The Return Of The BCB T-Shirt

by Al on Jul 17, 2008 8:00 AM CDT in News

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No, don't be afraid -- this time it's going to be much easier, and you'll get your shirt in a timely fashion, or, if you are in Chicago, you can go and buy one in person.

How? Here's how. You've seen the ads for Strange Cargo pop up on this site from time to time over the last month or so (you may even be seeeing one right now, they've been around this morning). For those of you who aren't familiar with this store, it sells T-shirts and other miscellany and is located a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field at 3448 N. Clark St.

Jay Schwartz of Strange Cargo and I have organized this deal to be as simple as possible. The shirt, as pictured above, is identical to last year's shirt, which a lot of people who didn't get one said they wanted. It also has the "BELIEVE PROJECT 3000" logo on the back. The shade of blue is slightly different, but it will still go well with all your other Cubs gear.

You can go to the store and buy one for $20 plus tax -- that's $22.50 total, and take it home right away. Or, if you are not in the Chicago area and can't get to Strange Cargo's store, you can order it online. The online price is the same -- $20, plus tax, and $5 for shipping, $27.50 total.

You can order your shirt by clicking on this link. Best of all, as you can see on that page, $8 from every shirt purchase will be donated to Derrek Lee's Project 3000, which has already seen $1450 donated from generous BCB readers from last year's shirt sale and pledges made about player performances in 2007. I'll also update the BCB Project 3000 Fundraiser link that's permanently on the right sidebar so the shirt-ordering link will always be handy after this post passes off the front page.

I'll keep everyone updated on how many shirts get sold and how much we contribute to this worthy cause.

You asked, so here it is. Go get yours today!

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Sweet!

Will be back in the neighborhood in a couple weeks and will definitely swing by and get one.

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 17, 2008 8:04 AM CDT 0 recs

Good work

Thanks, Al, for making this happen. I imagine there are a lot of people who missed them the first time through, and it’s great that the ordering (and delivery) process will be so easy. Thanks again.

by John Q Freejazz on Jul 17, 2008 8:05 AM CDT 0 recs

sick shirts… they really look good.

Eric C
go cubs!

by Soriano4prez on Jul 17, 2008 8:10 AM CDT 0 recs

I especially like the handcuffs ;-}

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 8:10 AM CDT 0 recs

TWSS

No, seriously, read her post!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up 0 recs

pass

by LT on Jul 17, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up 0 recs

See

to me, it still looks like a moose.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 17, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up 0 recs

Same here.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

seriously

i guess i missed this conversation last time around…but if it’s not a moose what is it?

by billywan on Jul 17, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's similar to the old bear logo.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up 0 recs

All I can see is an insect face...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up 0 recs

the lower part of the bear cub face from the retro logo

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up 0 recs

from the alternate logo used 1979-93

image from http://www.sportslogos.net/team.php?id=54

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up 0 recs

I stand corrected.

That’s the one I looked for, and when I found the one I did I thought maybe my memory was failing me.

Cheers.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

Maybe this link will work

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

last try at getting this to work - errrr

If not, I give up and you can click here

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up 0 recs

This one, I believe...

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yes! King me!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up 0 recs

Al, thanks

I was upset I didn’t get one last year (was it a year ago already?).

Ordering mine today.

by cubfan1982 on Jul 17, 2008 8:12 AM CDT 0 recs

Just bought mine

on-line – Cool.

Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on Jul 17, 2008 8:18 AM CDT 0 recs

are you going to pick up or have it shipped?

because I can’t get the “wanna change shipping?” button to work in either Firefox or IE. Looks like I’ll have to call the store.

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 8:25 AM CDT up 0 recs

Yes, I had it shipped

But I checked out through paypal, and paypal filed all of that in for me

Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on Jul 17, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up 0 recs

thanks I'll try it that way

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up 0 recs

store?

Where is the store located?

by krauze on Jul 17, 2008 8:27 AM CDT 0 recs

As Al said in his post

For those of you who aren’t familiar with this store, it sells T-shirts and other miscellany and is located a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field at 3448 N. Clark St.

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 8:43 AM CDT up 0 recs

3448 N. Clark St

HERE

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 17, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up 0 recs

Good looking shirt...

is there a limited number? (i.e. is there a chance they’ll run out if we don’t buy one in the next week or so?)

