Monthly Archives: April 2009

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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MetsToday New Look

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you arrived here wondering if maybe you typed in the wrong URL, I apologize, but it is in fact the same old MetsToday you’ve grown to love. The previous “magazine” – style layout was kind of cool (well, I … Continue reading →

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Ambiorix Burgos Sentenced

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former Mets reliever Ambiorix Burgos has been sent to jail — though it may not be for what you think. Although the former flamethrower inadvertently (or intentionally) ran over and killed two human beings with his Hummer in the Dominican … Continue reading →

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Phillips Spills Beans on Madoff Relationship

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bernie Madoff was an important name dropped regularly during Steve Phillips’ tenure with the Mets. How many other GMs of baseball clubs know the name of their owners’ investment broker? Inquiring minds want to know. Continue reading →

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Citi Field Firsts

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

The first homerun, the first balk, the first feline encroachment, the first narcissistic celebrity interview, and more — it was a night of “firsts” at Citi Field, and we list them all. Continue reading →

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RIP Kalas, Fidrych

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

>online casinolies announcer Harry Kalas passed away today, as did former Detroit Tiger phenom Mark “The Bird” Fidrych. Kalas had the classic, deep baritone voice that made every production of NFL Films legendary. I can’t even imagine those old highlight … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 7: Loss to Padres

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

The opening of Citi Field was spoiled by San Diego, as another outfield error cost the Mets the ballgame. Well, actually, it was an outfield error, a balk, poor starting pitching, and an inability to hit a journeyman Mexican Leaguer. Continue reading →

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Johan’s Wife to Have Baby

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan Santana will NOT be at Citi Field today, instead staying back in Florida to be with his wife, who will be giving birth in Fort Myers. The couple is expecting a son, who will be named Johan Alexander Santana, … Continue reading →

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