Citi Field

[MSchvatz44]

sorry, had to do it, 4000th reply!!!!

[CFmets09]

lol fail you're 4001

[TinoM24]

nope hes the 4001st post, 4000th reply

[MSchvatz44]

nope hes the 4001st post, 4000th reply

yes sir, that is why i made sure i used the proper wording in my post

so not fail...GREAT SUCCESS!

[MSchvatz44]

lol fail you're 4001
oh, and even if you wanted to try that, i had the post before my 4000 reply, so i had both the 4000 post and the 4001 reply :D

[BMF]

:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh........

[NYMfanChris]

Pretty sure it will be blacked out on espn. I was hoping it would be on both because even though i'm going to the game I wanted to see the national perspective of citi.



monday is supposed to be on espn in all markets along with sny according to a site that is pretty good about those things. mondays have 3-5 games that espn is allowed to show in local markets and there using 1 monday. the following monday the yankee game is supposed to be on in local markets too


the wednesday game is blacked out like all wednesday games

[BMF]

monday is supposed to be on espn in all markets along with sny according to a site that is pretty good about those things. mondays have 3-5 games that espn is allowed to show in local markets and there using 1 monday. the following monday the yankee game is supposed to be on in local markets too


the wednesday game is blacked out like all wednesday games

cool multiple dvr records tomorrow

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

lmao damn i go away for a few minutes and you guys start talking about failing and low and behold i see BORAT on my screen you guys are too funny...we really need new pics lmao

[mets16]

lmao damn i go away for a few minutes and you guys start talking about failing and low and behold i see BORAT on my screen you guys are too funny...we really need new pics lmao

One more day, my man. This time tomorrow, you will have picture overload.

[wright&reyes]

I cannot believe the day is almost here, it seems like so long ago I was in the Shea parking lot in '06 and they had this little area fenced off beginning construction. I remember seeing an "X" with a circle around it marked "Foul Pole" spray painted on the ground in the parking lot. Man I wish I was gonna be there tomorrow. Heck I wish I could see any Mets home game live this year. I'm gonna have to wait until September when the Mets visit the Rockies to see a live Mets game this year. Oh well.

[TinoM24]

so i guess the LETS GO METS sign is staying...im surprised. they couldve at least put an exclamation point or something. like someone said when it was first put up, it reminds me of the "IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY." thing from The Office

[CFmets09]

[RichardK]

lol bit harsh dont ya think?

It's all meant to be funny. I got quite a laugh when I first seen that graphic. Anyway, I cant wait for tomorow!

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

someone should get conan obrian's famous *ass* stamp lmao

[wright&reyes]

:rofl:


hilarious!

[mets16]

so i guess the LETS GO METS sign is staying...im surprised. they couldve at least put an exclamation point or something. like someone said when it was first put up, it reminds me of the "IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY." thing from The Office

They gave "Manhattan" the liberty of designing that ad.

[metsforever7515]

so i guess the LETS GO METS sign is staying...im surprised. they couldve at least put an exclamation point or something. like someone said when it was first put up, it reminds me of the "IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY." thing from The Office

LMAO! :laugh:laugh

That sign.

[CitySkyline]

OK, here are some final pics from the first exhibition game against the Red Sox (with Opening Night just a few hours from now, I doubt I'll post any more pics from this exhibition game, since any more pics from this game will be out-dated!)

1.


2.


3.


4. Here comes the rain!


5.


6.


7.


8.


9. Funky right-field angles!


10.


Here's a link to my album with the 22 pics I've posted in this thread, in chronological order (in other words, there aren't any additional pics in the album, but you can see them in a slideshow, if you want ;-)

A few Citi Field pics (http://www.cwcphotography.com/gallery/7800116_5itzB)

[nymdan]

Just watching this video... brings back memories of watching it over and over, when 2009 seemed so far away... (it's not the original version, though)
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl_3_1.jsp?w=/2008/open/mlbam/2008/08/25/mlbtv_1154219_400K.wmv&pid=gen_video&c_url=/nym/ballpark/citifield.xml&cid=mlb&v=2

[CFmets09]

There's a couple citi field tours up on the espn.com baseball page but i'm not gonna link them because they're a waste of time. They talk more about how much shea sucked and the willets point area than the actual stadium they should be talking about.

[nymdan]

For what it's worth, Wikipedia lists Citi Field as having the shortest distance from home plate to the backstop in the majors. Hmm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_park#Current_Major_League_ballparks

[tugger]

Standing in what was approximately shallow CF at Shea, looking toward home plate:


Don't back up any, or McCarver would start ranting about how you're playing too deep!

[Gary Dunaier]

What a long, strange trip it's been...




(Photo taken September 10, 2006. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2355820177/?editreplace=1).)


