The Philadelphia Phillies, National League East Division champions, have unveiled a new alternate home uniform for the 2008 season.The uniform, modeled here by ace pitcher Cole Hamels and MVP shortstop Jimmy Rollins, will be worn by the Phillies to commemorate the team's 125th anniversary in 2008, according to the Phils' marketing department.
Might as well cash in after the Phils' first pennant since 1993.
Styled after a uniform the team wore in the 1940s, the new alternate uniform will be worn for all home day games, starting with the April 3 Citizens Bank Businessperson's Special.
"It's a throwback uniform with a modern touch," said David Buck, senior vice president for marketing and advertising sales. "It has been a while since we wore a uniform at home that didn't feature pinstripes."
Buck said the new jerseys are made of a "cool base" fabric that provides for better comfort for our players.
Maybe the new uniform will help the Phillies get off to a better start in 2008. The team was almost buried in April and had to pour it on in September to win the National League East Division title on the last day of the season.
By the way, you don't have to wait until the start of the 2008 to buy the latest uniform. You can order it online at the Phillies Web site, http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/
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