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On November 16, 2011, the Mets announced new uniforms for their 2012 season, as part of the unveiling of their 50th anniversary plans.

Among the changes included the removal of the black drop-shadows that had been present on Mets jerseys since 1998.

The off-white pinstriped jersey, introduced as an alternate in 2010, becomes the primary home jersey while the plain-white jersey with blue placket and sleeve piping, first introduced in 1997, is now the home alternate.

Both uniforms will feature the " Mets " script, player numerals and names in blue outlined in orange, and both be worn only with the team's traditional blue cap with orange crest ( although the orange button on top of the cap has been retained ), blue undersleeves, belts and socks.

A 50th Anniversary patch will also replace the regular Mets baseball / skyline logo on the left sleeves for 2012.

They will also be wearing a patch that has homeplate, and the number 8 in the middle of it to recognize the recent death of Hall of Fame catcher, Gary Carter.