To say 2006 will be a pivotal year for the Yomiuri Giants would be an understatement, especially after that fifth-place, limp-to-the-finish-line showing in 2005.

The team has a new logo, new uniforms and caps, and the Kyojin even have a black jersey they will wear for some road games. That is a radical change for the ultra-conservative Giants.

Now when will they get a uniform with orange shirts?