New unis

[David in Jackson]

I know there has been a lot of specualtion on this topic (orange?) but I have one question: Does anyone have an idea on the expected release date and timing?  I'm assuming before Christmas.  There will have to be a lot of physical work done to MMP in addition to new caps, etc.

[Andyzipp]

The changes have been approved, but they can't be announced until after the season, and I assume not until after the World Series.

Having said that, they will start working on the stadium changes around 10pm on September 26th.

[NeilT]

The changes have been approved, but they can't be announced until after the season, and I assume not until after the World Series.

Having said that, they will start working on the stadium changes around 10pm on September 26th.

I was going to make a bad joke about waiting until we'd finished with the playoffs, but I just don't have the heart.

[drew corleone]

I suspect they'd like to have the new unis and apparel available for the Christmas season.

[Limey]

I suspect they'd like to have the new unis and apparel available for the Christmas season.

For that special someone you don't give a fuck about...

[chuck]

I was at a game in Highbury ten years ago or so, late November, and the PA fellow was announcing the release of a new CD of the team song or whatever it was, 'Available in record shops just after Christmas!'

[Fredia]

are they going to have a sell off of all nl astros merchandise

[David in Jackson]

I was at the games this weekend and there was a massive sell-off of everything, including lots of game worn jerseys.  Virtually everything with an Astros logo on it was 40% off. 

[Andyzipp]

I was at the games this weekend and there was a massive sell-off of everything, including lots of game worn jerseys.  Virtually everything with an Astros logo on it was 40% off. 

Including the players' talent!

Don't forget to tip your waitress.

[Ebby Calvin]

I was at the games this weekend and there was a massive sell-off of everything, including lots of game worn jerseys.  Virtually everything with an Astros logo on it was 40% off. 

Yes, or trade in three MiLB jerseys and get a worn Astros jersey free!

[Mr. Happy]

Yes, or trade in three MiLB jerseys and get a worn Astros jersey free!

Well played, sir.

[Gizzmonic]

Including the players' talent!

Don't forget to tip your waitress.

[rimshot]

[BUWebguy]

SportsLogos.net has a source that says the new unis will be orange and blue (as expected) and "borrowing elements from past designs but with a modern twist." Describes the hat as the H on a star, but with the H in a different font. Jersey is similar to late '60s, but without the shooting star (which seems like it sort of misses the point).

http://news.sportslogos.net/2012/08/27/houston-astros-back-to-blue-and-orange-uniforms-in-2013/

[HudsonHawk]

SportsLogos.net has a source that says the new unis will be orange and blue (as expected) and "borrowing elements from past designs but with a modern twist." Describes the hat as the H on a star, but with the H in a different font. Jersey is similar to late '60s, but without the shooting star (which seems like it sort of misses the point).

http://news.sportslogos.net/2012/08/27/houston-astros-back-to-blue-and-orange-uniforms-in-2013/

While I agree the shooting star would be awesome, I think the point is to simplify. My only real beef with the current set is that they're too busy. Classic uniforms should be timeless, not looking like any particular decade or trend. That's why anything with rainbow in it, sleeves or gut, is god-awful hideous. I'm just hopeful that the suits are simple enough to be classic.

[roadrunner]

Yeah this is encouraging.  I'm a little nervous about a modern H, though.

[NeilT]

Yeah this is encouraging.  I'm a little nervous about a modern H, though.

It's more pronounced, not silent like the old H.

[Fredia]

juist no orange and blue alternating pin stripses

[S.P. Rodriguez]

I could live with the simple, yet classic Houston uniforms pictured.  I like the shooting star but realize that's some what dated.

[astrosfan76]

Jersey is similar to late '60s, but without the shooting star (which seems like it sort of misses the point).

The shooting star was deemed to violent.

[Bench]

The shooting star was deemed to violent.

And/or apocalyptic.

[Noe]

And/or apocalyptic.

Which could lead to a cult leader asking all his followers to do something stupid... like go to every game!

[Gizzmonic]

Yeah this is encouraging.  I'm a little nervous about a modern H, though.

Really hope they don't use one of those 'modern' laundry-detergent fonts.  Shooting stars are simple and awesome.  I love the rainbow, but it's definitely not an everyday uni.

[Duman]

Yeah this is encouraging.  I'm a little nervous about a modern H, though.

to appeal to the bi-lingual market it will look like this - J

[chuck]

to appeal to the bi-lingual market it will look like this - J

Well, here it would be a Y: Yutonahtro.

[Mike S.]

SportsLogos.net has a source that says the new unis will be orange and blue (as expected) and "borrowing elements from past designs but with a modern twist." Describes the hat as the H on a star, but with the H in a different font. Jersey is similar to late '60s, but without the shooting star (which seems like it sort of misses the point).

http://news.sportslogos.net/2012/08/27/houston-astros-back-to-blue-and-orange-uniforms-in-2013/

While this all sounds very promising, I really don't understand the motivation to redesign the logo.  Why not keep the classic "H" with the orange star?  I also thought moving the AL softball league was fucking stupid, so what the hell do I know?

[Limey]

While this all sounds very promising, I really don't understand the motivation to redesign the logo.  Why not keep the classic "H" with the orange star?  I also thought moving the AL softball league was fucking stupid, so what the hell do I know?

Calm down!  They're using the classic "H".  They're just putting a "D" in front of it.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Calm down!  They're using the classic "H".  They're just putting a "D" in front of it.

You're not helping me feel any better about things.

[Mike S.]

Calm down!  They're using the classic "H".  They're just putting a "D" in front of it.

As in Hetero Doxy?

[NeilT]

As in Hetero Doxy?

As in Dallas Helpers.

[Mike S.]

As in Dallas Helpers.

