HOUSTON – Houston Astros fans are getting ready for the start of the 2024 season and hitting the team store for hot, new merchandise.
“Hopefully we do good,” Kyle Macicek, a fan tells me. “I think we’ll take first place, go to the World Series. I say that every year, though
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“It’s going to be a good one, going all the way again,” Trish Macicek added.
The new merchandise is something new and die-hard fans can both enjoy!
“Every year, we try and bring out new cool stuff. A lot of retro gear. We really found that retro, our fans love,” said Tom Jennings, Astros Vice President of Merchandising. “Our rainbow sweater, obviously one of our biggest sellers.”
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They’ve also added new items with the old silver and navy and the brick and black.
“Last year we did a couple of options,” Jennings said. “But we really went crazy this year. And, you can see, you know, again, the brick and black Biggio-Bagwell era.” Jennings.
For people who want to stand out, the store has bling options.
“If you’re in Texas you gotta love the bling. So we’ve got, a lot of bling pieces this year,” said Jennings.
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At the store, fans can pick up a new jersey.
“Nike actually developed a new jersey,” Jennings explained. “It’s much lighter weight, but the nice thing about this new jersey is the old replica jersey didn’t have the numbers on the front. So that’s a nice addition. And also the sleeve patch.”
Jennings also said Jose Altuve merchandise has been the best-selling item for years and years! So from men and women to children and pets, the team store has you covered to support the Astros.