(Photo taken July 14, 2007. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2295611758/in/set-72157603996774585).)


(Photo taken September 27, 2007. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2460952582/in/set-72157604855742429).)


(Photo taken April 15, 2008. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2419643573/).)


(Photo taken June 17, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2589135230/in/set-72157605676149335).)


(Photo taken January 21, 2009. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/3230566866/in/set-72157613031437462).)


(Photo taken September 27, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2909234264/in/set-72157607687516829).)

[Gary Dunaier]

I realize it's like comparing apples to oranges, but as a Queens resident I felt out of place going to the few Brooklyn Cyclones games I went to, what with all of the Brooklyn-centric local advertising and shout-outs and so forth, yet even though the Mets are in Queens I had to "share" them with the rest of the city.

If, indeed, the "mystery" ad is for Nissan of Queens, or Major Auto on Northern Boulevard, I think that would be great. Heck, even Yankee Stadium had one local ad last year - the rotating ad signs under the Diamond Vision included a 7-11 ad that mentioned one specific location in the Bronx! (Yes, I've got a picture of it - but for some reason I can't access Flickr at work, so I can't post it now.)

Queens is finally in the house! :waving

Okay, just for the record, the ad in the upper left corner of the right field scoreboard at Citi Field (I'm quoting from a post I made April 3rd... a million years ago in message board time) was not for one of the specific Queens businesses I mentioned... but those Yankee Stadium ads that mentioned a specific 7-11 location really did exist, and now that I can get to my Flickr photos, dig these...


(Photo taken July 19, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2687167165/).)


(Photo taken July 19, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2687167747/).)

[Tullydew]

Just heard on Boomer and Carton who was singing the national anthem tonight. The honor goes to the singers of the play West Side Story.

West Side Story???
The Wilpon's couldn't get anyone better then that for the first game EVER!!!

[peterrod16]

could someone do me a favor
Fox 5 is live inside citi field.
I think the mets removed the lincoln mercury ad in the bullpen
And they place a yellow ad to the left of the 415 sign
Can someone double check?

[atdy17]

It looks like the Mets are painting the opening day logo.

[islandxtreme26]

One last aerial on the morning we've waited 3 years, 7 days for...The first of many aerials of our finished home, ads and all...

(Cropped and resized it)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgespino/3436327203/

[tomzpc]

In the immortal words of Flounder:

"This is gonna be GREAT!"

[mandrake]

One last aerial on the morning we've waited 3 years, 7 days for...The first of many aerials of our finished home, ads and all...

(Cropped and resized it)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgespino/3436327203/



Island. Thanks for the pictures you gave us as this place progressed. Looking at this picture, I think Citi blends in much better than Shea did with the two tennis stadiums: Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium (nee Singer Bowl from World's Fair).

[kingcohn]

Ah, Citi Field Officially Opens TODAY!








It's Hard To Believe..

[enysteez]

Woo-Hoo!!! Today is the day. I'll be heading out in about 6 hours. I hope we bring in Citi Field with a BANG tonight.

Let's Go Mets!!!

[kingcohn]

:nod::clapping:laugh:D:waving:highfive::dance:cap: :rolleyes:

[atdy17]

:nod::clapping:laugh:D:waving:highfive::dance:cap: :rolleyes:

The next count down will be when then Mets put up the 2009 world champion banner.

[jopa96]

For anyone that wants to print and save the Game Notes for today's historic game:

I'm not sure which link will work, but it won't hurt to post them all:

http://presspass.mlb.com/pp_teamselect.asp

This should be the direct link:

http://presspass.mlb.com/pp_viewer.asp?d=44203

or the pdf direct link:

http://presspass.mlb.com/dbdocs/77/121/2900_1858.pdf

A few quick things that I caught my attention:

ALUMNI ATTENDING: Other notable alumni attending tonight’s inaugural game at Citi Field: Rusty Staub, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, and John Franco…Also joining the festivities will be Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner, an original Mets broadcaster.

NEW YORK CITY LIGHTS UP: The Empire State Building will light its world-famous tower in orange and blue tonight to commemorate the opening of the Mets’ new home…Tonight’s game will be broadcast live in Rockefeller Center at SNY’s Studios and carried on ABC Television’s SuperSign above their Good Morning America studio in the heart of Times Square.

JOHAN SANTANA: Johan Santana and his wife, Yasmile Garcia, will welcome their third child into the world tomorrow…She will be induced in Fort Myers,
FL…Santana will be away from the team for a few days. (Congrats Johan!):clapping

I'll be in Section 515 Row 17 for tonight's game! I can't believe this day is finally here! Let's open the beautiful park with a win!!

Let's Go Mets!!!:clapping:clapping:clapping:clapping

[CoreyNYC]

Looks like?


It looks like the Mets are painting the opening day logo.

