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The Mets Might Not Be Good This Season, But They Won’t Be As Bad As Everyone Thinks

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Josh Burton

It is no secret right now in New York sports that the Mets are a second-class citizen when compared to the Yankees. They are in financial ruin, their tickets sell for pennies on the dollar on secondary markets, they haven’t … Continue reading →

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Citi Field Earned Its Stripes (So to Speak)

Posted on May 28, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Yankees fans are notorious for proclaiming if and how a player has “earned his Yankees stripes.” It’s a bit ridiculous and it can get incredibly annoying to have a conversation with someone who insists a player on the level of … Continue reading →

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The Murphy Homer / Non-homer

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

It doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things, because even without Danny Murphy’s homerun, the Mets still eek out a win by one run. But, there’s one thing bothering me about the fly ball he hit to the right … Continue reading →

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NY Post: Dopey Mets Want to Erase Dwight’s Citi Autograph

Posted on April 20, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

The NY Post’s George Willis is reporting that the Mets are up to their old tricks: WHEN Dwight “Doc” Gooden attended the Mets’ Opening Day ceremonies at Citi Field last week, he stopped by the Ebbets Club along the first-base … Continue reading →

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David Howard Answers Citi Field Complaints

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Yesterday, Mike Francesa was deluged with calls from incensed fans who found out that their season tickets at Citi Field had obstructed views, poor sightlines, and other viewing issues. Mets EVP of Operations David Howard responded to those complaints — read on to see a summary of the issues presented and Howard’s responses (as well as my witty addendums). Continue reading →

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Citi Field: First Look

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Citi Field, brought to you in pictures. View the photos, read my remarks, and form your own opinion … or wait another two weeks and try to scalp a ticket so you can see the place for yourself. Continue reading →

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Citi Field: Final Thoughts

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

(photo from the Bridge and Tunnel Club) Last spring I appeared on SNY’s MetsWeekly and said that I would not miss Shea Stadium. To me, there was nothing particularly special about the symmetrical, circular, cement structure that was cast from … Continue reading →

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First Base Line

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

Following up with the previous post, which mentions the smaller foul area around the park, check out the distance between first base and the photographers pit. Below is a closeup. This is a really minor thing, and neither a negative … Continue reading →

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