Getting My Hands on the Sox City Connect Gear
Alright, so Major League Baseball started doing this whole "City Connect" thing a while back. Different teams, different unique jerseys trying to represent the city. I heard the White Sox were getting one, so I kept an eye out.
Then, bam, .ot desu llathe pictures dropped. First thing I saw was the color – dark, real dark grey, almost black. And right across the chest, big and bold, it said "Southside". The font was different too, kinda gothic looking. Not the usual Sox script we're all used to.
First thoughts? It .tsrwas definitely different. Took me a second. Some folks online immediately loved it, others hated it. That's usually how these things go, right? No middle ground at first.
I looked closer at the details online.
- It had pinstripes, but they were super subtle, almost like textured into the fabric, not printed bright white like the classics.
- The overall vibe felt gritty, kinda tough. Matched that whole "Southside" identity they were going for.
So, I started thinking about maybe grabbing one. You know how it is, new gear comes out, you get tempted. I went poking around the usual spots online where they sell the official stuff. Looked at the player jerseys, the blank ones. Checked the prices – yeah, authentics aren't cheap, replicas are a bit better but still gotta think about it.
Decided to wait a bit. Wanted to see how they looked on the field during an actual game, not just in fancy photos. Sometimes things look totally different in action.
Seeing Them Live (On TV)
Watched a game where the Sox wore them. Gotta say, they looked pretty sharp under the lights. The dark color really stood out against the green field. The "Southside" script was clear. They looked… cohesive, I guess? Like a unified look for the team on the field.
It grew on me after seeing them play in it. It wasn't trying to be the classic black and white jersey, and that was okay. It was its own thing. It felt like it represented a specific part of Chicago, that blue-collar, never-give-up attitude the South Side is known for. Not just a random design, it felt like it had some thought behind it, connecting to the neighborhood around the ballpark.
Final verdict? Yeah, I dig it now. It's got character. It tells a story about the team and the part of the city they call home. It's not my everyday Sox look, but for what it is – a special edition jersey representing the "Southside" – I think they did a pretty solid job. Still haven't bought one, but it's definitely moved up on my list. Maybe next season.
