Citi Field

[Gary Dunaier]

I dunno if anyone can help, but I got my tickets for Opening Day and I am sitting in Sect 138, I was just wonderin if anyone knew how many seats there were in the row for the left field reserve? I have 23, n 24 and was wonderin if that was the aisle or not.

I had that very section for the St. John's game. You do, indeed, have two on the aisle.

[CFmets09]

Do you guys like aisle seats? I'm kinda mixed because you only have one person to your side, but it's annoying that you have to get up every time somebody goes to get food or the bathroom.

[jared6923]

Anyone know if any ads have gone up yesterday or today?

[NYMfanChris]

trucky u got anything?

[mets16]

when is everyone's next game at Citi?

4/17 vs Milwaukee. The "last first night game at Citi Field" if that makes any sense. The Mets play a day game the next day.

[MrMet84]

I got 4/17 on my Plan then a group of 12 of us the next day 4/18 for the first day game :)

[Rangers1203]

Do you guys like aisle seats? I'm kinda mixed because you only have one person to your side, but it's annoying that you have to get up every time somebody goes to get food or the bathroom.

I personally dont like aisle seats, but I am going with my father, and hes a tall guy n could use the extra space.

[islandxtreme26]

Thank God this thread finally has....PICTURES
http://www.wcbs880.com/Citi-Field---4-7-2009/4156494



That just looks strange...something missing?








Really liking that NY on top. Great picture

[jfvmets]

Opening Day!!! Then Sunday the 19th.

jeje:laugh me too maybe saturday but primary sunday for the magnetic schedule.

[Dishy24]

Dishy, maybe you owe HIM a few beers for winning the item when he really wanted it. :D

He OBVIOUSLY didn't want it as much as me!! I only beat him by ONE PENNY! :laugh

[jared6923]

Doesnt look like any new ads in the aerial pics. I cant wait to see this ballpark complete!

[PA_Mets_Fan]

Finally have a chance to post a pic from my seats. The view is great and you do feel alot closer than at Shea. The only part of the field I can't see w/o standing is the far left field corner. No stairway obstructions and the railing is really not an issue for me. Peterrod16 resized my image.

[Shbmets]

Thank God this thread finally has....PICTURES
http://www.wcbs880.com/Citi-Field---4-7-2009/4156494



That just looks strange...something missing?








Really liking that NY on top. Great picture




Another Delta sign on the first base side. I don't remember seeing that one.

[peterrod16]

I resized your pic PA Mets Fan

[PA_Mets_Fan]

I resized your pic PA Mets Fan

Thanks! I had no clue how to.

[metfan61]

I'm guessing that the Citi Field sign over the rotunda is off center because another sign is going there. Leave it to Fred to sell advertising space for the planes landing at Laguardia.

[tagvestibule]

Opening Night, then 4/15 (Obama?), then 4/18 (first-ever regular season day game at Citi). Including the college and exhibition games, I'll have gone to five of the first eight games played at Citi Field - and yes, I was at the workout as well.

The following week I'll be checking out the new Yankee Stadium for the first time.

Great shots, as always. Just a quick note - looks like your Sunday shots labeled "Promenade Box 414, row 14, seat 17" were taken from Promenade Reserved 514 (you can see the boxes below and I don't think the boxes have 14 rows).
Here's an example:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/3420678490/in/set-72157616450045440/
I only noticed because my Saturday seats are in 514 row 14 and the view looked very familiar ;)

[JLG]

I'm guessing that the Citi Field sign over the rotunda is off center because another sign is going there. Leave it to Fred to sell advertising space for the planes landing at Laguardia.

Let's see if the boys at NYS copy that one?:silent:

[tagvestibule]

Do you guys like aisle seats? I'm kinda mixed because you only have one person to your side, but it's annoying that you have to get up every time somebody goes to get food or the bathroom.

I loved my aisle seats at Shea (a) for the extra leg room and (b) because I liked to come and go without making anyone stand to let me out. However, that's when I was in row 2. Now that I'm in row 14, I'm thankful to be a few seats off the aisle because the people coming up and down the stairs would constantly block my view of the plate if I was on the aisle (I tested this theory on Sunday).

[dpcv8]

They're really going to town getting that parking lot installed.

[tfc3rid]

I loved my aisle seats at Shea (a) for the extra leg room and (b) because I liked to come and go without making anyone stand to let me out. However, that's when I was in row 2. Now that I'm in row 14, I'm thankful to be a few seats off the aisle because the people coming up and down the stairs would constantly block my view of the plate if I was on the aisle (I tested this theory on Sunday).

My seats are on the OF side aisle so I have a very clear view of home plate... I love the extra legroom on the aisle too...

[LIMETS]

PS The obstructions were few and far between. The LED ribbon board fiasco was SO overblown. I sat in the first row and had NO problem seeing the field.


It was so over blown that the Mets raised the first row of seats behind the LED ribbon board about 2 inches after the controversy started. You sat in the corrected seats.

[Onemoredayatshea27]

It was so over blown that the Mets raised the first row of seats behind the LED ribbon board about 2 inches after the controversy started. You sat in the corrected seats.

In the offseason of '09-'10 they should definitely lower the LED boards. Raising the seats might alleviate those in that row, but it could also impair those sitting behind row 1...

[DukeBX]

when i went to Citi on Saturday,i went to take pics of the old HR apple. across the street,the workers were outside ,looking at all the people taking pics,talking,and walking around. very odd feeling,since we know what the city wants to do to that area.

[NYMfanChris]

anybody going to go for pictures in the next few days when the weather is good?

[RayNY]

In the offseason of '09-'10 they should definitely lower the LED boards. Raising the seats might alleviate those in that row, but it could also impair those sitting behind row 1...

This complaint is not overblown. When I sat in those seats to see for myself, it was just as bad as how the pictures looked. At 5'8" and of average size, I had to sit completely upright or lean forward over the railing just to get a full view of the diamond. If I sat comfortably in my seat (by comfortably I don't mean slouching half asleep, I mean sitting back relaxed without straining) I couldn't see home plate or 1st base. Simply unacceptable for a brand new ballpark. Raising the seats by 1 or 2 inches is not going to do a thing. Those LED boards need to be lowered about 2 feet.

[johnql]

anybody going to go for pictures in the next few days when the weather is good?

I'm definitely willing to go take some shots if there's an indication of something new to see (truckycam perhaps or someone who drives by and gets a glimpse?).

[CoreyNYC]

Why do people think there's not enough Mets stuff here?

[GordonGecko]

Why do people think there's not enough Mets stuff here?



It's the colors mainly, not enough blue and orange. Not even the staff wear Mets colors, instead they have red, green, or black jackets. It's like the Wilpons are ashamed ot the Orange/Blue

[s90201@optonline.net]

It's the colors mainly, not enough blue and orange. Not even the staff wear Mets colors, instead they have red, green, or black jackets. It's like the Wilpons are ashamed ot the Orange/Blue

Maybe because they want to distinquish themselves from the fans who are wearing blue and orange:think:;)

[enysteez]

Anyone know if any ads have gone up yesterday or today?

I just got home from my daily drive past Citi and there is a new ad up on the bottom corner of the RF scoreboard. Its an ad for something about nuts.

[Onemoredayatshea27]

Planters maybe? Emerald?

[enysteez]

Planters maybe? Emerald?

Could be planters but I was thinking Hershey. I think its about a candy bar but im just speculating. I was driving so I couldnt get a good read on it.

[metfan61]

Quote:
Originally Posted by LIMETS
It was so over blown that the Mets raised the first row of seats behind the LED ribbon board about 2 inches after the controversy started. You sat in the corrected seats.

In the offseason of '09-'10 they should definitely lower the LED boards. Raising the seats might alleviate those in that row, but it could also impair those sitting behind row 1...


I'm with you!!!! Lower those F***ing boards and then lower the seats in the first row back to where they were.

After the third inning Friday from sec 423 2nd row I ended up walking around and finding better seats in left field middle section. :hissyfit::hissyfit::hissyfit:

[islandxtreme26]

That was the reason I was given by a security super on Sunday. I told him I understand the black to stand out as a supervisor, but asked him why no Orange and Blue? They do have a point - how much orange, blue, and white are you going to see at a Mets game? A lot.

[Jim Vaz]

Well like I always say, I'm a Mets fan and I will always be one, and while the uniforms combos since 1962 (minus the hideous all black added in 1998) all work very well, I've always thought the team colors on some apparel and other stuff just clash and look sort of cheap. The orange and blue look sort of clownish.
While the red on the workers may not be the "Met colors" to me they just look much better and more classy.
At worst I would have had them go with a much darker blue and orange for colors, but I'm okay with the way it is.

[CoreyNYC]

It's the colors mainly, not enough blue and orange. Not even the staff wear Mets colors, instead they have red, green, or black jackets. It's like the Wilpons are ashamed ot the Orange/Blue

What do the workers at MSG wear? Ranger jerseys?

[islandxtreme26]

Since this takes place in and affects the construction of the CF parking lot, it is on topic I think.

From NYDailyNews today:

"Mets to Mark Their Amazin' Areas"
BY Nicholas Hirshon
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Tuesday, April 7th 2009, 4:00 AM

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2009/04/07/2009-04-07_mets_to_mark_their_amazin_areas.html

"Markers for home plate, the pitching rubber and second base will appear in traffic lanes, while first and third will be denoted in specific parking spots.

