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MLB: Power ranking the best uniforms for 2015

By Will Osgood

Jun 10, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder David Lough (9) celebrates with teammates on the field after defeating Boston Red Sox 5-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder David Lough (9) celebrates with teammates on the field after defeating Boston Red Sox 5-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 8, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ken Giles (53) and catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres 5-3 to sweep the series at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ken Giles (53) and catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres 5-3 to sweep the series at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies are joined in the bottom of standings with the Miami Marlins and pass them only in the aesthetic appeal, or really lack thereof. They’re no longer the worst team on paper and the field. So things are looking up in Philadelphia!

But their uniform combinations are old and outdated, much like their view of how to scout and formulate a Major League roster.

I’m all for classic looks when they look good. The Phillies’ digs haven’t looked good in a while. But I will give them credit for their afternoon cream-colored, non-striped home uniforms. If they could only wear those every game.

Aug 6, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) and center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) run the bases on their way to scoring during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. The Dodgers won 10-8. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 6, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) and center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) run the bases on their way to scoring during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. The Dodgers won 10-8. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

It won’t happen, unfortunately. And the road grays aren’t great either. For a team who represents “The City of Brotherly Love,” it doesn’t make much sense to have “Phillies” across the front of the jersey. Most teams go with their city across the front of the road uniform.

Aug 16, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Andres Blanco (4) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Andres Blanco (4) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Not Philadelphia, one of the largest media markets and historic cities in America. It really makes no sense, common or otherwise.

I’m not advocating for the Phillies to start wearing some form of red alternate. Heck no.

I’m advocating for change. Scrap it all, or wear the cream-colored unis at home and place “Philadelphia” on the road unis. There isn’t a lot that needs to be changed to make these decent.

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