But it looks way too similar to

this one has a 40% larger sunburst for what it’s worth

looks a lot like the BP jerseys but still very nice.

"Rays apparel, marked by our signature sunburst and light blue accents, has been embraced by fans throughout the state of Florida and across the nation," Rays President Matt Silverman said in the release. "The amplified sunburst on our new alternate jersey represents the brightness of our organization and its growing impact throughout the Tampa Bay region and central Florida."

At least we don’t have the domino’s logo on our sleeves.

Ok you guys are forgetting marketing 101…

The third Jersey is to increase revenue to the club. I think it is an ok design but I am more likely to buy a Stone Crabs jersey before that one. I bought a home jersey last year because I couldnt find anywhere that sells the road jersey. I like the grey color of the road jersey better than I do the white color of the home jersey. This being a darker color might make me contemplate buying it.

As far as not having Tampa Bay on the Road Uni’s it is all part of wagging the dog with the fan base. They will wait until the outcry for this reaches a fever pitch and then they will make it look like they are catering and listening to the fans. The fans in turn will run out and buy new said road jersey as a way to support the team. Instantly they have generated more revenue and more fan loyalty because the fans felt like the team actually listened.

I also heard an interview somewhere where the question was asked about not having Tampa Bay on the Road Uni’s. During the interview with Matt Silverman, I believe, he stated that the plan was once the new design was on the uniforms that the Rays name would be on both the home and away jersy’s as a way of getting the league to stop calling them the “Devil” Rays and just start calling them the Rays. After the two year stint they will then have road uni’s that say Tampa Bay on the front like a more traditional baseball jersey.

If you notice most major league clubs do the same thing when they unveil a new logo. I actually think it is a pretty good move.