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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 2, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda (21) celebrates scoring with center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda (21) celebrates scoring with center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

24. New York Mets

It’s hard to hate on the New York Mets’ threads. And I don’t hate them. Not at all. This is the line where we get to teams being the victim of everyone else having solid uniforms.

The problem with the Mets is this: While it is a classic look (generally a good thing), these were never very good in the first place. I mean they are not terrible. I like orange (as you’ll see). And I like the way the Mets’ combination blends the blue with orange. It’s actually a great look.

Jul 31, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) heads to the dugout after being relieved during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) heads to the dugout after being relieved during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

The main issue comes with the orange bill they’ll wear on their caps when they wear the alternate blue tops at home (as shown above). Again, it’s not a bad look. It just seems like they’re trying a little too hard.

It seems, as if by adding the orange bill to the caps, they’re trying to be something they’re not. Of course we all know teams debut additional hats and looks for memorabilia revenue purposes. The reality is the Mets’ blue bill is so classic, there is no reason for a fan to want the orange-billed cap.

Jul 19, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores (4) tags out St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta (27) as he attempts to steal second base during the seventeenth inning at Busch Stadium. The Mets won 3-1 in eighteen innings. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 19, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores (4) tags out St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta (27) as he attempts to steal second base during the seventeenth inning at Busch Stadium. The Mets won 3-1 in eighteen innings. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s hard to write about the Mets’ uniform combination, because I like it. Having them at 24 seems like an indictment, when in reality it just shows they’re simply not as good as the other 23, in my opinion.

I also really liked when the Mets had two home white uniforms—one with stripes, one without. And even though not traditional, I liked the black alternate jerseys they had once upon a time.

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