Thursday, December 31, 2009

Time for Managers to Stop Wearing Uniforms

OK, I realize that MLB has a rule which states that any team representative on the filed of play must wear a uniform, however there is a better way. The days of the manager also being a player are long gone, it’s time to make a change. No one wants to see and out of shape 60 year old guy in droopy pants come out to the mound. The game is evolving ans so too should the appearance. Basketball and Hockey coaches wear suits which I would connie-mac2be fine with (thank you Connie Mack) but for the best solution we only need to turn to the NFL. The NFL markets everything that players and coaches wear and have strict restrictions on what a player or coach can wear while on the sidelines. The coach isn’t wearing the same uniform as the players but is still sporting team apparel. MLB could market a whole line of apparel for coaches that the common man could buy to show their support for their team. This opens the door to all kinds of possibilities. The traditionalists won’t have to worry about someone tinkering with their iconinc jersey but can still buy something other than the traditional road greys or home whites. MLB makes their money, the coaches look more professional and the fan gets a whole new line of apparel. Win-Win-Win!

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