"Rebranding" underway: New scoreboards and new uniforms

[RickOShea]

2 hours ago, rwilfong86 said:

The pinstripes need to make a comeback for sure.

How about horizontal pinstripes?

[Nine of twelve]

4 hours ago, AaronRendahl said:

I do like the interlocking TC, but it's really nothing special, except for the specific letters. Quick, which of these is the Twins? 

 

(Image from https://www.toddradom.com/blog/5380)

Of course there are many interlocking letter logos. But we have the only TC that I know of. Very recognizable and unique.

[DocBauer]

Nothing wrong with the "M" on the hat they had for a while, (think I even have one still), but I do hope they keep the traditional "TC".

I, for one, always liked the pinstripes and would be happy to see them return. I also like the return of the updated powder blues on an occasional basis.

Of the current uniforms, I like the home all white version. It took me a while to embrace the blue and red shirts but they aren't my favorites. Maybe I'm just a traditionist when it comes to uniforms, but I enjoy the all whites and grays. 

 

[Winston Smith]

5 hours ago, ashbury said:

These are each recognizably about one team, even if outsiders aren't necessarily in the know on what the letters stand for. 

The generic M they had on their uniforms and caps for a while -  hated hated HATED that.  "Milwaukee?  Miami?  Montana?"

(The worst ever, IMO, was the Expos' M.  "What the heck is elb?" )

French

[Squirrel]

Baby blue pants with red pinstripes and red tops. Yah!

[mac098]

16 hours ago, rwilfong86 said:

The pinstripes need to make a comeback for sure.

I was just thinking the same thing. I wasn't born when the Twins won both their WS, but watching replays on MLB makes me wish we would go back to those pinstripes. Bring us back to an era where the Twins were feared among AL teams. Where we put together a roster that didn't care about themselves individually, where the players played for the team, not a paycheck, and a time where pitchers went more than 5 innings. I think the pinstripes would bring some of the older fans back to the game and make some of the younger fans appreciate the 87 and 91 teams more. Also, we might be able to squeek some magic out of those stripes when it comes to clutch hitting!!

[DJL44]

I also like the Twinstripes

[chaderic20]

Bring back the cream-colored pinstripe home jerseys! Those were my favorite.

[CRF]

1 minute ago, chaderic20 said:

Bring back the cream-colored pinstripe home jerseys! Those were my favorite.

100% agree. 

[Craig Arko]

16 hours ago, Nine of twelve said:

Of course there are many interlocking letter logos. But we have the only TC that I know of. Very recognizable and unique.

They’ll probably be in Target logos.

[jctwins]

18 hours ago, Squirrel said:

I'm intrigued by the new building going up that has residences that overlook the stadium ... hmmm ... 

Also of interest is the reference to people being able to watch the game for free, while at the same time they are increasing the size of the board that obstructs that view by 75%. I suspect the two may have a little something to do with each other. I suspect owners will never want to replicate the mess Wrigley had, so they want to get in front of that.

[Unwinder]

1 hour ago, jctwins said:

Also of interest is the reference to people being able to watch the game for free, while at the same time they are increasing the size of the board that obstructs that view by 75%. I suspect the two may have a little something to do with each other. I suspect owners will never want to replicate the mess Wrigley had, so they want to get in front of that.

I don't know, looking at this mockup (which may not be accurate?), it doesn't look like home plate is going to be visible from any of these apartments. Maybe a few of the ones at the top, I'm not sure. If I'm the Pohlads, I'm not paying for half of a $30 million scoreboard just to keep what looks like maybe 60-75 apartments from getting a free view of right field.

[Squirrel]

2 hours ago, chaderic20 said:

Bring back the cream-colored pinstripe home jerseys! Those were my favorite.

It will be an updated version of this ... baby blue with red pinstripes ...  

[jctwins]

17 minutes ago, Unwinder said:

I don't know, looking at this mockup (which may not be accurate?), it doesn't look like home plate is going to be visible from any of these apartments. Maybe a few of the ones at the top, I'm not sure. If I'm the Pohlads, I'm not paying for half of a $30 million scoreboard just to keep what looks like maybe 60-75 apartments from getting a free view of right field.

I'm definitely not saying it has anything directly to do with it, but I bet they're making sure they put additional thought into how and where it's installed.

[Rosterman]

Gonna be a lot of cheap jerseys blown out at the State Fair nexy year!

[KirbyDome89]

I absolutely hate the Kasota Gold so hopefully this is the end of the line for that horrendous accent. The oversized TC on the hats with the gold outline looks like some gaudy Monster Energy cap. Go back to the original, it was such a classy look.

Give me the cream pinstripes, give me cursive script, give me "retro," modern. The current kit sucks IMO. The red and navy alternates look like cheap Target knockoffs, and the home whites are the most uninspired, milquetoast things I've ever seen. Good riddance. If the Twins wanted this done right they should've just called me....