Tom writes:
Shannon – I know that the tour guides at Citi have been saying the pitcher chooses the uniform, but I find it hard to believe that every Friday the pitcher chooses black and that every getaway day the pitcher chooses the road (hybrid) cap, which is what has been happening this season.
Tom I know what you’re saying but two different members of the Mets media department told me the starting pitcher chooses the uniform, the tour guides are saying it, and from what I was told, I won’t be invited to the next BBQ at the Samuels household.
Dickey apparently chose gray with black stirrups this Friday although I expected black.
I also imagine there is some sort of overriding veto. For example, black would be dumb on Mets Hall of Fame Day.
Since I posted the definitive answer to who picks the uniforms I’ve been asked about the socks and caps. You guys are too funny.
The Mets invited me to their home and gave me food and drink. It was the only question asked. I accept the answer.
I also love that “hybrid” cap is now a well used term. I cant remember who said it first. “Statue Technology” is all mine.