But Jason Antos, the author of "Shea Stadium: Images of Baseball," sides with fans who want a few more plaques in the lot.
He envisions outfield markers honoring the 1969 Miracle Mets on the sites where Tommie Agee and Ron Swoboda made run-saving catches, and where Cleon Jones caught the final out to clinch the club's first championship.
Antos is also pulling to mark the spot where a Mookie Wilson ground ball infamously trickled under Boston first baseman Bill Buckner's glove, handing the Mets an unlikely win in Game Six of the 1986 World Series. "That would have been really cool," Antos said. "Here, they had a chance, because they have so much open space , to really mark where something famous happened."

Some rock 'n' roll lovers mused online about a plaque near second base, where the Beatles played on stage. [I]But a Mets spokesman said the club doesn't plan to mark additional spots."

[Jim Vaz]

That was the reason I was given by a security super on Sunday. I told him I understand the black to stand out as a supervisor, but asked him why no Orange and Blue? They do have a point - how much orange, blue, and white are you going to see at a Mets game? A lot.

Makes sense. :think:

[islandxtreme26]

Makes sense. :think:
Yes, but I still think their old uni's were fine though. Not like they blended in the past. It was easy to pick out a security guard IMHO. But what do I know. Their are more imporatant things to me than the colors being worn by security guards, as i'm sure you'd agree

[Coach Bombay]

Why do people think there's not enough Mets stuff here?



That's a great shot...

[GordonGecko]

Maybe because they want to distinquish themselves from the fans who are wearing blue and orange:think:;)

True! Didn't think about that. I'm just trying to put my finger on what it is, because I also didn't feel there was enough "metsness" in the place


What do the workers at MSG wear? Ranger jerseys?

That's a really good point, because there's not really colors from either team all over the place at the Garden. Maybe the shock is going from Shea that was draped in bright Mets colors that contrasts with the dark tones of Citi Field. You know MSG is the home of the Rangers because it's where you've been to games and watched them on TV all your life. That will eventually happen with Citi Field, but I think some blue and orange tastefully done here and there couldn't hurt.

[metfan61]

This complaint is not overblown. When I sat in those seats to see for myself, it was just as bad as how the pictures looked. At 5'8" and of average size, I had to sit completely upright or lean forward over the railing just to get a full view of the diamond. If I sat comfortably in my seat (by comfortably I don't mean slouching half asleep, I mean sitting back relaxed without straining) I couldn't see home plate or 1st base. Simply unacceptable for a brand new ballpark. Raising the seats by 1 or 2 inches is not going to do a thing. Those LED boards need to be lowered about 2 feet.

I'll keep beating this dead horse, but whoever paid their hard earned money for these seats will be pissed, but only if they want to WATCH the game.

[CoreyNYC]

True! Didn't think about that. I'm just trying to put my finger on what it is, because I also didn't feel there was enough "metsness" in the place



That's a really good point, because there's not really colors from either team all over the place at the Garden. Maybe the shock is going from Shea that was draped in bright Mets colors that contrasts with the dark tones of Citi Field. You know MSG is the home of the Rangers because it's where you've been to games and watched them on TV all your life. That will eventually happen with Citi Field, but I think some blue and orange tastefully done here and there couldn't hurt.

Until the early 80's at Shea, the walls were green and the seats weren't "Mets colors" (BTW, I love how people talk about the Mets colored seats at Shea that we had for the last 25 years, as if Green & Red are "Mets colors"). That didn't seem to effect the 1969 team at all.

People who are worried about the lack of Mets banners and signs at CF need to be patient. The building is a work in progress. There is not one piece of advertising in any of the concourses and no ads staring you in the face at the urinals.

Does anyone really think that the interiors will remain ad free? Clearly ads will be added along with some Mets banners/signs.

[Chip Douglas]

I know most of you guys have been to Citi Field already, but 4/13 will be my first time there. You think there's any chance they open the gates before 4:40 pm to let people in?

Regardless, I plan on getting there plenty early to walk around outside the park and take everything in.

[metfan61]

Until the early 80's at Shea, the walls were green and the seats weren't "Mets colors" (BTW, I love how people talk about the Mets colored seats at Shea that we had for the last 25 years, as if Green & Red are "Mets colors"). That didn't seem to effect the 1969 team at all.

People who are worried about the lack of Mets banners and signs at CF need to be patient. The building is a work in progress. There is not one piece of advertising in any of the concourses and no ads staring you in the face at the urinals.

Does anyone really think that the interiors will remain ad free? Clearly ads will be added along with some Mets banners/signs.

I agree, I think the banners will be to the left of the retired numbers on "The Soot Monster"

[met_dream]

This metsiness orange and blue issue has been discussed ad nauseum. If you want to cheese up the place, go ahead and drape it top to bottom in those colors and make it look like a freaking circus. The problem is you got used to all that tasteless 80's crap and forgot what real ballparks were supposed to look like.

And I love that the staff are easily distinguishable around CF now. Easier to find the vendors and security people when you need them.

[NYMfanChris]

from what i understand the lf gate opens 21/2 hrs before game time which wud be 440 so that wud be earliest

[Chip Douglas]

from what i understand the lf gate opens 21/2 hrs before game time which wud be 440 so that wud be earliest

Yeah, 4:40 would be the earliest. I just thought maybe since it it Opening Night, they might let fans (who didn't go to the college game or the exhibition games) in a little earlier to walk around the place.

[NYMfanChris]

maybe but only mets wud no for sure

[piazza3142]

I know most of you guys have been to Citi Field already, but 4/13 will be my first time there. You think there's any chance they open the gates before 4:40 pm to let people in?

Regardless, I plan on getting there plenty early to walk around outside the park and take everything in.

Yes, the Left Field "Endy" entrance opens 2 1/2 hours before game time.

[Coach Bombay]

I'll keep beating this dead horse, but whoever paid their hard earned money for these seats will be pissed, but only if they want to WATCH the game.



How much are those obstructed seats?

[Shbmets]

Well like I always say, I'm a Mets fan and I will always be one, and while the uniforms combos since 1962 (minus the hideous all black added in 1998) all work very well, I've always thought the team colors on some apparel and other stuff just clash and look sort of cheap. The orange and blue look sort of clownish.
While the red on the workers may not be the "Met colors" to me they just look much better and more classy.
At worst I would have had them go with a much darker blue and orange for colors, but I'm okay with the way it is.

I'm with you on this. The apparel of the workers is not an issue at all. In fact, I will say the staff that I've encountered from the parking attendant to the guy behind the counter has been a complete 180 from the past. People are friendly and geniunely nice. It's obvious that they have been instructed to be an A+ in customer service.

Even the vendors have nice shirts (green/black) with numbers on them. Much better than the plain lime green with the word "vendor."

[NYMfanChris]

anybody get a confirmation on what the new ad that was in today is?

[Shbmets]

anybody get a confirmation on what the new ad that was in today is?

We need Trucky to get us a picture.

[Shbmets]

I'm definitely willing to go take some shots if there's an indication of something new to see (truckycam perhaps or someone who drives by and gets a glimpse?).

Any chance you're heading out for pics since we have a reported siting of a new ad?

[NYMfanChris]

id go get pictures but i live like 5 hrs away LOL

[Dishy24]

id go get pictures but i live like 5 hrs away LOL

...and you call yourself a fan! That's no excuse! :laugh

[johnql]

Any chance you're heading out for pics since we have a reported siting of a new ad?

I'll try to get out there tomorrow afternoon. Forecast, anyone? I hope it's not expected to rain.

[CHiller]

Anyone notice that the picture of Citi Field used on the "First Game Ever" T-Shirts they were selling shows the stadium in an incomplete state? It shows the construction elevators still in place and gaps in the facade brickwork. Interesting. Guess they needed to get the T-Shirts ordered fairly far in advance, and this was the most complete picture available at the time :shrug:

[NYMfanChris]

i believe cloudy

[Gary Dunaier]

Anyone notice that the picture of Citi Field used on the "First Game Ever" T-Shirts they were selling shows the stadium in an incomplete state? It shows the construction elevators still in place and gaps in the facade brickwork.

Last Friday night's exhibition between the Mets and Red Sox was not the "first game ever" at Citi Field, and those T-shirts as presented are fraudulent. The distinction of "first game ever" at Citi Field goes to the St. John's/Georgetown game March 29.

All they had to do to make the shirts legitimate, in my eyes at least, was have it say "First Mets Game Ever." Because - even though it was an exhibition - the game played at Citi Field on April 3 was, indeed, the very first Mets game ever played at Citi Field.

The April 13 game, of course, will be the first regular season game ever played at Citi Field.

Qualifiers, qualifiers, qualifiers... * sigh *

[Gary Dunaier]

I just got home from my daily drive past Citi and there is a new ad up on the bottom corner of the RF scoreboard. Its an ad for something about nuts.

:eek:

[Coach Bombay]

:eek:



hahahahaha

[met_dream]

Anyone notice that the picture of Citi Field used on the "First Game Ever" T-Shirts they were selling shows the stadium in an incomplete state? It shows the construction elevators still in place and gaps in the facade brickwork. Interesting. Guess they needed to get the T-Shirts ordered fairly far in advance, and this was the most complete picture available at the time :shrug:

That's awful. They could have at least photoshopped or had a graphic artist render it complete. Geez, the Mets marketing/graphics dept has been awful this pre season haven't they?

[johnql]

i believe cloudy

Cloudy is fine. Even cold is no big deal. But rain, that's a different story when you're out in the open trying to get shots.

[johnql]

That's awful. They could have at least photoshopped or had a graphic artist render it complete. Geez, the Mets marketing/graphics dept has been awful this pre season haven't they?