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

dont know if this is signifigant to anyone else but did anyone realize that the page we are now in is page 162 (atleast for me anyway) AND that is how many games we play a year...just thought of it as a coincidence that that happens to be the page we open our stadium on :laugh

post or reply(lmao) however you look at it...mine is 4040 which is a club i hope to see david wright join in the near future...hey it could happen right :/

[metsforever7515]

Well, if I can't track down any tickets, bring back great pictures guys.

[kimthemetschick]

JOHAN SANTANA: Johan Santana and his wife, Yasmile Garcia, will welcome their third child into the world tomorrow…She will be induced in Fort Myers,
FL…Santana will be away from the team for a few days. (Congrats Johan!):clapping


They should do it today. He's not pitching, and if they did it this morning, he'd have plenty of time to get back to NY for tonight. If he was my hubby, I'd forgive him for leaving me to go back to work :nod:

[Oct251986]

Ah the Curly Shuffle on Bommer and Carton! :clapping

[Atlantic Ave]

Teufel to be honored with statue at new stadium (http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/mets_fans_perplexed_by_new)

[Oct251986]

Teufel to be honored with statue at new stadium (http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/mets_fans_perplexed_by_new)

Before anyone complains about this ITS THE ONION.

Atlantic are you hear just to stir up crap?

[CoreyNYC]

Capt. Obvious, you need to learn how to take a joke.


Before anyone complains about this ITS THE ONION.

Atlantic are you hear just to stir up crap?

[islandxtreme26]

Capt. Obvious, you need to learn how to take a joke.
C'mon Corey. He is somewhat correct. We all know what A.Ave does.

[CFmets09]

tim teufel is a good american

[metsforever7515]

VERY LATE ATTEMPT I KNOW, BUT IF ANYONE HAS TWO EXTRA TICKETS THEY ARE WILLING TO SELL FOR A REASONABLE PRICE PLEASE PM ME! :crazy

[Oct251986]

Capt. Obvious, you need to learn how to take a joke.

No Corey not everyone will take it that way. I don't want to see the thread turn to 5 pages of junk on this the opening day of Citi Field.

And by the way Atlantic loves to stir the pot.

[CFmets09]

VERY LATE ATTEMPT I KNOW, BUT IF ANYONE HAS TWO EXTRA TICKETS THEY ARE WILLING TO SELL FOR A REASONABLE PRICE PLEASE PM ME! :crazy

hey you're gonna have to speak up I can't hear you man i've got my OD tickets in my ears:laugh ok that was really mean i'm sorry:cry:

[metsforever7515]

hey you're gonna have to speak up I can't hear you man i've got my OD tickets in my ears:laugh ok that was really mean i'm sorry:cry:

Yes that was very mean. Now to calm myself down I think I'm going to enter some codes some more times and keep refreshing StubHub and Ebay! :cry::crazy

[kimthemetschick]

VERY LATE ATTEMPT I KNOW, BUT IF ANYONE HAS TWO EXTRA TICKETS THEY ARE WILLING TO SELL FOR A REASONABLE PRICE PLEASE PM ME! :crazy

FWIW, I'm glad you checked in. I was worried about you.

[metsforever7515]

FWIW, I'm glad you checked in. I was worried about you.

I'm still hacking away. Searching everywhere. Doing everything and anything I can to get tickets.

[CoreyNYC]

I've never noticed Atlantic Avenue to be anything else than a normal poster.

Also, even if you don't know what the Onion is, how could anyone possibly read that there will be a scoreboard shaped like Benny Agbayani and think that is a serious article????


C'mon Corey. He is somewhat correct. We all know what A.Ave does.

[BMF]

I think they should have a statue of me on the throne... that would be more believable than timmy shuffle

[BMF]

No Corey not everyone will take it that way. I don't want to see the thread turn to 5 pages of junk on this the opening day of Citi Field.

And by the way Atlantic loves to stir the pot.

I gotta say before I opened it I thought it was legit... U never know with this team

[WillMissShea]

I don't know if this has been asked already but I haven't seen it. Does anyone know what uniforms the Mets plan on wearing tonight? IMO, it has got to be the classic pinstripes, blue hat (you know, uh, the Mets uniform). I'm sure they know enough not to wear black, but I'm going to be ticked off if they wear the snow white with that black/blue hat. That seems to be the preferred look now. I think they wore that at home last year more then any other uni. Not to mention both Red Sox games this year.

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

lets all fight about this onion thing for another 3 pages...ugh ITS OPENING DAY PEOPLE?!?!?! C'MON CANT WE ALL PUT OUR DIFFERENCES ASIDE??