I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on Jul 17, 2008 8:42 AM CDT 0 recs

No, they have the artwork and can make as many as are needed.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up 0 recs

Thanks Al!

Just bought mine… Was going to stop and see you last Sunday but got sidetracked, then settled in for the game ended up in the front row right center… Thanks for making these available and having some of the proceeds go to a good cause!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Fishbone2 on Jul 17, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

I will purchase right

neow

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 on Jul 17, 2008 8:42 AM CDT 0 recs

I lied,

I’m actually going to ride my bike there tonight after work.

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 on Jul 17, 2008 8:51 AM CDT up 0 recs

Hooray, the Ads are Back!

Liking the ladies hawking their wares, as it were.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 17, 2008 8:51 AM CDT 0 recs

$8 for project 3000 for each shirt is awesome!

Love the shirt.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 17, 2008 9:07 AM CDT 0 recs

Nicely done Al.

Can’t wait to wear mine to a game.

by N Oakley on Jul 17, 2008 9:08 AM CDT 0 recs

bellissimo!

n/t

I have no response to that.

by stelmodad on Jul 17, 2008 9:14 AM CDT 0 recs

Al...

is there a time availability on these t-shirts?

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Jul 17, 2008 9:15 AM CDT 0 recs

As in...

will they be around for a few weeks, months, etc.?

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Jul 17, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up 0 recs

No, there's no time limit...

... as I said above, the store has the artwork and can make as many as they need to.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up 0 recs

I'll be representing BCB

at the Hawaii Winter League beginning Sept.

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 17, 2008 9:32 AM CDT 0 recs

International Shipping!

Hey, they even ship internationally. Sure, you’ll pay a bit more for shipping and customs, but… you still get the shirt (and more money goes to Project 3000).

by daubs on Jul 17, 2008 9:38 AM CDT 0 recs

you know what would be pretty cool....

and I’m pretty sure it would cost too much or involve too much, but it would be really cool to put our BCB names on the back like a Jersey… When I get this shirt, I might just bring it to a place to sew on “SouthsideCUBSfan” on the back… therefore we would be recognized at the games or what not..

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 17, 2008 9:51 AM CDT 0 recs

and it would leave people with the chance to continue their arguments in person

For Example: If sackings saw me at wrigley and noticed my “SouthsideCUBSfan” name on the back, I would guarentee he comes to me to argue about Theriot… I like this idea. THANKS AL for putting this up, Im looking forward to represent our hood

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 17, 2008 9:52 AM CDT up 0 recs

Not sewn,

but I am sure at Strange Cargo they can put your name on the back of the shirt. We get our softball t-shirts from there every year for work. They do great work.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 9:53 AM CDT up 0 recs

YUP

You can also buy iron on letters from ebay pretty cheap. Maybe it’s time to take on a new and improved screen name. Maybe: Sangre Azul

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 17, 2008 9:59 AM CDT up 0 recs

Actually

I am almost sure Strange Cargo could do this for you at a n extra charge. I ahve had shirts made there they are great.

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up 0 recs

Looking at Strange Cargo's Web site...

...they have a special screen for custom lettering. And if you look under the pull down menu for “1. Shirt Style”, there is an option for “Bleed Cubbie Blue Fruit of the Loom.”

Now I’m assuming if you choose that option you’ll get the full BCB shirt with whatever “On the Back” lettering you choose. Al, does this sound right to you? Or maybe I should e-mail the store to confirm?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'd confirm

but that’s probably it. How much does it cost?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 17, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

The site says...

...50 cents a letter. That particular custom lettering page says they charge $15 per shirt, but I would assume the $20 price for the BCB shirt applies.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

I dunno, actually.

Call or email the store to ask.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 17, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

NEVERMIND, I guess.

I just checked the custom lettering page again, and now the “Bleed Cubbie Blue Fruit of the Loom” does NOT appear under the “1. Shirt Style” menu. Either Strange Cargo decided to remove that option or it was a mistake to begin with.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up 0 recs

That sounds great.

Mine would go great with BELIEVE directly under it.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

Great job Al.

I will stop SC tonight and pick mine up.