Agreed. There's no good reason why someone couldn't have spent an hour or two Photoshopping that image.

[tomzpc]

It's the colors mainly, not enough blue and orange. Not even the staff wear Mets colors, instead they have red, green, or black jackets. It's like the Wilpons are ashamed ot the Orange/Blue

I think that it's the right move to have the staff in different colors, otherwise you wouldn't be able to tell them apart from the fans. It works. When I've been to Citi (3 times now) I can tell right away who the staff is.


edit....oops...see that it's already been said.

[tomzpc]

My seats are on the OF side aisle so I have a very clear view of home plate... I love the extra legroom on the aisle too...

Same here, on the outfield aisle of my section.

I have two young kids (one who is VERY antsy) so the aisle seats are a good thing for me. I hate "infield side" aisle though. Had that at Shea and the people going up and down blocking my view drove me crazy.

[Dishy24]

Anyone notice that the picture of Citi Field used on the "First Game Ever" T-Shirts they were selling shows the stadium in an incomplete state? It shows the construction elevators still in place and gaps in the facade brickwork. Interesting. Guess they needed to get the T-Shirts ordered fairly far in advance, and this was the most complete picture available at the time :shrug:

Speaking of this t-shirt-- I have an extra one in a medium if anyone wants it-- it was $30-- I bought one for my nephew at the St. John's game & my brother bought him one on 4/3 without our knowledge-- PM me if you want it-- it's a "generous" sized medium-- I can measure it if you are interested. If not, I still have the recipt and plan on returning it on OD.

[Shbmets]

Anyone notice that the picture of Citi Field used on the "First Game Ever" T-Shirts they were selling shows the stadium in an incomplete state? It shows the construction elevators still in place and gaps in the facade brickwork. Interesting. Guess they needed to get the T-Shirts ordered fairly far in advance, and this was the most complete picture available at the time :shrug:

That is brutal. Incredible that they could sell something like that. Teams print championships t-shirts right before they sell them and the Mets take a picture from 6 months ago. Go figure...

[trucky941]

We need Trucky to get us a picture.


I am sorry guys/gals . the center field scoreboard is blocking my view
:hissyfit:

[metsforever7515]

I just got home from my daily drive past Citi and there is a new ad up on the bottom corner of the RF scoreboard. Its an ad for something about nuts.



Only nuts they sold at Shea and now sell at Citi.

[RichardK]

That's awful. They could have at least photoshopped or had a graphic artist render it complete. Geez, the Mets marketing/graphics dept has been awful this pre season haven't they?

They DID photoshop it, there never was a construction elevator on the third base side! They did a mirror image and copied the side with the elevator!

DOH!

Btw, those shirts were designed before the St. Johns game was announced, so the title is incorrect anyway.

[reyes_7]

If nobody has posted this, Tom Kaminski took some aerial shots of the ballpark today. Here's the link:

http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/4156494.php?imageGalleryXRefId=1020472#imgXR

[Fudbutter]

Do you guys like aisle seats? I'm kinda mixed because you only have one person to your side, but it's annoying that you have to get up every time somebody goes to get food or the bathroom.

we always try to sit on the aisle. Getting up every so often is still better than having to climb over peole if you need to. The frequency depends entirely on who is sitting in that row. Sometimes you get peole who are there to watch the game and you never get up. Sometimes you get the beer drinkers and eaters and you are up an down constantly.

The best of all worlds were the 4 seat Mezz boxes. Only you and spouse/date/friend in the row and quick pop up and back to your seat if you need to get up in between innings. I'm going to miss that.

[johnql]

The best of all worlds were the 4 seat Mezz boxes. Only you and spouse/date/friend in the row and quick pop up and back to your seat if you need to get up in between innings. I'm going to miss that.
Me, too. I was in a 4-seat Mezz Box and it was great.

[BMF]

anyone notice that the picture of citi field used on the "first game ever" t-shirts they were selling shows the stadium in an incomplete state? It shows the construction elevators still in place and gaps in the facade brickwork. Interesting. Guess they needed to get the t-shirts ordered fairly far in advance, and this was the most complete picture available at the time :shrug:

whered you get that?????

[Ralf]

Me, too. I was in a 4-seat Mezz Box and it was great.

As was I. They were fantastic, especially if you had the railing too!

[johnql]

As was I. They were fantastic, especially if you had the railing too!

Yup. I liked leaning against the railing. We'll see how long it takes me to get used to being in a row w/ 10+ people. At least I'm in a relatively short row and I'm seats 3 & 4, so there are only 2 people between me and the aisle.

[RichardK]

If nobody has posted this, Tom Kaminski took some aerial shots of the ballpark today. Here's the link:

http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/4156494.php?imageGalleryXRefId=1020472#imgXR

Chris did :)

[islandxtreme26]

Chris did :)

:waving

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[CoreyNYC]

Anyone notice that the picture of Citi Field used on the "First Game Ever" T-Shirts they were selling shows the stadium in an incomplete state? It shows the construction elevators still in place and gaps in the facade brickwork. Interesting. Guess they needed to get the T-Shirts ordered fairly far in advance, and this was the most complete picture available at the time :shrug:


That's awful. They could have at least photoshopped or had a graphic artist render it complete. Geez, the Mets marketing/graphics dept has been awful this pre season haven't they?

You guys do realize that the Mets do not manufacture t-shirts, there are licensed MLB manufacturers. Also, the store is run by Aramark not the Mets.

[Confused]

loge section 5 row A. no waiting for anyone.

i rather do the getting up than bothering ppl, clutz that i am would step on a lot of toes.

[foulpole]

You guys do realize that the Mets do not manufacture t-shirts, there are licensed MLB manufacturers. Also, the store is run by Aramark not the Mets.

You do realize that if YOU sell something in YOUR establishment with YOUR name on it, then ultimately YOU are responsible for the accuracy of the content, right?

[CitySkyline]

Here are some pics I took during the Friday exhibition game versus the Sox (I took over 400 pics but many were views that people have already seen here, so I'm just gonna post views that are less common; I'll try to post more when I have the time!)

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8. Final Pitch of the Game:


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[CitySkyline]

A couple more...

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[cgcoyne2]

id go get pictures but i live like 5 hrs away LOL

It just means you live in Jersey about 25 miles away. If you go at midnight, traffic is good and you'de get there in 35 minutes. LOL. :laugh

[RayNY]

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So the visiting team's bullpen has a nice bench for their players to sit on while the Mets bullpen doesn't? :dismay:

[CFmets09]

So the visiting team's bullpen has a nice bench for their players to sit on while the Mets bullpen doesn't? :dismay:

umm it's right next to theirs you just can't see it

[NJTankMets]

Anybody no where the WS Trophiess and Mets HOF will be yet?

[dpcv8]

Anybody no where the WS Trophiess and Mets HOF will be yet?

who nos? I don't no. you think somebody at the mets would no something.

[Rob R]

That Pepsi Cola sign would look much better without that beach ball on top of it.

[Dishy24]

Here are some pics I took during the Friday exhibition game versus the Sox (I took over 400 pics but many were views that people have already seen here, so I'm just gonna post views that are less common; I'll try to post more when I have the time!)


Excellent Pictures, CitySkyLine!!! Thanks for posting them? Do you have a link to your complete album?

[CoreyNYC]

Umm, no. The Mets contract that out to Aramark. People who run the concessions at CF are Aramark employees, not Mets employees.

Further, that t-shirt is designed and manufactured by Majestic. A company that the Mets do not own either.

Blaming the Mets for the design for this shirt is no different than blaming the Mets for the quality of your Chevy if your Chevy happens to have engine problems while parked in the CF parking lot.



You do realize that if YOU sell something in YOUR establishment with YOUR name on it, then ultimately YOU are responsible for the accuracy of the content, right?

[jared6923]

With 5 days left until opening day is anybody nervous that the Mets havent put any new ads up? I really hope this ballpark is complete by the 13th

[CHiller]

whered you get that?????

I bought it in a shop on the Promenade deck, but they were in all the team stores that I peaked into, including the big team store off the JRR.

[CHiller]

They DID photoshop it, there never was a construction elevator on the third base side! They did a mirror image and copied the side with the elevator!

DOH!

Btw, those shirts were designed before the St. Johns game was announced, so the title is incorrect anyway.

Holy cow, you're right! I went back and looked at the construction photos, and there was no elevator on the third base side. And, during the time the first base side appeared the way it's shown on the t-shirt, big hunks of Shea were still there, blocking the view of the third base side of Citi Field from the vantage point of the photo.

[metfan13]

With 5 days left until opening day is anybody nervous that the Mets havent put any new ads up? I really hope this ballpark is complete by the 13th

Nervous? No, not even slightly concerned.

Who cares about ads?

[tfc3rid]

we always try to sit on the aisle. Getting up every so often is still better than having to climb over peole if you need to. The frequency depends entirely on who is sitting in that row. Sometimes you get peole who are there to watch the game and you never get up. Sometimes you get the beer drinkers and eaters and you are up an down constantly.

The best of all worlds were the 4 seat Mezz boxes. Only you and spouse/date/friend in the row and quick pop up and back to your seat if you need to get up in between innings. I'm going to miss that.

I dig the aisle seats since I don't have to be climbing over people to to go walking down to the Field Level

[peterrod16]

With 5 days left until opening day is anybody nervous that the Mets havent put any new ads up? I really hope this ballpark is complete by the 13th

i guess once i get to the 7 train at 42nd st and see the mets hats and jersey i will get goosebumps
The nerves were gone after the college game.
For opening night i would like to hear a loud crowda and maybe have a BBF meet up at the interlocking NY logo in the promenade.