[BMF]

I'm still hacking away. Searching everywhere. Doing everything and anything I can to get tickets.

did you talk to the people in the iron triangle :laugh:laugh im just kidding man Im not going either but I will be taping the games on sny/espn to see the diffrence in broadcasting

[Dekabreak]

I don't know if this has been asked already but I haven't seen it. Does anyone know what uniforms the Mets plan on wearing tonight? IMO, it has got to be the classic pinstripes, blue hat (you know, uh, the Mets uniform). I'm sure they know enough not to wear black, but I'm going to be ticked off if they wear the snow white with that black/blue hat. That seems to be the preferred look now. I think they wore that at home last year more then any other uni. Not to mention both Red Sox games this year.
rumor has it that they'll be wearing their uniforms with only the number block on the back to commemorate the 1969 team like in 1999

[fnatic]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4046639

What a terrible review.

The bathrooms are pretty standard because they don't tv's??

The menu is traditional because they don't have sushi??

The menu at "Catch of the Day" stand was caught in the Iron Triangle?

What is this guy talking about? And why must everything be a joke with ESPN?

[Atlantic Ave]

C'mon Corey. He is somewhat correct. We all know what A.Ave does.

??

I'll go back and re-read my past posts, but who knew that one could form a "reputation" in ~40 or so posts? I thought I had been thanking people for pictures, bringing CF food articles to the table, showing excitement at the new Kauffman Stadium (fiancee is from KCMO), and supporting the Willets Point redevelopment. Apologies for posting the one "relevant" Onion headline that I came across on Twitter -- it's absurdity I assumed spoke for itself.

wtf? Thread Police indeed.

[met_dream]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4046639

What a terrible review.

The bathrooms are pretty standard because they don't tv's??

The menu is traditional because they don't have sushi??

The menu at "Catch of the Day" stand was caught in the Iron Triangle?

What is this guy talking about? And why must everything be a joke with ESPN?

Does that idiot realize he's on Long Island, home to some of the best locally caught seafood in the country? The LI sound is only across the street. The Atlantic Ocean is only 5 miles away. Yeah, this guy is a moron.

[WillMissShea]

rumor has it that they'll be wearing their uniforms with only the number block on the back to commemorate the 1969 team like in 1999


Yeah, I saw that mentioned here but it wasn't confirmed. I think it is just that - a rumor. But if it's true, I'll take that uniform.

[kimthemetschick]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4046639

What a terrible review.

The bathrooms are pretty standard because they don't tv's??

The menu is traditional because they don't have sushi??

The menu at "Catch of the Day" stand was caught in the Iron Triangle?

What is this guy talking about? And why must everything be a joke with ESPN?

I wish there was a smiley with an hand making a repetitive motion below the waist (if ya know what I mean) to give to ESPN. Call me crazy, but I have a picture of the sushi I was drooling over when I was there last weekend.:crazy

[CoreyNYC]

http://www.nomas-nyc.com/product_shea.html

[metsforever7515]

I wish there was a smiley with an hand making a repetitive motion below the waist (if ya know what I mean) to give to ESPN. Call me crazy, but I have a picture of the sushi I was drooling over when I was there last weekend.:crazy

The fried calamari was actually REALLY good at Catch of The Day.

[kimthemetschick]

http://www.nomas-nyc.com/product_shea.html


Cute :nod:

[BMF]

Cute :nod:

its funny because I still keep saying shea by accident:nod:

[metsforever7515]

http://www.nomas-nyc.com/product_shea.html


That font is almost identical to the section markers at Citi.

35 tickets left on StubHub. 19 left on Ebay. The Mets have informed the line at the Citi box office that they have ZERO tickets left.

[metsforever7515]

its funny because I still keep saying shea by accident:nod:

I start to say Shea then try to switch over to Citi mid-word. I think we all know what usually is said (by accident).

[BMF]

That font is almost identical to the section markers at Citi.

35 tickets left on StubHub. 19 left on Ebay. The Mets have informed the line at the Citi box office that they have ZERO tickets left.

are you gonna by one?

[kimthemetschick]

its funny because I still keep saying shea by accident:nod:

You, and everyone else. I already said to somoene "I'm going to Citi" (left out field), and they thought I was going into the city!

[BMF]

how bout they rename the citi field section of flushing shea park

[Dekabreak]

are you gonna by one?
he's finding a ticket with a face value or reasonable price

[kimthemetschick]

I start to say Shea then try to switch over to Citi mid-word. I think we all know what usually is said (by accident).

Shea-Citi??? Do we like the sound of that?

[metsforever7515]

are you gonna by one?

Theres 4 tickets in Caesars Club 323 but its $200 a pop and I only need 2. I'm on a budget, so I'm really not sure as of now.

[metsforever7515]

Shea-Citi??? Do we like the sound of that?

