Man, this title could work more than one way, huh.
Today we’re looking at the home blue alternates of the New York Mets. In the interest of full disclosure, I happen to be a Met fan tried and true. It’s been a rough existence.
I would think that most every fan likes the jersey of the team they support, and this is no exception. I quite like the blue and orange alternates.
These were made part of the full-time rotation in 2013, though blue jerseys have popped up a couple of times in the Mets’ past. In 1982, the Mets had a pullover v-neck jersey very similar to this for just one season. A year later, they altered the text and filled the script silver. But in 1985, they were scrapped altogether, and a blue base would not be used in the regular season for another 30 years.
Sure, the blue made an appearance in spring training and in batting practice in the mid-2000s, but it was not until Latino Heritage night in 2011 that the Mets re-introduced this design. The reception was warm and the jersey stuck.
They’re bright, they’re colorful, and they’re the kind of fun design that the fans can rally around. Are they without fault? No. How do they rank on the grading system?
Well, watch the video in the summary to find out!
And to hear more about my masochistic life choice to become a Met fan, be sure to check out my long-form story featured on the Get More Sports Youtube channel. Subscribe and download the Get More Sports app today for more content.
As always, if you have a jersey you want me to review, tweet me @CaseyBryant51 with your suggestion!
Thanks, and let’s go Mets.
“Jersey Corner with Casey Bryant: Mets Masochism”