[NYBase]

With 5 days left until opening day is anybody nervous that the Mets havent put any new ads up? I really hope this ballpark is complete by the 13th

Unsold ads is a good opportunity to add more Mets related things to the inside of the ballpark. Some Mets logos and players instead of more ads for those blank ones.

[jared6923]

Unsold ads is a good opportunity to add more Mets related things to the inside of the ballpark. Some Mets logos and players instead of more ads for those blank ones.

I think it would also be a little embaressing hypothetically speakin that the Mets couldnt sell all their ad space. Im pretty sure that every ballpark thats opened has always been 100% completed.

Im just anxious to see the ballpark complete!! lol

[Jim Vaz]

I think it would also be a little embaressing hypothetically speakin that the Mets couldnt sell all their ad space. Im pretty sure that every ballpark thats opened has always been 100% completed.

Im just anxious to see the ballpark complete!! lol

They will have it all sold.
Its probably a typical business practice for companies wishing to buy ad space to wait until the end to possibly get the best rate.

They may not finish bathrooms, and finish tons of other essential stuff, but believe you and me they will have ad space sold!! :laugh

[metfan61]

They will have it all sold.
Its probably a typical business practice for companies wishing to buy ad space to wait until the end to possibly get the best rate.

They may not finish bathrooms, and finish tons of other essential stuff, but believe you and me they will have ad space sold!! :laugh

Even if they put up MLB, Mets, Sterling Equities etc., they will not leave them gray for opening day.

[finch5682]

the night shots are great. looks good w people in the seats!

[BuddyJas]

we always try to sit on the aisle. Getting up every so often is still better than having to climb over peole if you need to. The frequency depends entirely on who is sitting in that row. Sometimes you get peole who are there to watch the game and you never get up. Sometimes you get the beer drinkers and eaters and you are up an down constantly.

The best of all worlds were the 4 seat Mezz boxes. Only you and spouse/date/friend in the row and quick pop up and back to your seat if you need to get up in between innings. I'm going to miss that.

Aisle seats are great especially on a sweltering July night when you have all that space to your left or right. I am in a high row of the Promenade and on the infield side and am not concerned about the pedestrian traffic.

[jared6923]

I didnt see a Fireworks night during the promotion schedule...are the Mets not doing one this year????

[metfan61]

Holy cow, you're right! I went back and looked at the construction photos, and there was no elevator on the third base side. And, during the time the first base side appeared the way it's shown on the t-shirt, big hunks of Shea were still there, blocking the view of the third base side of Citi Field from the vantage point of the photo.

Wow, we need to get something new to discuss here! :crazy

[CoreyNYC]

I didnt see a Fireworks night during the promotion schedule...are the Mets not doing one this year????

Probably not ever again. Since they use to shoot them off from the parking lot of Shea because they could rope off a big area for safety. There's nowhere at CF for them to safely shoot them off since all parking is behind the seating area.

[Shbmets]

They will have it all sold.
Its probably a typical business practice for companies wishing to buy ad space to wait until the end to possibly get the best rate.

They may not finish bathrooms, and finish tons of other essential stuff, but believe you and me they will have ad space sold!! :laugh

I'll say it again, the ads are sold and will be up by opening day.

[foulpole]

Umm, no. The Mets contract that out to Aramark. People who run the concessions at CF are Aramark employees, not Mets employees.

Further, that t-shirt is designed and manufactured by Majestic. A company that the Mets do not own either.

Blaming the Mets for the design for this shirt is no different than blaming the Mets for the quality of your Chevy if your Chevy happens to have engine problems while parked in the CF parking lot.

For a minute, I thought you were serious. That's a good one, Corey!:laugh

[tomkaz]

take a look at the atached pic.....is that a schoenwies jersey in the new mets store?? c'mon, burn that jersey already!!!!!

[metfan61]

take a look at the atached pic.....is that a schoenwies jersey in the new mets store?? c'mon, burn that jersey already!!!!!

I think it's a Mets, wee wee pad :clapping:clapping:laugh

[CoreyNYC]

For a minute, I thought you were serious. That's a good one, Corey!:laugh

You can either accept the truth or a convoluted conspiracy theory/blame game. I guess you choose the latter.

[CoreyNYC]

take a look at the atached pic.....is that a schoenwies jersey in the new mets store?? c'mon, burn that jersey already!!!!!

They sell game used jerseys there, mostly from spring training.

[Retire #31]

Probably not ever again. Since they use to shoot them off from the parking lot of Shea because they could rope off a big area for safety. There's nowhere at CF for them to safely shoot them off since all parking is behind the seating area.

Is there any way they can set them off in the lot behind centerfield ?

[Gary Dunaier]

Even if they put up MLB, Mets, Sterling Equities etc., they will not leave them gray for opening day.

Unless MeiGray wants to buy some space... :D

[Gary Dunaier]

Is there any way they can set them off in the lot behind centerfield ?

Let 'em block off 126th Street... Sambucci and Vina won't mind... :ooo:

[vertigone]

Boy, I can't wait to get out to the new ballpark and see some ads!

[JLG]

Let 'em block off 126th Street... Sambucci and Vina won't mind... :ooo:

How about just blow up Sambucci and Vina, et al and call it fireworks night! :silent:

[jfvmets]

Here are some pics I took during the Friday exhibition game versus the Sox (I took over 400 pics but many were views that people have already seen here, so I'm just gonna post views that are less common; I'll try to post more when I have the time!)

1.


2.




looking at these pics, it seems that a homerun will first hit on the subway ad instead of the modells ad.. so that will be weird interms of fan interference o something like that. also the fans on the right field reserved above the modells ad will probably not even get a home run ball. it will go to pepsi porch...
those front row seats at pepsi porch will be much better than the rightfield reserved seats...

[SteveJRogers]

Probably not ever again. Since they use to shoot them off from the parking lot of Shea because they could rope off a big area for safety. There's nowhere at CF for them to safely shoot them off since all parking is behind the seating area.

The marnia perhaps?

[Jim Vaz]

take a look at the atached pic.....is that a schoenwies jersey in the new mets store?? c'mon, burn that jersey already!!!!!

I'm sure they have it out to clear the stock. I'm sure its dirt cheap.

But they couldn't pay me to take it!!! :laugh

[CFmets09]

I can't wait to see a player camped out under a ball waiting for it come down so he can catch it and it doesn't come down. Then he looks up and he's underneath the porch and sure enough it's a home run. That's going to be fun to watch.

[SteveJRogers]

I can't wait to see a player camped out under a ball waiting for it come down so he can catch it and it doesn't come down. Then he looks up and he's underneath the porch and sure enough it's a home run. That's going to be fun to watch.

More fun if its the vistors! :nod:

Less fun if its the Mets. :cry:

[cringey]

Probably not ever again. Since they use to shoot them off from the parking lot of Shea because they could rope off a big area for safety. There's nowhere at CF for them to safely shoot them off since all parking is behind the seating area.

Tigers at Comerica actually put down a tarp down in center field and did fireworks from there. It took awhile to set up though.

So, unless there is some NYC regulation against it being done from the field, I can see them restarting it once they test the field for flammability and if people are patient enough for the setup.

[Onemoredayatshea27]

I can't wait to see a player camped out under a ball waiting for it come down so he can catch it and it doesn't come down. Then he looks up and he's underneath the porch and sure enough it's a home run. That's going to be fun to watch.

There will be some WTF's by right fielders in Citi Field.... :laugh

[RichardK]

That whole area in Right Field is chock full of excitement. In the corner you have CBP dimensions, but a few feet toward center and you have one of the deepest parts of the park, that has a gotcha hanging over it!



LOVE THIS PLACE!

[metfan61]

Tigers at Comerica actually put down a tarp down in center field and did fireworks from there. It took awhile to set up though.

So, unless there is some NYC regulation against it being done from the field, I can see them restarting it once they test the field for flammability and if people are patient enough for the setup.

A little dangerous, wouldn't you think?

[CFmets09]

A little dangerous, wouldn't you think?

If aaron heilman was in the line of fire I would be all for it:laugh:laugh

[cringey]

A little dangerous, wouldn't you think?

If the Tigers are able to do an on-field fireworks display 18 times a year with out incident, I'm sure Citi Field could handle it once. (Local laws withstanding)

[jfvmets]

If the Tigers are able to do an on-field fireworks display 18 times a year with out incident, I'm sure Citi Field could handle it once. (Local laws withstanding)

i believe the mets also needs permision for from LGA or sombody that control the air traffic so that no planes pass by.. maybe trucky knows more about this.

and as I remenber fireworks at shea was only at 4 of july weekend.. and around 3-4 years in a row the have been visiting on 4 of july weekends.. and this years is also visiting during that time.

[JLG]

i believe the mets also needs permision for from LGA or sombody that control the air traffic so that no planes pass by.. maybe trucky knows more about this.

and as I remenber fireworks at shea was only at 4 of july weekend.. and around 3-4 years in a row the have been visiting on 4 of july weekends.. and this years is also visiting during that time.

I'm sure we'll all be watching for some Mets fireworks in Philly Saturday July 4th (4:10 start)!

[METSFAN]

I love the logo

[boodie1821]

Tigers at Comerica actually put down a tarp down in center field and did fireworks from there. It took awhile to set up though.

So, unless there is some NYC regulation against it being done from the field, I can see them restarting it once they test the field for flammability and if people are patient enough for the setup.

is it possible to shoot them off from the marina?