No. It comes out as a vulgar word for #2. :D

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

No. It comes out as a vulgar word for #2. :D

yeah and some people use it to describe the phillies:nod::silent::laugh:D

[kimthemetschick]

No. It comes out as a vulgar word for #2. :D

-----Gotcha ;)

[Rob Y]

Teufel to be honored with statue at new stadium (http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/mets_fans_perplexed_by_new)

That's pretty funny. I just got through reading "The Bad Guys Won" and Teufel stood out to me as one of the guys I liked the most on that team. I guess its being a Met and Jet fan that draws me towards the underdog type of player.

And I cannot believe that it is opening day for Citi Field. I seemed like it would never get here in the middle of February, but March seemed to fly by and the doors will open tonight. :clapping

[islandxtreme26]

??

I'll go back and re-read my past posts, but who knew that one could form a "reputation" in ~40 or so posts? I thought I had been thanking people for pictures, bringing CF food articles to the table, showing excitement at the new Kauffman Stadium (fiancee is from KCMO), and supporting the Willets Point redevelopment. Apologies for posting the one "relevant" Onion headline that I came across on Twitter -- it's absurdity I assumed spoke for itself.

wtf? Thread Police indeed.
Relax yourself. It was a reference to the wrong person. MY apologies...
...which i now retract because...

BTW, notice....I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO SAID IT ABOUT YOU!!!!

We're not going down this road again. Mistake was made and acknowledged.

It is Opening Day.

[playforpay]

hi everyone...I never post here, just a lurker (but a very frequent lurker refreshing multiple times an hour)

I just wanted to thank everyone for all the great photos over the last few months. It's been very cool seeing the Mets new home being built. I'm very excited to be going tonight and take part in history.

On an unrealted note, I also find the constant bickering back and forth about various 5th grade issues, very entertaining. keep it up! :)

[SteveJRogers]

rumor has it that they'll be wearing their uniforms with only the number block on the back to commemorate the 1969 team like in 1999

One problem, the NNOB in 1999 was in no way a tribute to the 1969 squad. I forget if it was Fred or Nelson, but in an 1998 Interleague game against the Red Sox, one of them was quite taken with the NNOB approach on the home jerseys and sought to do so with the Mets in 1999, probably because of the snow white style of the Red Sox home jersey.

It only lasted that one year and the NOB returned the next season.

[kimthemetschick]

On an unrealted note, I also find the constant bickering back and forth about various 5th grade issues, very entertaining. keep it up! :)



I second that :clapping

[metsforever7515]

Roughly 8 hours before the game starts and my dad realizes he knows one of Wilpon's bodyguards/drivers. Great timing. He couldn't have realized that like, a few weeks/months ago!

[Dekabreak]

And, the fact that Joe and Evan was also giving away Mets tickets a while ago..

I went through, but after roughly 30 seconds hearing that screeching noise to wait at least a real voice, I hanged up.

I tried to call again, but I can't get through. Hopefully Francesa gives away the tickets too

[BMF]

Roughly 8 hours before the game starts and my dad realizes he knows one of Wilpon's bodyguards/drivers. Great timing. He couldn't have realized that like, a few weeks/months ago!

:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh man your luck is getting worst and worst whats next:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh..... id be pulling my hair out right now you been trying to get these tixx for the longest

[Ferragamo]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/schnizzle/3433770968/in/set-72157616559968413/

Lady and Gentlemen...look what we have...almost...



I'm having a bit of trouble making out what it says through the net, for a second I thought I was at NYS. :laugh

[atdy17]

Theres 4 tickets in Caesars Club 323 but its $200 a pop and I only need 2. I'm on a budget, so I'm really not sure as of now.

I would buy those tickets. There are a steal compared to every other ticket on stubhub or ebay.

[Confused]

I start to say Shea then try to switch over to Citi mid-word. I think we all know what usually is said (by accident).

and that sounds like "sheti"??

[metsforever7515]

and that sounds like "sheti"??

I never get to the e in Shea.

[peterrod16]

just killing time before i head out at 5PM
here is a pic from delta club section 11 row 8
sec pic is from citi vision with the new lets go mets graphic

[Ferragamo]

I know Dan mentioned that he saw the stage that SNY would be on for tonight's pregame show. I was wondering about SNY broadcasting from somewhere inside the park, wouldn't it make sense for SNY to have a designated studio space somewhere inside CITI. I know we've been over the whole Verizon studio, but did we ever get a definite answer about any SNY space inside the ballpark??

On a sidenote in todays Coming Home Citifield pullout from the Daily News had an interesting little piece about the Mets creating a new Mets/VP of Guest Experience position specifically for Citifield. The goal seems to give the fans a better experience dealing with salesmen, parking lot attendants etc.

[nymdan]

I hope they bring back the clip from The Network...

"I want you to get up now. I want all of you to get up out of your chairs. I want you to get up right now, go to the window, open it, and yell LET'S GO METS!"

