We're only two weeks into baseball season and already several teams have unveiled new alternate uniforms that have an old-school feel to them.

Cleveland Indians



The cap has a "C" on it, the front has block lettering, and the jersey and pants have a cream color rather than pure white. While this exact design was never actually worn by the Indians in past seasons, it has similarities to some of the team's more simple designs of yesteryear.

Toronto Blue Jays



This powder blue thing was actually the team's away uniform from 1979-1988, but it looks pretty darn cool these days in the Rogers Centre. As I have previously opined on this blog, the Blue Jays should go back to this design. It's way better than the boring togs they wear now.

Philadelphia Phillies



This style with no pinstripes, no sleeve numbers, a blue cap, piping on the sides and a cream-#### tint was worn by the Phils from 1946-1949. While the Phillies' regular uniforms are already some of the best in baseball, these look pretty sharp as well.

Kansas City Royals



Like the Indians, this exact design was never worn by the Royals, but their road uniforms were this same powder blue color from 1973-1991 and the jersey said "Royals" in white letters like these from 1983-1991. This modernization of an old design really works.

From what I hear, the Orioles are also planning to don throwbacks later this summer to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1983 World Series Champions. Perhaps they'll be the first team to get the 70's-80's-era throwbacks completely right and have elastic waistbands on the pants.



I love throwback uniforms. They remind us that our favorite sports wouldn't be what they are today if it hadn't been for the teams and players of bygone eras. It's interesting to think that someday teams could be wearing the uniform designs of today as throwbacks. Oh, the memories that will be sparked.

The White Sox are in last place. Yes, you read that right: last place. The Kansas City Royals are actually a game ahead of them. These two teams are facing each other tonight, so if the Sox win they'll be tied for last place instead of in sole possession. Still, it's weird.

Since that good season the Royals had in 2003 they've pretty much laid their hat in last place every summer night. The White Sox, on the other hand, haven't finished below .500 since 1999 and haven't finished in last since 1989. They even won the World Series just two seasons ago. I'll admit that I wasn't expecting much out of the Sox going into this season, but I certainly didn't see them falling behind the Royals. There's still more than a month left to go, so hopefully the White Sox can finish strong to avoid the embarrassment of last place.

At least Bobby Jenks is doing well this year. He's tied the Major League record for consecutive batters retired and could possibly break it with his next appearance. I'm glad there's something interesting to come out of this sorry White Sox season.

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