[peterrod16]

Here is the list
28 members confirmed 11 unconfirmed
As of today, i am starting to collect payment
For those who confirmed send me a pm and i will give you my contact info.
I will be offline from 5PM today untill 7PM until so if i dont response dont worry.
I will be at the home opener and another game at citi in april.
If some drops off the list i will add extras but i think we have a good amount of members.
I tried to contact armark regarding the food but nobody answer.:cry:
I will try back in an hour
Thanks to everyone.


Gary Duanier 1
Dishy 6
Dimswits 2
islandextreme 1
enysteez 1
Captain Mac 1
BronxMet Fan 1
EM0909153 1
Late Innings 2
gordongecko 2
trucky941 1
DAN7 1
mets16 1
shbmets 5
JLG 5
nymdan 1
mygirljess 2
schnu 1
bluenautica 2
unwol13 2

[CFmets09]

Here is the list
28 members confirmed 13 unconfirmed
As of today, i am starting to collect payment
For those who confirmed send me a pm and i will give you my contact info.
I will be offline from 5PM today untill 7PM until so if i dont response dont worry.
I will be at the home opener and another game at citi in april.
If some drops off the list i will add extras but i think we have a good amount of members.
I tried to contact armark regarding the food but nobody answer.:cry:
I will try back in an hour
Thanks to everyone.


Gary Duanier 1
Dishy 6
Dimswits 2
islandextreme 1
enysteez 1
Captain Mac 1
BronxMet Fan 1
EM0909153 1
Late Innings 2
gordongecko 2
trucky941 1
DAN7 1
mets16 1
shbmets 5
JLG 5
nymdan 1
mygirljess 2
schnu 1
bluenautica 2
ralf 2
unwol13 2

Didn't anyone tell you guys you're not supposed to meet up with anybody you met over the internet?:waving

[mets16]

Didn't anyone tell you guys you're not supposed to meet up with anybody you met over the internet?:waving

No. You're not supposed to?

[CitySkyline]

Excellent Pictures, CitySkyLine!!! Thanks for posting them? Do you have a link to your complete album?

Thanks, Dishy!

Actually, that's all I've put so far in my album. I tend to take a lot of pics no matter where I go, but then I tend to upload only a small subset to the web (only the best :D ).

In this case, I'll definitely post some more when I have time, and can provide a link to the album then, but for now, what you see here (the 12 pics) is all I've uploaded so far to my album.

[RichardK]

The Chopper 880 Citi Field Aerial album seems to have been updated a bit, there are some new shots in there that I did not see before.

I have doubled their size and sharpened them up a bit, but heres the whole shebang.

[RichardK]

Continued from above...

[RichardK]

And the last few...

[Ralf]

Here is the list
28 members confirmed 13 unconfirmed
As of today, i am starting to collect payment
For those who confirmed send me a pm and i will give you my contact info.
I will be offline from 5PM today untill 7PM until so if i dont response dont worry.
I will be at the home opener and another game at citi in april.
If some drops off the list i will add extras but i think we have a good amount of members.
I tried to contact armark regarding the food but nobody answer.:cry:
I will try back in an hour
Thanks to everyone.


Gary Duanier 1
Dishy 6
Dimswits 2
islandextreme 1
enysteez 1
Captain Mac 1
BronxMet Fan 1
EM0909153 1
Late Innings 2
gordongecko 2
trucky941 1
DAN7 1
mets16 1
shbmets 5
JLG 5
nymdan 1
mygirljess 2
schnu 1
bluenautica 2
ralf 2
unwol13 2

I'm out. I'm actually going to be away that week.

[CFmets09]

OT, but our AAA rotation is amazing. Niese, Gee, Figueroa, Casey Fossum, and Brandon Knight. That's pretty good for triple a.

[islandxtreme26]

OT, but our AAA rotation is amazing. Niese, Gee, Figueroa, Casey Fossum, and Brandon Knight. That's pretty good for triple a.

Careful about mentioning ANYTHING off topic. C-NYC may police you and tell you this is not for the Citi Field thread - that or tell you that you should know better.

Speaking of Citi, does anyone know what the story is with the ad placement today? We have heard there was one new one yesterday. That means, taking into account the new one and the fact that they have front/backs to do, thhdy have 10 more total to hang. They hung 6 total (3 front/backs) on Thursday alone before the RedSox game, and will have good weather for the next few days I believe, so I dont see any issue getting them done

[RichardK]

Something odd I noticed, using the latest over-head aerial of Citi Field I was experimenting with the distances from Home Plate to the Center Field wall which is advertised as being 408 feet.

We know the distance from Home Plate to the Pitching Rubber is 60 feet and 6 inches (60.5 feet). So using that as a ruler, I started stacking the rulers together to see what number I got... The result was interesting, I was able to stack 7 - 60.5 feet - segments together to just about reach the CF wall. And 60.5 times 7 = 423.5?!?!?

Now theres no way in hell my method is 100% accurate, and it's bound to be off by a few feet or so from all the unknown variables like the angle of the camera in respect to the field and such.

But thats a pretty large difference from 408... Makes me wonder if the Mets intentionally fibbed on the OF dimensions a tad? :D

[CoreyNYC]

Actually that treatment is reserved for hypocritical ego maniacal Citi Field thread head honchos.

Note to everyone else: Don't even think about comparing mall store ads, that sort of discussion will cause thread management to flip out.


Careful about mentioning ANYTHING off topic. C-NYC may police you and tell you this is not for the Citi Field thread - that or tell you that you should know better.

[met_dream]

I really hope they put some plasma's in the promenade food court behind home plate. That area is just about the only place in the ballpark without a field view and needs it the most.

[jfvmets]

this is OT.. but somebody has a coupon code or something for air flights.. i'm travel from dc to nyc for openning day...
any one has something that are not using..
hey trucky no discouts in LGA??

don't lose nothing for asking...:D
:twocents:

Pm me I'll apreciate it..

[metsforever7515]

Still searching for OD tickets...

[metfan61]

Has anyone noticed that the Promenade Club view was not very well thought out? I was in there Friday and I think it's pretty cool except for the view of the field through the windows. I understand the we should have adequate handicapped seating but it seems that the view is blocked. The only area that has a decant view is where the seats come all the way up to the walk.

I noticed that most handicapped areas were not being used by wheelchairs and people were just hanging out there. I wonder if they have to have a certain amount of access for a period of time, then if their not used they can remove some. Some of them are temporary at Citi as well as NYS.

No disrespect to anyone in a wheelchair, just wondering what the deal is.

[Oct251986]

Something odd I noticed, using the latest over-head aerial of Citi Field I was experimenting with the distances from Home Plate to the Center Field wall which is advertised as being 408 feet.

We know the distance from Home Plate to the Pitching Rubber is 60 feet and 6 inches (60.5 feet). So using that as a ruler, I started stacking the rulers together to see what number I got... The result was interesting, I was able to stack 7 - 60.5 feet - segments together to just about reach the CF wall. And 60.5 times 7 = 423.5?!?!?

Now theres no way in hell my method is 100% accurate, and it's bound to be off by a few feet or so from all the unknown variables like the angle of the camera in respect to the field and such.

But thats a pretty large difference from 408... Makes me wonder if the Mets intentionally fibbed on the OF dimensions a tad? :D



well if you were off in making your ruler by one foot each direction that would mean that each ruler would be off by two feet. Times that by 7 gives you 14. Add that to the 408 and it gives you 422. My guess is you were off in making the ruler.

[metsforever7515]

Has anyone noticed that the Promenade Club view was not very well thought out? I was in there Friday and I think it's pretty cool except for the view of the field through the windows. I understand the we should have adequate handicapped seating but it seems that the view is blocked. The only area that has a decant view is where the seats come all the way up to the walk.

I noticed that most handicapped areas were not being used by wheelchairs and people were just hanging out there. I wonder if they have to have a certain amount of access for a period of time, then if their not used they can remove some. Some of them are temporary at Citi as well as NYS.

No disrespect to anyone in a wheelchair, just wondering what the deal is.

Are you calling Dishy out?! :D:D:laugh:laugh

[JLG]

Something odd I noticed, using the latest over-head aerial of Citi Field I was experimenting with the distances from Home Plate to the Center Field wall which is advertised as being 408 feet.

We know the distance from Home Plate to the Pitching Rubber is 60 feet and 6 inches (60.5 feet). So using that as a ruler, I started stacking the rulers together to see what number I got... The result was interesting, I was able to stack 7 - 60.5 feet - segments together to just about reach the CF wall. And 60.5 times 7 = 423.5?!?!?

Now theres no way in hell my method is 100% accurate, and it's bound to be off by a few feet or so from all the unknown variables like the angle of the camera in respect to the field and such.

But thats a pretty large difference from 408... Makes me wonder if the Mets intentionally fibbed on the OF dimensions a tad? :D



Try the segments down the lines against published distances (330 to RF)...

[metfan61]

Are you calling Dishy out?! :D:D:laugh:laugh

I wouldn't go there!!! :eek:

[Dan The Met Fan]

Am i the only who who hates the BLACK turf around the apple? They should have left it as it was.

[metfan61]

Am i the only who who hates the BLACK turf around the apple? They should have left it as it was.

I'm sure the league made them change it (too much contrast) but let's hope they put something real, like bushes there in the off season.

[Retire #31]

Am i the only who who hates the BLACK turf around the apple? They should have left it as it was.

I heard MLB made them change it. Something to do with the batter's eye

[metsforever7515]

I wouldn't go there!!! :eek:

Oh no you would not:

[RichardK]

well if you were off in making your ruler by one foot each direction that would mean that each ruler would be off by two feet. Times that by 7 gives you 14. Add that to the 408 and it gives you 422. My guess is you were off in making the ruler.

