Forget the catch -- check out those socks!
A Few Shining Examples Are Bringing Old School Socks Back to MLB Baseball
I could write something about how the storied match-up between Kobe and LeBron probably isn’t going to happen. Or I could write about how the Dodgers are kicking royal arse in the National League. But instead I’m going to write about socks.
Again.
Because a while back. I wrote about how it annoys me when baseball players wear their pants all the way down. And it’s true — it annoys me. In fact, I’ll just say it now: I secretly suspect those players are wearing panty hose beneath those pulled-down pant legs.
Alas, there’s hope. Because just like the mighty ukulele I’m so fond of, the stirrups are making a comeback.
In recent days I’ve seen two shining examples. The first comes from The Pirate outfielder Nyjer Morgan, pictured above. I have to believe that great catch had something to do with those fashionable socks. Because here he is making another great catch. And yet again — with stirrups. (Beat THAT argument, philosophy geeks.) Then I was even happier to see Anthony Reyes from the Cardinals. Not only does he show a little white on his ankles, but he’s got those old school stripes.
I was so proud, despite the fact that I loathe the red birds.
So forget about all this talk of playoffs, winning and yadda, yadda. Stirrups are back, baby. And life is good.
