Alright, so I wanted to talk a bit about my whole journey with this Cubs City Connect gear. It’s been a bit of a ride, not gonna lie. When they first dropped these, I saw pictures online, and my first thought was, “Whoa, what IS that?” It was just so different from the classic Cubs look, you know? The pinstripes, the cubbie bear – that’s what I picture.
My First Look and Thoughts
So, yeah, initially, I was a bit thrown. The dark blue, the bright lighter blue accents, and that “WRIGLEYVILLE” splashed across the chest. It felt bold, almost too bold for me at first. I remember thinking, “Are they really gonna wear these on the field?” I’m a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to baseball unis, I guess. I kept seeing people online either loving them or absolutely hating them. Not much in between, it seemed.
Digging In a Little
But then, I started to actually look into it. I wasn’t just gonna dismiss it. I read up on the story they were trying to tell with it. Stuff about the different neighborhoods of Chicago, the city flag elements – like that little red star. They said it was about the unique vibe of the area around the ballpark. I thought, okay, that’s kinda cool, trying to connect it to the city in a different way. I get it, “City Connect,” right? The name makes sense.
I spent some time just looking at the details:
- The font they used for “WRIGLEYVILLE.”
- The specific shades of blue.
- The patch on the sleeve.
It wasn’t just a random design; there was clearly thought put into it, even if it wasn’t my immediate favorite.
Seeing it Out in the Wild
Then I started seeing them more. On TV during games, people wearing them around town. And I gotta say, it started to grow on me a little. It’s one thing to see a picture online, it’s another to see it as a full kit, or on fans who are genuinely excited about it. It definitely stands out. You can spot that jersey from a mile away. I even went to the team store, just to see one up close, feel the fabric, you know? To see if it looked different in person. And yeah, the quality seemed pretty good, like any other official jersey.
Where I Landed
So, after all that, going from “huh?” to actually checking it out, I’ve kinda softened my stance. I still love the classic Cubs look, don’t get me wrong. That’s timeless. But this City Connect thing? It’s got its own place. It’s a conversation starter, for sure. I haven’t bought one myself – still on the fence there, mostly ’cause I already have a couple of jerseys. But I appreciate them more now. I get what they were trying to do. It’s a modern take, an attempt to do something fresh. And whether you love it or hate it, it definitely made an impression. That’s my two cents on it, anyway, just going through the motions of seeing it, thinking about it, and finally kinda understanding it a bit better.