Even so, my "rulers" didnt make it all the way to the wall, theres about a foot or so gap, and some of them are not even touching which increases the distance even more not to mention the conservative measurement was off by 15 and a half feet. So even if your assumption is correct, wheres the other 1.5 feet + the gap between the last ruler?

Just saying, I would not be suprised if the advertised distance is less than the real distance :)

[Retire #31]

Still searching for OD tickets...

You and me both

[GuitarPunk2512]

i like it better being black, it makes the apple stand out more.

[metfan61]

Oh no you would not:



Don't diss the Dishy! :D

[dimswits]

Even so, my "rulers" didnt make it all the way to the wall, theres about a foot or so gap, and some of them are not even touching which increases the distance even more not to mention the conservative measurement was off by 15 and a half feet. So even if your assumption is correct, wheres the other 1.5 feet + the gap between the last ruler?

Just saying, I would not be suprised if the advertised distance is less than the real distance :)

Your segments are much too long. The back of home plate is formed by the intersection of the baselines, and the baselines themselves are adjacent to the fair territory grass and seperated from foul territory grass by the dirt paths. It's 60.5 feet from the rubber to the front edge of the plate. Taking this into account, your first segment ends well behind home plate and is much longer than 60.5 feet. With each additional segment you are compounding the error.

[Ralf]

Seriously, are they going to have all those ads boards covered by opening day? It would a little embarrassing imo if they don't. And I'm not talking "Lets go Mets" signs either - REAL ADS.

[islandxtreme26]

I'm sure the league made them change it (too much contrast) but let's hope they put something real, like bushes there in the off season.


I heard MLB made them change it. Something to do with the batter's eye


This is true - at least it is what I was told on Sunday by a Supervisor and a guy from Bovis. The painting was done on Thursday after someone from either Boston or MLB :hissyfit::hissyfit: first noticed it.

[RichardK]

Try the segments down the lines against published distances (330 to RF)...

I get about 345.5 feet.

[islandxtreme26]

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[CFmets09]

did my owned post get deleted? come on it was funny

[keyman]

Has anyone noticed that the Promenade Club view was not very well thought out? I was in there Friday and I think it's pretty cool except for the view of the field through the windows. I understand the we should have adequate handicapped seating but it seems that the view is blocked. The only area that has a decant view is where the seats come all the way up to the walk.

I noticed that most handicapped areas were not being used by wheelchairs and people were just hanging out there. I wonder if they have to have a certain amount of access for a period of time, then if their not used they can remove some. Some of them are temporary at Citi as well as NYS.

No disrespect to anyone in a wheelchair, just wondering what the deal is.

I had mentioned the temp seats a while back.
I did find out that 1% of seats in each category must be accesible.

[CFmets09]

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[tomzpc]

.......................

[RichardK]

Your segments are much too long. The back of home plate is formed by the intersection of the baselines, and the baselines themselves are adjacent to the fair territory grass and seperated from foul territory grass by the dirt paths. It's 60.5 feet from the rubber to the front edge of the plate. Taking this into account, your first segment ends well behind home plate and is much longer than 60.5 feet. With each additional segment you are compounding the error.

Ok heres my second attempt, instead of using the 60.5 feet I'm using the center of home plate to second base which is defined as being 127 feet and 3 inches (see image).



I used three of the 127 feet 3 inches and one 60.5 to almost reach the wall.

Heres what I got:

One 'C' measurement
127 feet x 12 inches = 1524 inches + 3 inches = 1527 inches

Three 'C' measurements (see image)
1527 x 3 = 4581 inches

One 'A' measurement (see image)
60 feet x 12 inches = 720 inches + 6 inches = 726 inches

Three 'C' + one 'A'
4581 + 726 = 5307 inches total

Fuzzy Math
5307 inches / 12 inches = 442.25 feet

If you can do better, be my guest :)

[metfan61]

I had mentioned the temp seats a while back.
I did find out that 1% of seats in each category must be accesible.

That makes it around 420, how many do you think we have now and how long do they have to stay (if they go un-used)?

[JLG]

I get about 345.5 feet.--to RF--


Your segments are much too long. The back of home plate is formed by the intersection of the baselines, and the baselines themselves are adjacent to the fair territory grass and seperated from foul territory grass by the dirt paths. It's 60.5 feet from the rubber to the front edge of the plate. Taking this into account, your first segment ends well behind home plate and is much longer than 60.5 feet. With each additional segment you are compounding the error.

I do not believe that measuring the photo is reliable.
If dimwits is correct, and I agree with dimwits that it looks to long. Then the measurements would be even longer. I do not think there is anything in it for the Mets to not accurately place the measurements.

[JoseJoseJose7]

Wait a second are you telling me that they officially changed the grass around the apple to black turf??? i thought the crappy fake grass around the apple was just wet. Its such an eye sore i know over the past few months we have complained about a lot of stuff about this place, and everything out turned out ok. But this black stuff around the apple just looks terrible. Are you sure its just not wet? How could the mets make this kinda mistake

[tomzpc]

I do not believe that measuring the photo is reliable.
If dimwits is correct, and I agree with dimwits that it looks to long. Then the measurements would be even longer. I do not think there is anything in it for the Mets to not accurately place the measurements.

From experience (I'm a surveyor btw) I can tell you that scaling measurements from a single aerial photograph will typically yield VERY innacurate results.

[Retire #31]

Wait a second are you telling me that they officially changed the grass around the apple to black turf??? i thought the crappy fake grass around the apple was just wet. Its such an eye sore i know over the past few months we have complained about a lot of stuff about this place, and everything out turned out ok. But this black stuff around the apple just looks terrible. Are you sure its just not wet? How could the mets make this kinda mistake

From what I understand they painted the green grass black.

[tomzpc]

Wait a second are you telling me that they officially changed the grass around the apple to black turf??? i thought the crappy fake grass around the apple was just wet. Its such an eye sore i know over the past few months we have complained about a lot of stuff about this place, and everything out turned out ok. But this black stuff around the apple just looks terrible. Are you sure its just not wet? How could the mets make this kinda mistake

I'm pretty sure that they just painted it and I'm guessing that it was more for the batter's eye than it was for aesthetics. Hopefully one day they'll replace it with some live greenery.

[islandxtreme26]

I'm pretty sure that they just painted it and I'm guessing that it was more for the batter's eye than it was for aesthetics. Hopefully one day they'll replace it with some live greenery.
They painted it. There was a picture up here with workers painting it. I believe it was posted on Thursday or Friday.

[Retire #31]

I'm pretty sure that they just painted it and I'm guessing that it was more for the batter's eye than it was for aesthetics. Hopefully one day they'll replace it with some live greenery.

I remember seeing some pictures where the green was showing. It was definitely a paint job

[JLG]

In this picture you can see the green showing through, just behind the apple.

[RichardK]

From experience (I'm a surveyor btw) I can tell you that scaling measurements from a single aerial photograph will typically yield VERY innacurate results.

I agree that aerial images would be off, most aerial images are taken from an aircraft flying around 40,000+ feet with a viewing angle for most of the image that is not directly overhead. Tom wasnt flying his chopper at 40,000 feet and he appeared to be directly overhead the center of the playing surface. How much the calculations are off is proportional to the angle of the image, and it appears to be directly overhead.

So while I agree the calculations will be off, I do not think they will be as innacurate as you think. The discrepancy of 34.25 feet is a very large distance, if the 408 measurement is correct and that discrepancy was attributed to the angle of the image, the image would not appear to be taken directly overhead, but at a noticable tilt which in my opinion, I am not seeing.


I do not believe that measuring the photo is reliable.
If dimwits is correct, and I agree with dimwits that it looks to long. Then the measurements would be even longer. I do not think there is anything in it for the Mets to not accurately place the measurements.

They are not too long, see the image I included which shows Pro Baseball Field Dimensions.

As for Major League teams lying about the OF distances, see the Boston Redsox :)

Though I could be wrong, this has sturred up some much needed On Topic friendly debates and gives me something to do until 7:00 PM :D

[metfan61]

There's NO WAY they keep that mess past this season if not this month. The way that looks, it was done with haste and something should be on the way to replace it.

[tfc3rid]

I will say that the 408 to CF looks a LOT deeper than Shea from behind home plate...

[Gary Dunaier]

Has anyone noticed that the Promenade Club view was not very well thought out? I was in there Friday and I think it's pretty cool except for the view of the field through the windows. I understand the we should have adequate handicapped seating but it seems that the view is blocked. The only area that has a decant view is where the seats come all the way up to the walk.

Not sure if this is what you're talking about, but I also think it's odd that there's an aisle right in front of the windows of the Promenade Club. People can, do, and will, use it during the game, blocking the views of those inside.

The Promenade Club was never intended for people to watch an entire game from there, so this may not be as big a problem as it sounds. Nevertheless, if it's a place with restricted access (despite what was said on the SNY Citi Field special - Kevin Burkhardt's exact words were that the Promenade Club would be open "for anybody who has a ticket on the Promenade level," and Jeff Wilpon, standing next to Kevin when he said that, did not contradict or correct him), you'd think they'd have designed it so the viewing would be better.

Unless... hey now... this was intentional - their way of bringing some of the Shea Experience to Citi Field!!!!! Shea Stadium may be gone, but you can still re-live the experience of sitting in the first row of the Loge Reserved by watching a game from the Promenade Club! Woo hoo! :D

[NYMfanChris]

anybody get out to see if there were any new ads?

