Include the addition of see-through pants to the expanding roster of grievances concerning the upcoming MLB uniforms slated for this season. As spring training games commence, the Players Association is actively engaging with its members across the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues to collect input on this minor uproar, with the aspiration of implementing alterations prior to Opening Day.
"It's disappointing that we've landed in a place where the uniforms are the topic of discussion," executive director of the Players Association, Tony Clark, said on Thursday. "Each conversation with the guys is yielding more information with what we're seeing." Commissioner Rob Manfred has labeled the Nike-generated, Fanatics-produced uniforms as "performance jerseys," a term that gained traction after their debut at last year's All-Star Game. While many players acknowledge their "lighter" feel, there are widespread concerns about their aesthetic appeal. Due to the lightweight fabric, concerns have been raised about the feasibility of incorporating larger numbers and letters on the jerseys, a challenge acknowledged by Clark. Consequently, multiple players have voiced complaints about the back of the jersey appearing "amateurish." Moreover, the introduction of a new eggshell color for the pants, despite retaining the same fabric as last year, has led some to perceive a see-through effect. Additionally, questions have been raised about the overall "fit" of the uniforms. "A lot of the rhetoric is confirmation that the pants are see through," Clark said. "It's been an ongoing conversation where each day has yielded something new that doesn't seem to make as much as sense as you would like it."
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