Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2024
Cubs players give input on controversial new uniforms as Nike representatives visit spring training camps
MESA, Ariz. – Three Nike representatives made their rounds in the Cubs clubhouse Thursday, speaking to players who have endorsement deals with Nike, but also to team leaders and clubhouse staff. They gathered feedback on the new uniforms, which have caused quite the stir this spring.
“When it comes to material and a lot of their focus around the performance fabric and trying to make it a little bit more breathable and all that kind of stuff, I feel like they did a pretty good job,” said Dansby Swanson, who has a Nike endorsement deal. “I think that the mark that was missed was just all the aesthetic parts of it, some of the coloring, and all that kind of stuff.