[dstoffa]

Has anyone noticed that the Promenade Club view was not very well thought out? I was in there Friday and I think it's pretty cool except for the view of the field through the windows. I understand the we should have adequate handicapped seating but it seems that the view is blocked. The only area that has a decant view is where the seats come all the way up to the walk.

I think the Prom Club is a bit over-rated. I go to games to watch baseball. However, it's a nice perk if you can afford the tickets which permit you access. It would be a nice place to have access to during a rain delay or for a quick bite on a cold night... I can't envision anyone wanting to spend much time in there. It's seemed like a glorified cafeteria with a bar. Nothing like the stuff down on the Caesar Level. If I am going to sit in a bar at a ballpark to watch a game, it's gonna be downstairs, and not in the Prom Club.

Cheers!
-Doug

[JLG]

My buddy Sal designed that Mr. Met choking out the Phillie Phanatic, it was done back in '06. I gave him an idea for one last year, but we all know what happened. Ughh. Apparently, the choke was on us...

Maybe your buddy could do a poster with Mr Met choking Fredbird for the BBF Suite June 23rd Cardinals vs Mets.

[RichardK]

A bit off topic but something to get Mets fans more psyched about this year...

Wager to throw off a mound (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090408&content_id=4167332&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym), he says he will be back late July early August... Imagine our Bullpen consisting of <Green, etc...> to Wagner to Putz to K-Rod.

Our starters would only have to go 5 innings! Talk about a killer bullpen!

:nod:

[johnql]

anybody get out to see if there were any new ads?

Just got back. Uploading pics now. Two new ads are up - Daily News and Planters Big Nut Bars.

[RichardK]

Just got back. Uploading pics now. Two new ads are up - Daily News and Planters Big Nut Bars.

NICE! Cant wait :)

[johnql]

For those who want to see all the pics, here's the link:

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%204-8-09/

We'll start with dessert first. The two new ads.

From the westbound No. 7 train:




From the street:

[johnql]

Ongoing landscaping on the plaza.








New subway staircase looks almost ready for business.

[Dishy24]

Are you calling Dishy out?! :D:D:laugh:laugh

That's it-- next time I sit on the back of my chair & open an umbrella! :rainy:

[johnql]

Rotunda-side curb has been painted yellow. Plaza-side curb not yet.




New (at least for me) "You Are Here" signage has been posted all around the perimeter of the stadium.


Team Store sign


Even the turnstiles get a corporate sponsor.

[5ivese7enf15teen]

Awesome pics as always, johnql!

Some thoughts:
1. They painted (or rather, covered) the sidewalk barriers, the "soot" color (or not). Cool.
2. Lansdcaping/Shrubbery looks awesome! (If only they could do this for the batter's eye)

[MetsFan24]

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[johnql]

That's about it for today. More pics in the full album here:

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%204-8-09/

Mostly close-ups of the "You Are Here" signs and a few different angles of the shots that I already posted.

[johnql]

Awesome pics as always, johnql!

Some thoughts:
1. They painted (or rather, covered) the sidewalk barriers, the "soot" color (or not). Cool.
2. Lansdcaping/Shrubbery looks awesome! (If only they could do this for the batter's eye)
Thanks. I agree. The landscaping is coming along nicely. Here's a close-up of the sidewalk barriers. They look much better now.

[MetsFan24]

Gary Cohen is looking more and more wrong each day when he said that the Shea parking lot would be done in time for the opener.

[5ivese7enf15teen]

So the Team Store is open even when the Mets are on the road?

[MetsFan24]

So the Team Store is open even when the Mets are on the road?
Si.

Mets Team Store (Plaza Level Adjacent to Jackie Robinson Rotunda)
The Mets Team Store is the one-stop shopping destination for any Mets fan. Here in the largest Citi Field store you can find all your favorite brands for adults and kids, as well as exclusive novelties you won't find anywhere else. Even get personalized crystals, jerseys and bats made to order while you shop! Don't forget to check out the Amazin' Memorabilia display featuring game used items of your favorite players.
Hours of Operation: Open all year
Non game days: Monday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Game Days:
7:10 Game: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., reopen at 4:30 p.m. until end of game
1:10 Game: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or end of game.

http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ballpark/guide.jsp#guide_t

[johnql]

So the Team Store is open even when the Mets are on the road?
Yes.

Non-Game Days
Starting in April 2009, the store will be open at Citi Field from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week, on non-game days.

Game Days
The store hours on game days are as follows.

* 7:10 Game: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., reopen at 4:30 p.m. until end of game.
* 1:10 Game: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or end of game.

[Coach Bombay]

Landscaping looks great. One of the perks of being a parking lot stadium.

[Citi_Field]

Those ads on the back of the scoreboard look so cheap and cluttered, what a terrible move.

[Shbmets]

That's about it for today. More pics in the full album here:

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%204-8-09/

Mostly close-ups of the "You Are Here" signs and a few different angles of the shots that I already posted.

Great work johnql. We knew you would come through for us.

[johnql]

Great work johnql. We knew you would come through for us.

It was looking iffy early afternoon with scattered rain around Flushing. But by 3, 3:30 it was pretty much just cloudy, so I grabbed my coat and headed out.

[5ivese7enf15teen]

Si.

Mets Team Store (Plaza Level Adjacent to Jackie Robinson Rotunda)
The Mets Team Store is the one-stop shopping destination for any Mets fan. Here in the largest Citi Field store you can find all your favorite brands for adults and kids, as well as exclusive novelties you won't find anywhere else. Even get personalized crystals, jerseys and bats made to order while you shop! Don't forget to check out the Amazin' Memorabilia display featuring game used items of your favorite players.
Hours of Operation: Open all year
Non game days: Monday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Game Days:
7:10 Game: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., reopen at 4:30 p.m. until end of game
1:10 Game: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or end of game.

http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ballpark/guide.jsp#guide_t


Yes.

Non-Game Days
Starting in April 2009, the store will be open at Citi Field from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week, on non-game days.

Game Days
The store hours on game days are as follows.

* 7:10 Game: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., reopen at 4:30 p.m. until end of game.
* 1:10 Game: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or end of game.

Thanks, guys. :D What about the Team Store above, by the top of the stairs of Jackie Robinson Rotunda? I don't recall access from the store below going upstairs without going through the JRR. The jacket that I really want is up there. The super large sizes of that same jacket are located on the ground level. :sigh:

Didnt realize: 100th post! Yay! :)

[Shbmets]

Gary Cohen is looking more and more wrong each day when he said that the Shea parking lot would be done in time for the opener.


Actually I heard Jeff Wilpon tell this to Boomer and Carton last week. He said the lot would be "parkable." Meaning the first coat of asphalt would be down. All parking spot markings would not be completed yet.

My guess is by mid May it will be mostly done, with the Shea monuments being completed during the All-Star break.

[Dishy24]

Sorry I bid you up so high. :cry:

It's a good thing you upbid me-- I just received it & it sucks! It is chipped all over & looks like the apple was actually re-glued onto the hat! I just sent a message to the seller-- I better get a refund!!

[johnql]

Thanks, guys. :D What about the Team Store above, by the top of the stairs of Jackie Robinson Rotunda? I don't recall access from the store below going upstairs without going through the JRR. The jacket that I really want is up there. The super large sizes of that same jacket are located on the ground level. :sigh:
On non-game days, only the ground-level Team Store is open. You'll have to wait until a game day to go upstairs.

[metfan61]

That's it-- next time I sit on the back of my chair & open an umbrella! :rainy:

Oh boy, what did I start ?!?! ;)

[NYMfanChris]

great pics. how many spots were there left for ads on each scoreboard?

[johnql]

great pics. how many spots were there left for ads on each scoreboard?

I think the right field scoreboard is filled up whereas the center field scoreboard still has 3 blanks (2 small, 1 large).

[nymdan]

John, where you able to see if there were any new ads on the center field scoreboard?

[metsforever7515]

It was looking iffy early afternoon with scattered rain around Flushing. But by 3, 3:30 it was pretty much just cloudy, so I grabbed my coat and headed out.

Great pictures! :D:clapping

[johnql]

John, where you able to see if there were any new ads on the center field scoreboard?

There weren't any on the back of the center field scoreboard. Can't really get a view of the front.

[trucky941]

Rotunda-side curb has been painted yellow. Plaza-side curb not yet.




New (at least for me) "You Are Here" signage has been posted all around the perimeter of the stadium.


Team Store sign


Even the turnstiles get a corporate sponsor.



man this place looks better and better everyday!! even little stuff they do make the place that much better looking. i went last sat and i can not wait to get back there!!!!

[gator92]

How much the calculations are off is proportional to the angle of the image, and it appears to be directly overhead.

Richard, if you go back to the original overhead a page or so back, the RF pole shows as an orange line, whereas if the photo were from straight overhead (and higher is better for this sort of thing), it would show as a circle (the main pole) with a narrow line coming off it (the screen on the inside of the pole).

I think also on your post where you used a 127'3" segment, your segment seemed to pull up a little shorter than where 2nd base would be - the lines between 1st and 2nd, and between 2nd and 3rd, would not be quite as close to the infield grass line, IMO. If you make that segment a bit longer, your total distance for CF will be a bit smaller...

FWIW, using the prints posted here a while back, I find that if the RF and LF lines are as "advertised", then center field needs to be something like 410-411 to fit geometrically with the prints. So I think CF may be a little deeper than advertised, but I think if it was 425 or more, that difference would be noticeable to fans and to the players, so let's see what Beltran and his counterparts have to say about it in coming days...

