.

by Athos on Aug 27, 2008 12:38 AM CDT 0 recs

dont give a shit

what the jerseys look like. just keep improving.

by kumizi on Aug 27, 2008 4:43 AM CDT 0 recs

+

+100000000000000000 bagillion quadrillon hundred thousand million

he’s still hitting better than Saltalasuckia—while playing vastly superior defense...Athos

by Escher on Aug 27, 2008 8:59 AM CDT up 0 recs

+

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Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 27, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up 0 recs

^(-1)

by chrisR on Aug 27, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up 0 recs

copy cat

The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ

by NYTXFAN on Aug 27, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up 0 recs

but funny

The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ

by NYTXFAN on Aug 27, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'm pretty sure there are more red teams than any other color

Reds, Cards, Angels, Red Sox, Indians (stretch I guess), Braves, Phillies, Nationals…I might have missed a couple others

I wouldn’t mind a red alternate like the rumor says, but a full on red uniform is not the way to go. People just associate it with the good teams of the 90’s. If those teams had been wearing pink and purple, that’s what people would be screaming for now.

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Aug 27, 2008 7:45 AM CDT 0 recs

I agree with this ...

… too many teams already in red, including one of our most hated divisional rivals. I am all for a revamp or change but going back to red because they made the playoffs in red is a loser mentality for the franchise. Sure, they made the playoffs, but they won ONE FRICKEN GAME. If being 1-9 all time in the playoffs is good enough to switch to red uniforms, then I don’t even know what to say.

by Melmart1 on Aug 27, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up 0 recs

Red Sox, Indians, Braves, Nationals

Could also be portrayed as blue with red secondary, which, along with us, just kind of makes the whole look generic.

Although the Nationals are weird, in the sense that they try to balance blue and red evenly.

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

Red Sox

Blue? I mean, blue and red are both secondary colors for them, I guess.

Still, with the Angels in the same division, the Rangers will never go back to the red jerseys. At least not the same style they had before, since the Angels wear essentially the same thing now.

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

nats balanced?

"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM

by Jayslick on Aug 27, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up 0 recs

Now look at their roads.

Yes, the Cardinals also have navy caps/helmets, but they don’t keep the navy heavy throughout the uniform (script and numbers are still red) unlike the Nats.

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 27, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

every team you listed is a much darker blue

its not remotely close to the same color as ranger blue.

dodgers and royals. those are the only 2 teams that have remotely close a color.

"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM

by Jayslick on Aug 28, 2008 12:29 AM CDT up 0 recs

Cubs

But yes, most other teams are switching to/have always been navy.

But even the Rangers royal has gotten darker than it used to be.

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 28, 2008 12:51 AM CDT up 0 recs

ah the cubs

i knew id forget one.

"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM

by Jayslick on Aug 28, 2008 1:33 AM CDT up 0 recs

I, for one,

would be for a COMPLETE overhaul. Hire a merchandising firm to do field research, go through another year of the current set up (which I am actually a fan of) and come up with a completely new concept to be announced January of 2010 to be initiated beginning spring training of 2010.

I like what’s been done with TB and AZ lately. The Reds should always be red (for obvious reasons), but I like their new “concept.” I’m not completely on board with what the Angels have done, they look too much like guys that play softball on Wednesdays and gather in the parking lot to drink a few later on.

Go with a totally new design, incorporate different colors besides just red and blue, change the landscape to go along with the new faces of the team moving forward.

"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz

by hillcrest on Aug 27, 2008 10:00 AM CDT 0 recs

Arizona

looks way too much like Houston for my money. Although Houston still doesn’t really look like Houston in brick, tan, and black. They belong in navy and orange.

I didn’t care for the TB look either… I understand their reasoning behind going with the navy heavy (courting Yankees fans), but two-toned blue for a color scheme is such a fad thing right now, and they can’t decide if their mark is Sun Rays or Rays like the Devil Rays were. It annoys me.

by venturafearsnolan on Aug 27, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up 0 recs

Blue is fine

It’s not the uniform that sucks. It’s the team that wears it.

by chrisR on Aug 27, 2008 11:24 AM CDT 0 recs

birds of a feather?

looking like our hated rivals would make me wanna puke.

"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM

by Jayslick on Aug 27, 2008 11:45 AM CDT 0 recs

+1

It’s kind of irking that the Angels basically just stole our old design, but since they’re the ones winning all the division titles of late, there’s no going back for us. Blue is our color until the Angels change theirs.

A Lonestar in California

We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.

by lonestarJon on Aug 28, 2008 7:51 AM CDT up 0 recs

am i the only one that's fine with blue?

maybe a different design but stick with blue…..i guess i wouldn’t mind with a red alternate jersey but still blue needs to stay……once Holland, Feliz, Smoak, Max, Elvis, Borbon, etc. make it up here in 2010 it won’t matter what the hell they’re wearing…..

by slash on Aug 30, 2008 12:17 AM CDT 0 recs