Starts here at 2:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_qgVn-Op7Q

[foulpole]

Marina lot 3ish. gold explorer. Big black Becks umbrella.

[tomzpc]

Marina lot 3ish. gold explorer. Big black Becks umbrella.

We'll be down there around the same time. Khaki green Hyundai Santa Fe and a blue coleman roadtrip grill. :D

[kingcohn]

I know Dan mentioned that he saw the stage that SNY would be on for tonight's pregame show. I was wondering about SNY broadcasting from somewhere inside the park, wouldn't it make sense for SNY to have a designated studio space somewhere inside CITI. I know we've been over the whole Verizon studio, but did we ever get a definite answer about any SNY space inside the ballpark??

On a sidenote in todays Coming Home Citifield pullout from the Daily News had an interesting little piece about the Mets creating a new Mets/VP of Guest Experience position specifically for Citifield. The goal seems to give the fans a better experience dealing with salesmen, parking lot attendants etc.

I had an email from the Mets last week saying that it is just retail space for verizon to promote fios
http://baseball-fever.com/showpost.php?p=1490123&postcount=3835



Here's the Mets response to my email earlier today about the Verizon Studio:

It will be a retail location that showcases all of Verizon's services, from
FIOS and TV services to broadband and cellphone products



As for the stage dan are you sure it was SNY's? because baseball tonight said they were doing their show from outside citi field

[nymdan]

As for the stage dan are you sure it was SNY's? because baseball tonight said they were doing their show from outside citi field
Oh, I didn't know about that.

On SNY they said they'd be broadcasting near the rotunda, so I assumed it was theirs.

Anybody know where Francesca is doing is show?

[Dekabreak]

Oh, I didn't know about that.

On SNY they said they'd be broadcasting near the rotunda, so I assumed it was theirs.

Anybody know where Francesca is doing is show?
Shake Shack

[CoreyNYC]

Probably from one of the press booths, possibly WFAN's


Anybody know where Francesca is doing is show?

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

Probably from one of the press booths, possibly WFAN's

could be because for the red sox game i believe, thats where he did the show...then he had keith stop by and they looked pretty cumfy in there so atleast howie and wayne will have some room in there :laugh not like at shea where they were basically sitting on top of eachother

[mets16]

Shake Shack

They need to have food for the game though.

[metsforever7515]

Shake Shack


They need to have food for the game though.

LMAO! :laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh

Ah, BBF is the best!

[Dekabreak]

They need to have food for the game though.
he'll go to blue smoke, the taco place and the catch of the day

[CoreyNYC]

I don't think I ever agreed with Mike Francessa as much as I did from his opening statement.

He talked about how people will stop complaining about stuff like the lack of blue seats once we have memories of CF to talk about like when Beltran makes a great game winning catch by the Geico sign.

Funny to see him without his beloved Diet Coke bottle, he's drinking from a Pepsi cup (presumably Diet)

[metsforever7515]

Tickets keep popping up on StubHub. Nothings reasonable though. There's 104 tickets on there now.

[guira1283]

Oh, I didn't know about that.

On SNY they said they'd be broadcasting near the rotunda, so I assumed it was theirs.

Anybody know where Francesca is doing is show?

hes in citifield the place looks beautiful cant wait to see the game

[Dekabreak]

Tickets keep popping up on StubHub. Nothings reasonable though. There's 104 tickets on there now.
looks like we're either going to call the ticket office or hope there is a scalper that sells legit tickets with reasonable prices or face value

[kingcohn]

And The Mets Updated:

[allmysalvation]

looks like we're either going to call the ticket office or hope there is a scalper that sells legit tickets with reasonable prices or face value

What scalper is going to sell tickets for face value?

Best of luck to you still searching, we all are pulling for you. It's a damn shame they couldn't let the people on line trying to get tickets today buy a couple hundred standing room only seats.

[Ferragamo]

hes in citifield the place looks beautiful cant wait to see the game

Yeah the last time Francesa was there for the Boston game I'm pretty sure he was in one of the press booths, most likely WFAN's, I was just wondering about actual studio space inside CITI that TV people could use?

Give me strength he's talking about the Masters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Beningo mentioned this morning that Daily News Live will be broadcasting from outside the Rotunda so I would assume the pregame show is going to be from the same spot.

[kingcohn]

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
5:30 to 8:00pm
Acela Club at Citi Field

Advance Ticket Price: $75.00 (order by 4/15)
Regular Ticket Price: $100.00

ZACHYS will be hosting a comprehensive 2006 Burgundy tasting at Citi Field (The New Home Of The New York Mets) featuring two American Burgundy icons - Becky Wasserman and her good friend Rusty Staub. The Mets' spectacular new stadium will serve as a dramatic backdrop for Zachys' very first Wine Tasting event to kick off our new partnership with the Amazin's. This will be a rare opportunity to taste and discuss the REAL Burgundy story with two people who have as much experience and access as anyone in the wine world.