[THINK BLUE]

those you are here signs are very nice great design:clapping

[gator92]

Richard, if you go back to the original overhead a page or so back, the RF pole shows as an orange line, whereas if the photo were from straight overhead (and higher is better for this sort of thing), it would show as a circle (the main pole) with a narrow line coming off it (the screen on the inside of the pole).

I think also on your post where you used a 127'3" segment, your segment seemed to pull up a little shorter than where 2nd base would be - the lines between 1st and 2nd, and between 2nd and 3rd, would not be quite as close to the infield grass line, IMO. If you make that segment a bit longer, your total distance for CF will be a bit smaller...

FWIW, using the prints posted here a while back, I find that if the RF and LF lines are as "advertised", then center field needs to be something like 410-411 to fit geometrically with the prints. So I think CF may be a little deeper than advertised, but I think if it was 425 or more, that difference would be noticeable to fans and to the players, so let's see what Beltran and his counterparts have to say about it in coming days...

And actually, I missed it before, but the RF pole and LF pole both show as lines, and they go in different directions, which is a dead giveaway that the photo was taken from a fairly low altitude, from somewhere between the two poles. When you get a very high altitude (e.g. satellite) photo that is not directly overhead, you see the two poles as lines, but going int he same direction, which is not ideal either, but something you can adjust for. This photo is probably not suitable for dimensioning without some careful adjustment of the raw measurements...

[trucky941]

A little off topic but can someone please tell me what the hell is wrong with Pelfrey?!

[metsforever7515]

A little off topic but can someone please tell me what the hell is wrong with Pelfrey?!

He has a bad case of Perez-itis.

[tomzpc]

I agree that aerial images would be off, most aerial images are taken from an aircraft flying around 40,000+ feet with a viewing angle for most of the image that is not directly overhead. Tom wasnt flying his chopper at 40,000 feet and he appeared to be directly overhead the center of the playing surface. How much the calculations are off is proportional to the angle of the image, and it appears to be directly overhead.

So while I agree the calculations will be off, I do not think they will be as innacurate as you think. The discrepancy of 34.25 feet is a very large distance, if the 408 measurement is correct and that discrepancy was attributed to the angle of the image, the image would not appear to be taken directly overhead, but at a noticable tilt which in my opinion, I am not seeing.



They are not too long, see the image I included which shows Pro Baseball Field Dimensions.

As for Major League teams lying about the OF distances, see the Boston Redsox :)

Though I could be wrong, this has sturred up some much needed On Topic friendly debates and gives me something to do until 7:00 PM :D

A photo from a higher elevation would be able to give you a more accurate result. You're assuming the opposite. Having a photo directly overhead HELPS but you you have no idea at what angle the camera was held. As someone who works with this stuff for a living, take my word for it. Your methods are innacurate and will almost always yield a result longer than the actual.

[trucky941]

He has a bad case of Perez-itis.

ah i have heard of that.. someone needs to find a cure for this. can you get a vaccine for this so i can't get this? lol

[tomzpc]

Those ads on the back of the scoreboard look so cheap and cluttered, what a terrible move.

Gotta pay for K-Rod and Putz! Fortunately we don't have to watch the game from the back of the scoreboard. :nod:

[NYaDiO]

Citi Field is very nice, and I had very high hopes while it was being built. But while I was watching the game on Saturday I felt like I was watching he play at Citizens Bank Park or Bucsh Stadium with he brick backstop. I felt like I was watching he Yankees play at Yankee Stadium when I watched them. I'm not trying to bash Citi Field cause it is very nice, but it doesn't seem homey and Mets feeling.

[JLG]

A little off topic but can someone please tell me what the hell is wrong with Pelfrey?!

They put a great deal of pressure on him, making him a #2. He did bounce back nicely here in the second.
Delgado sent a group of people to stubhub for porch tix after that shot in the first. And they are not just looking for front row seats.

[nymdan]

There weren't any on the back of the center field scoreboard. Can't really get a view of the front.
You can if you're standing in the parking lot between Roosevelt Ave and 126th street.

[johnql]

You can if you're standing in the parking lot between Roosevelt Ave and 126th street.

You're right. Sorry, by the time I got there, I forgot to check.

[tomzpc]

I listened to the first game of the year on the radio while at work. Watching tonight's game I noticed that the Mets are wearing the citi field patches on their hats. I'm surprised that they are wearing them on the road too. I'm not a fan of hat patches. It will cost them at least 3 wins this year, sort of the same way that wearing "eye-black" adds 10 points to one's batting average. :D Well, at least they aren't wearing the Domino's patches on the hats.

[Dishy24]

Hey Guys- Shea1012 became a Daddy today to a beautiful baby girl! :clapping Her name? Johanna Santana B.

Ok, It's Grace-- that's nice, too... right?

Congratulations John!


Oh, & this is NOT O/T-- I heard she is ALREADY a METS fan!! :)

[JLG]

That's about it for today. More pics in the full album here:

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%204-8-09/

Mostly close-ups of the "You Are Here" signs and a few different angles of the shots that I already posted.

Great pics John! You really are good in the clutch, we were in need of a hit! Just like Beltran (4-3 Mets) you came through for us. I really liked the close ups of the new "You Are Here" signs. Thanks!!! :clapping
Did I see Mets colors in those signs?

[tomzpc]

Hey Guys- Shea1012 became a Daddy today to a beautiful baby girl! :clapping Her name? Johanna Santana B.

Ok, It's Grace-- that's nice, too... right?

Congratulations John!


Oh, & this is NOT O/T-- I heard she is ALREADY a METS fan!! :)

:clapping:clapping:clapping:clapping

[JLG]

Hey Guys- Shea1012 became a Daddy today to a beautiful baby girl! :clapping Her name? Johanna Santana B.

Ok, It's Grace-- that's nice, too... right?

Congratulations John!


Oh, & this is NOT O/T-- I heard she is ALREADY a METS fan!! :)

How do you know she's a METS fan? Did she complain there was not enough Blue and Orange in the delivery room?
Congrats John and Mrs John!!! :clapping:clapping:clapping

[BMF]

He has a bad case of Perez-itis.

he caught the ollie's by sitting next to him on the plane.. I hope its a 24 hour thing

[BMF]

How do you know she's a METS fan? Did she complain there was not enough Blue and Orange in the delivery room?
Congrats John and Mrs John!!! :clapping:clapping:clapping

she had blue and orange in her umbilicle cord:clapping the more mets fans the better

[BMF]

great pics john Q.( wasnt that a movie?) anyway am I the only one who thinks the back of the scoreboards woulda been better if they just left it lets go mets on the cf one and welcome to citi field on the rf one or vise versa? I understand about making money off revenue from ads but it looks really cheesy and cluttered.

[Dishy24]

How do you know she's a METS fan? Did she complain there was not enough Blue and Orange in the delivery room?
Congrats John and Mrs John!!! :clapping:clapping:clapping

Actually, she came out complaining about the ads hanging on the walls in the delivery room! lol

[JLG]

Was anyone else nervous? 2-0
What about those Ads? :clapping

[Dishy24]

Was anyone else nervous? 2-0
What about those Ads? :clapping

nothing like watching the 9th inning through your fingers that are covering your eyes! I love my Mets! Yesterday was TOO easy!! :nod:

[johnql]

great pics john Q.( wasnt that a movie?) anyway am I the only one who thinks the back of the scoreboards woulda been better if they just left it lets go mets on the cf one and welcome to citi field on the rf one or vise versa? I understand about making money off revenue from ads but it looks really cheesy and cluttered.
John Q starring Denzel Washington. No relation.


Was anyone else nervous? 2-0
What about those Ads? :clapping
Nervous? Nah. Just held my breath hoping Nix didn't hit a walk-off grand salami.

I don't really have a problem with the ads on the backs of the scoreboards. I figure when I'm at a game I won't even know they're there.

[BMF]

John Q starring Denzel Washington. No relation.


Nervous? Nah. Just held my breath hoping Nix didn't hit a walk-off grand salami.

I don't really have a problem with the ads on the backs of the scoreboards. I figure when I'm at a game I won't even know they're there.

to me its like no one will see them from the iron triangle. and the cars are going so fast by on the whitestone exp. that its gonna be a blurr.

[JLG]

nothing like watching the 9th inning through your fingers that are covering your eyes! I love my Mets! Yesterday was TOO easy!! :nod:

I guess we wouldn't be Mets fans if we didn't love games like this.

Need the good Ollie to show up tommorrow.
JohnQL The Ad comment was to keep it on topic...
Those "You Are Here" signs really have alot of Blue and Orange. :silent:

[metsforever7515]

nothing like watching the 9th inning through your fingers that are covering your eyes! I love my Mets! Yesterday was TOO easy!! :nod:

Still can't get used to games like today, even with the last 2 years. :crazy:crazy

[nybatzo]

I'm going to opening day and was wondering if anyone has heard anything about pre-game ceremonies and when they would start. I have 6:45 reservations at the Acela Club at a field viewing table, but don't want to be caught on line inside the stadium while something exciting is going on at the field. I definitely want to make sure I catch the first pitch from Seaver to Piazza.

[metsforever7515]

I'm trying to track down OD tickets from 2 different guys. I need two. Right now I have a guy with friends who work for the NFL and apparently the MLB and NFL guys are friends so he thinks he can get tickets. And a guy who's neighbor works for the MLB usually gets me tickets. He usually has the tickets by now... :cry::crazy

[CFmets09]

carlin has been pretty good so far, but I really think steve overmeyer would have been a great choice to be the host of the pre and post game show