Monthly Archives: March 2009

Outfield Angles

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Above is the view of the field from the field level, third base side. Below is the view from the field level, down the right field line. This is a random shot of the top of the dugout, which strangely … Continue reading →

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Behind Home Plate

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you are a longtime MetsToday reader then you probably know I’m a catcher, and as such I think the seats behind home plate are the best in the house — any house. Of course, in many stadiums, they’re also … Continue reading →

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2009 Fantasy Projections: Shortstop

Posted on March 30, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

“Shortstop” is the name of a greasy spoon diner right under the last stop of 1/9 train in Riverdale – whatever you order, keep it greasy and order seconds. Cheese fries are highly recommended, if I remember correctly. “Shortstop” is … Continue reading →

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Scoreboard Ad Inventory

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Looks like the prime ad inventory around the main scoreboard either hasn’t yet been sold, or hasn’t been set up. Maybe the Mets will be streaming Google text link ads in those spots. Yeah I know … one post I’m … Continue reading →

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Minor League Memories

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Take a good look at the field. Is there something about the “decorations” that give you a minor league feel? Maybe if I show you some closer shots, you’ll see what I mean … Below is a shot of the … Continue reading →

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Nationals Like J-Lo?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

What could Jennifer Lopez possibly have to do with the Washington Nationals? Hint: she won’t be playing second base. Ask veteran pitcher Julian Tavarez, who compares his new team to J-Lo … sort of … Continue reading →

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Hearing and Not Hearing

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

One of the things about Shea Stadium that drove me absolutely out of my mind were the acoustics of the place, which were horrendous to say the least. To make matters worse, the sound tech would invariably play sounds and … Continue reading →

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The Mens Room

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

The orbital urinals in the Citi Field mens room look like something out of Star Wars … though I guess a more cultured person would recognize them as “eurostyle”, (or “Barcelona disco”, as Faith and Fear describes) Luckily there were … Continue reading →

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