Click here to see Becky's thoughts on the Vintage & Tasting

To quote Daniel Johnnes, Wine Director of restaurant Daniel and the Dinex Group,
at the recent Paulée de New York:
"Becky Wasserman has been preaching the gospel of Burgundy for 40 years. She was at the forefront of the movement encouraging small family Domaines to bottle their wines at the Domaine rather than selling it off to the large negociant houses. Simply put, no one has done more to awaken the world to the beauty of Burgundy wine than Becky Wasserman."

Rusty Staub, through his charitable foundation (The Rusty Staub Foundation) , has been in close contact with some of the very best producers in Burgundy over the years raising awareness for his charity by aligning himself with one of the most prestigious wine regions of the world. You may recognize him from his Hall-of-Fame baseball career, but in Burgundy, Rusty is famous for his discerning palate and big heart! What will also make the tasting extra special is that a portion of the proceeds from all wine sales from this evening will be donated to The Rusty Staub Foundation - benefiting youth, fighting hunger.

Click here to read more information about the The Rusty Staub Foundation

Guests can look forward to mingling in the Acela Club, one of Citi Field’s premier venues. With a sweeping, glass enclosed view from left field, this grand 400-seat restaurant offers one of the best views in the stadium. Not to mention it is the PERFECT time of year to taste, in the late-May balmy temperatures. What could be better than sipping a fabulous vintage of Burgundy while watching the sun set over New York’s newest ball park?

"The 2006 vintage for red Burgundy is shaping up to be outstanding in the Côte de Nuits...These top wines show ripe fruit flavors matched to firm structures, and they’re more charming and accessible than the 2005 vintage." Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator 2/09

You do not want to miss this incredibly unique opportunity to taste over twenty of the leading Domaines from Burgundy, collectively offering over fifty plus wines. This is shaping up to be one of the best and most comprehensive Burgundy tastings in New York for 2009! With this many quality wines and Burgundy Aficionados together in one dramatic venue the ticket value should be well over $300!

Featuring 2006 Burgundy From:
J.F. Mugnier • Denis Bachelet • Alain Burguet • Sylvain Cathiard • Domaine De Chorey • Camille Giroud
Lignier Michelot • Auguste & Lucien Lignier • Fontaine-Gagnard • Domaine Chalet Pouilly
Domaine Vincent Mothe • Domaine Jean Tardy • Domaine Des Croix • Domaine Jean-Marc Pavelot
Domaine Lafarge • Comte Armand • Gerard Raphet • and many more!

Champagne:
Godme • Picard • Dhondt

Want to see how GREAT Burgundy evolves?! In addition to the spectacular 2006s on hand we will also have the following "Treats" from some of the producers with 4+ more years of bottle age on them. These will not be for sale but merely another added plus for coming to the big event.

To reserve your tickets today call 1-800-723-0241 or contact Elise Pfannenstiel of Zachys at elise@zachys.com or order online below!

Parking will be complimentary to all Zachys guests.
http://www.zachys.com/retail/features/?cid=3254








CBS Radio Expo
May 2, 2009 at Citi Field in Flushing, NY

Come be a part of the CBS Radio Expo happening on Saturday, May 2nd at the all new Citi Field in Flushing, New York.
Join radio stations: WCBS 880, CBS FM 101.1, Sports Radio 66 WFAN, 1010 WINS, Fresh 102.7 and the new 92.3 Now FM for a full day of music, stars and fun!

Check out full views of the new Citi Field along with great interactive exhibits on everything from family fun to entertainment, health and wellness and a green lifestyle as you walk along the rain protected citi field concourse level.

Play video games against some of your favorite radio DJ ’s, check the speed of your fastball and take your turn at bat in the new “MLB 2K Sports Fanfest ” batting cage.

Hang out with former New York Mets Darryl Strawberry and John Franco plus meet the New York Giants own Antonio Pierce and former stars Carl Banks and Sean Landetta. Take in live music performances by some of your favorite artists including the motown sounds of the Temptation Review featuring Dennis Edwards!

Ticket information will be announced very soon but remember to save this date – Saturday, May 2nd and be a part of the CBS Radio Expo at the all new Citi Field!


Antonio Pierce
Linebacker for the NY Giants

John Franco
Former Pitcher for the NY Mets

Darryl Strawberry
Former Outfielder for the NY Mets

Carl Banks
Former linebacker for the NY Giants

Sean Landeta
Former Punter for the NY Giants

The Temptations Review
featuring Dennis Edwards
http://cbsradioexpo.com/

[metsforever7515]

http://www.zachys.com/retail/features/?cid=3254








http://cbsradioexpo.com/

Do you need tickets to that radio Expo?