I have to admit, I am a little disappointed that it will be so easy to get one this year. The endless posts back and forth last year was pretty entertaining. : )

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 9:52 AM CDT 0 recs

I am trying not buy anything in Chicago

The 10.25 sales tax is a joke. New York has not tax on clothes or shoes. I used to shop
when I came back in town for games but no more. Good luck raising revenue for the Chicago’s crumbling infrastructure Ritchie.
Why would Strange Cargo charge tax on out of state orders ?

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 10:03 AM CDT 0 recs

I had mine shipped to Omaha

and no sales tax – just the $5 to ship ( I bought 2 – so only $2.50 each)

Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on Jul 17, 2008 10:10 AM CDT up 0 recs

Hmmmm....

10.25% vs. 8.5%? That extra $0.35 gonna break your bank?

Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08

by Fuk-U-Meter on Jul 17, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up 0 recs

On most things I would buy

Not just a BCB shirt is the entire 10.25 . A bit off topic but I would routinely go to
places like DSW, TJ MAXX etc and other stores along Clark or Broadway on my way to the game
or some downtown stores. There is simply no point when I can shop at the same stores here and
pay no tax on clothing. Also it is the principle as Chicago is just the most mismanaged city I know
of and I will try to avoid the insane tax when possible. New York is only about 2 less on non clothing
items an we have our share of bad spending etc but not compared to Chicago.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up 0 recs

Stay out of Chicago then...

The arrogance of so many New Yorkers is amazing to me. Good grief, you think the world begins and ends with New York City. You couldn’t pay me enough money to live in that sewer hole. I’m sorry, but anytime someone puts down Chicago, (especially somone that doesn’t even live here) it pisses me off to no end.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up 0 recs

~~Ryan Theriot~~ Chicago Sucks.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up 0 recs

LOL

Hey, you got the first part right anyway.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

I LOVE CHICAGO

and I love New York except for everyone of the sports teams. Just pointing out it makes
no sense for me to shop when I am there and I happen to think it is a grossly mismanaged city.
Please don’t take that as any indication I don’t love the place. I grew up in the city of chicago
and I spend every vacation day I have to come back and watch the Cubs. I also NEVER eat pizza unless I am in Chicago ( and only at two or 3 place there) and dream of Wiener Circle
burgers.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

You ought to know...

... that Jessica is a native Chicagoan, holds Cubs season tickets even though she lives in NYC, and spends virtually every vacation day she has back here to see the Cubs.

She happens to be right about the mismanagement.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 17, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

I apologize..

Didn’t mean to attack anyone personally. It’s just that I have a lot of relatives that are, and have been city workers, cops, firemen, etc., so I’m rather thin skined when it comes to criticism of our fair city. As with any large city, (Chicago and NY both included) there will be some mismanagement issues. Having spent only one week of my life in NY it would be unfair of me to cast aspersions on that great city. However, in that one week I saw enough garbage on the streets, crappy $400 hotel rooms, rude people, etc, to last me an entire lifetime.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up 0 recs

In for one...

may the BCB (version 1.2) shirt outsell the shirt just below it on the right.

by bison on Jul 17, 2008 10:21 AM CDT 0 recs

Lack of baseball

I know it’s good for players to get a few days of rest, but let me just say it:

I HATE THE ALL-STAR BREAK!

And why is it that the Cubs always seem to be one of the teams that gets an extra day off after the break? It just prolongs the misery.

"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979

by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2008 10:44 AM CDT 0 recs

but on the flip side to that gives them an extra day of rest.

So as much as I miss baseball, in the long run the extra day might help someone like Soto.

"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 17, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up 0 recs

The flip side to that

is that there is one left off-day spread throughout the season. (They have only 2 off-days in Aug.)

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 17, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

There are a LOT of teams getting an extra day off.

There are four games today. Eight teams playing, 22 have the day off.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up 0 recs

rest

I agree it will be good for Soto, as well as for Dome. I think some other Cubs have been scrapping a bit lately, including DeRosa and Theriot.

"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979

by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up 0 recs

I think

they’re all exhausted. I wonder how this bodes for the end of the season, tho…

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 17, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

If Sori can stay healthy in the second half,

Lou’s rotation system will give guys more days off.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 17, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up 0 recs

just ordered mine!!

Thanks for making this happen Al….it’s greatly appreciated. Missed my chance on the 1st go round. Can’t wait to wear it out here in Denver with some Cubbie Pride!!

All things great in 2008!!

by By Santo's Grace on Jul 17, 2008 10:44 AM CDT 0 recs