A Big Decision

Because I’m a grown ass man, and I get paid every 2 weeks so I can do stupid things with my money, I’m thinking of buying a Nats authentic jersey. It’s a big commitment, as I have a real job and don’t wear jerseys normally, it will be only used when I go to Nats Park. I won’t get more than one, so whoever I get, it better be one I’m happy to wear at all times, and someone who will definitely be with the team a while. Help me decide, here’s who I’m thinking:

• Bryce Harper – An obvious choice, this guy is already a star and will be on the team at least through 2018. He satisfies the good player and timeline requirements, but certainly won’t be a unique jersey to have.
• Stephen Strasburg – The other obvious one, Cy Young candidate and long term guy will also check both boxes but also be a pretty common site on the backs of my fellow wannabes in the stadium.
• Ryan Zimmerman – The face of the franchise is probably the #3 guy in terms of popularity. But I’ve always loved third basemen and he’s such a fun player to watch, I’d have no problem sporting this. He’s also here for the long haul, my only worry is if I buy his jersey, his shoulder will immediately fall off.
• Gio Gonzalez – He’s becoming my favorite pitcher on this team, the guy that makes Strasburg go “hey that guy’s got alot of strikeouts!” The transition to the NL has treated him well, of course another round through the NL East and repeated exposure to the same hitters could turn him into a good pitcher rather than the Cy Young candidate he looks to be right now. He’s also here for a while, but would I be buying the jersey of the third best starter? Does that matter?
• Danny Espinosa – This one I hesitated even putting on the list. He’s one of my favorites on the team, but is he here long term? Can he hit enough to be a starting middle infielder? Is Lombardozzi going to help instigate a trade? No, I don’t think I’m ready to get an authentic Espinosa jersey, maybe just a $25 T-shirt jersey for him…

Nationals New Jerseys – 2011 Edition

The Nats have new jerseys again, which whenever I mention it, makes me think I’m talking about the state for a second. I have experience because this is their seventh jersey update in five years. I’m making that number up. Anyway, I notice people are searching for it, coming here, and seeing my post from November 2008. So I figured I’d make a new post showing off the new ones.

Here’s the home unis:

Clean, simple, no cheesy looking gold outlined block letters. I like it, there is a tiny bit of blue that could be a bit less understated, and I could do without the number in the front, but in general very nice.