Major League Baseball Bans New York Mets from Wearing FDNY, NYPD Hats Honoring Sept. 11 Heroes

tallyho wrote:

believe the story is lacking , I assume the MLB means while on the field of play ?????????
that I agree with . while in the dugout , that is a new horse ...???? exception on this occasion

Purple Gurl wrote:

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That seems to be the case. It seems that is allowed pregame. The commenters on the other board think there is more to it, that there is an exclusive uniform contract involved, that the uniform manufacturer won't let them wear anything they don't make. At least there is a simple solution to that - New Era could make commemorative caps, then MLB would be free to decide otherwise without violating the contract. Since it would then be standard issue, then it could also be consistent across the league, and none of the internal politics around allowing some teams and not others.

Old Sam wrote:

Let someone get the OK to market those caps, make some money on the deal, and see how fast it gets approved.
But unless a dollar changes hands, the answer will be no.
I fully understand the word "uniform", but this instance is pitifully weak bullsh!t. One instance, one game, would not cramp the universe.
However, it would set a precedent, and MLB doesn't want that hassle. Hence, the decision.