Citi Field Firsts
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.
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Left Field Entrance
This is where I entered the park, because the entrance at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda was a madhouse. I like the black and white photos of Tom Seaver, Tug McGraw, Rusty Staub, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, etc. Above each entrance is a steel figurine (sculpting?) of a key moment in Mets history. As seen below, … Read more
Pelfrey Ditches Slider
In the past, Mike Pelfrey was told to forget about the curveball and changeup, and to concentrate on the slider. This spring, he’s doing the opposite — and that decision just might push him to stardom.