When I first read this, I thought you said Dallas Herpes.  Suppose either is appropriate.

[moriartp]

So, that silhouette on the ad for the uni/logo launch party? It's a shot of Jordan Lyles, and it actually reveals quite a bit of the uniforms when brightened. It looks like they're gonna be pretty sharp. Check it out here.

[Ebby Calvin]

So, that silhouette on the ad for the uni/logo launch party? It's a shot of Jordan Lyles, and it actually reveals quite a bit of the uniforms when brightened. It looks like they're gonna be pretty sharp. Check it out here.

Awesome.

[Matt]

So, that silhouette on the ad for the uni/logo launch party? It's a shot of Jordan Lyles, and it actually reveals quite a bit of the uniforms when brightened. It looks like they're gonna be pretty sharp. Check it out here.

hahaha Oops. They look good though!

[Bench]

Just the colors on the trim of the ad are enough to make me excited.

[Phil_in_CS]

So, that silhouette on the ad for the uni/logo launch party? It's a shot of Jordan Lyles, and it actually reveals quite a bit of the uniforms when brightened. It looks like they're gonna be pretty sharp. Check it out here.

Those are very nice.

[Gizzmonic]

I'm drooling over the new uniforms.  Looks classic!

[Bench]

I just now noticed the logo on the hat.  I love it.

[Fredia]

i told when the link opened days ago we where like 14 and 15 who else is going

[Noe]

Wow, that is nice! Classic trim, number on the chest, block lettering. Orange and blue color scheme.

Good deal!

[subnuclear]

I'm withholding judgement until I'm sure there isn't an orange bear in the center of the uniform or the logo isn't in Comic Sans.

[Reuben]

My only qualm is it looks like there will be no star on the jersey, shooting- or otherwise. All in all, though, very promising.

[NeilT]

I don't like that big black blob in the center.

[The Spleen]

I'm withholding judgement until I'm sure there isn't an orange bear in the center of the uniform or the logo isn't in Comic Sans.

Don't worry. It's in Papyrus...

[Guinness]

I'm withholding judgement until I'm sure there isn't an orange bear in the center of the uniform or the logo isn't in Comic Sans.

Posted before but I'm Comic Sans, Asshole

[hostros7]

My only qualm is it looks like there will be no star on the jersey, shooting- or otherwise. All in all, though, very promising.

There is a chance there could still be one on the stage right chest area, but I'm pretty content regardless

[austro]

I just now noticed the logo on the hat.  I love it.

Please, Lord, I want that cap.

[Ebby Calvin]

Please, Lord, I want that cap.

Me too.

[LonerATO]

I can't find the link or article, buti believe they are revealing the new uniforms on November 2nd. Here is the link.

http://news.sportslogos.net/2012/10/05/astros-accidentally-show-new-uniform-cap-on-teaser-graphic/

[Mr. Happy]

So, that silhouette on the ad for the uni/logo launch party? It's a shot of Jordan Lyles, and it actually reveals quite a bit of the uniforms when brightened. It looks like they're gonna be pretty sharp. Check it out here.

Thank you for that. It made my day.

[Waldo]

I can't find the link or article, buti believe they are revealing the new uniforms on November 2nd. Here is the link.

http://news.sportslogos.net/2012/10/05/astros-accidentally-show-new-uniform-cap-on-teaser-graphic/

Cabrera wears blue and orange.

[BUWebguy]

My only qualm is it looks like there will be no star on the jersey, shooting- or otherwise. All in all, though, very promising.

This. I'm worried that without the star, the jersey remains too bland (though still better than brick and sand). Will refrain from judgement until we see final product, though.

[HudsonHawk]

This. I'm worried that without the star, the jersey remains too bland (though still better than brick and sand). Will refrain from judgement until we see final product, though.

Bland is good.

[remy]

Bland is good.

Case in point.

[Ron Brand]

This. I'm worried that without the star, the jersey remains too bland (though still better than brick and sand). Will refrain from judgement until we see final product, though.

From what I can see it reminds me of the Rangers' uni, which has only the word 'Texas' on it in a similar block script. How unusual would it be for Crane to go with something like that?

[Reuben]

From what I can see it reminds me of the Rangers' uni, which has only the word 'Texas' on it in a similar block script. How unusual would it be for Crane to go with something like that?

Damn. You had to go there.

[Mark Arm]

Not crazy about the orange piping. Everything else looks very promising.

[HudsonHawk]

Not crazy about the orange piping. Everything else looks very promising.

Yeah, I kind of agree. If you're going to go with piping, navy would be better. I just think the primary color should be navy, with the orange only as an accent.

[Ron Brand]

I agree, I think the orange piping looks amateurish. Glad we didn't get our hopes up for something nice.

[subnuclear]

You guys crack me up.

[Ron Brand]

You guys crack me up.

Baseball's nearly over. I've got so much more time to be an asshole now.

[BudGirl]

I like the new unis.

[remy]

I'm not forming an opinion until I've seen the full set(s).

[Mr. Happy]

I'm not forming an opinion until I've seen the full set(s).

+1

[NeilT]

I don't like them.  I've checked with Miss Lola and she says not enough sass.  I agree completely.

[Fredia]

if you are going into a new field of battle you want to have impressive armor

[cougar]

if you are going into a new field of battle you want to have impressive armor

Or it could make you a really visible target.

[MusicMan]

I'm not forming an opinion until I've seen the full set(s).

I do not apply this to all areas of life.  (e.g.: Kate Upton)

[remy]

I do not apply this to all areas of life.  (e.g.: Kate Upton)

All boobs, no brain.

[Andyzipp]

All boobs, no brain.

And?

[Limey]

And?

I'll be in my bunk.