[LIFAN12]

In case anyone missed this . . .


If you are a fan of the Mets and the Howard Sterm Show (and have a few extra bucks) this is an event not to be missed!! I'll be in the Empire Party Suite.



http://autismawarenessday.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=308530

PARTY WITH BABA BOOEY:
PARTY WITH GARY DELL ABATE! PUT ME IN THE LUXURY "BABA BOOEY EMPIRE SUITES" (200 PEOPLE ONLY) ticket price $250 (the non-deductible portion of each ticket is $120)
Features
Located in the Empire Party Suites. Includes buffet and cash bar. Meet and Greet with the Mets and visit from Mr. Met for the children. :D


KNOTHOLE ALLEY PARTY:
SEE THE GAME RIGHT AT FIELD LEVEL IN THE PRIVATE PARTY AREA WITH THE BUFFET, CASH BAR, AND A VISIT FROM GARY DELL'ABATE Ticket price: $250.00 (The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $90.00)
Features
Located in the Knothole Alley private party area at field level. Includes buffet and cash bar, visits from Gary Dell'Abate and Mr. Met. :p


BRIDGE TERRACE PARTY:
SEE THE GAME AND TAKE IN THE AMAZING NEW DOUBLE-DECKER BULLPEN. I CAN WATCH THE PITCHERS WARM UP WHILE I PARTY IN THE BULLPEN PLAZA AND WATCH THE GAME IN TERRACED SEATING THERE. Ticket price: $250.00 (The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $75.00)
Features
Located in the Bridge Terrace. Includes pre-game party in the Bullpen Plaza and pre-paid gift card for food and drink purchases. Meet and Greet with Gary Dell'Abate. ;)


BABA BOOEY FARM TEAM PARTY:
PARTY IN THE BULLPEN PLAZA AND SIT IN THE BIG APPLE SEATS. Ticket price: $150 (The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $65.00)
Features
Located in the Big Apple section. Includes pre-game party in the Bullpen Plaza and pre-paid gift card for food and drink purchases. Meet and greet with Gary Dell'Abate ;)


GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (designated reserved seating) - Left Field:
Left Field Reserve Tickets at $65.00 (The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $40) :o


GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (designated reserved seating) - Pepsi Porch:
Pepsi Porch Tickets at $50 (The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $32.00) :toung2:


GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (designated reserved seating) Promenade Reserve:
Promenade Reserve Infield Tickets at $40. (The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $20.) :clapping


:):):)

[kingcohn]

Do you need tickets to that radio Expo?
yes

Ticket information will be announced very soon but remember to save this date – Saturday, May 2nd and be a part of the CBS Radio Expo at the all new Citi Field!
...
.
.

[guira1283]

Yeah the last time Francesa was there for the Boston game I'm pretty sure he was in one of the press booths, most likely WFAN's, I was just wondering about actual studio space inside CITI that TV people could use?

Give me strength he's talking about the Masters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Beningo mentioned this morning that Daily News Live will be broadcasting from outside the Rotunda so I would assume the pregame show is going to be from the same spot.

lmao yea talking about golf in citifield it was boring

[tugger]

Neko Case in town tonight and you guys are talking baseball? What's wrong with you people?!?!?!

[mets215]

I know this is really offtopic.... But if anyone cant get tickets to tonights opening day at citi, i have ten tickets to tonights home "closer" at the izod center for the nets bobcats game. If anyone is interested... O i forgot to mention that i will give them to you for FREE PM me w/ the number u want and ur email if you want them....

[playforpay]

2 tickets for $265 each just went real quick on StubHub

[Confused]

It will be a retail location that showcases all of Verizon's services, from
FIOS and TV services to broadband and cellphone products

cool see a game pickup fios.

if only i could get fios.

[peterrod16]

i know this day is about the beginnig of our new ballpark
Sadly this day begins with sorrow
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4064793


WASHINGTON -- Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas has died at the age of 73, team president David Montgomery said Monday.

Kalas, who also filled a voiceover role for NFL Films since 1975, was taken to a hospital Monday after passing out in the broadcast booth before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals.

The 73-year-old Kalas, known for his distinctive "Outta here!" call on home runs, was found by the Phillies director of broadcasting at about 12:30 p.m., Montgomery said.

Kalas joined the Phillies in 1971. Before that, he was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70.

In 2002, he received the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for his contributions to the game.

[tugger]

i know this day is about the beginnig of our new ballpark
Sadly this day begins with sorrow
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4064793


WASHINGTON -- Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas has died at the age of 73, team president David Montgomery said Monday.

Kalas, who also filled a voiceover role for NFL Films since 1975, was taken to a hospital Monday after passing out in the broadcast booth before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals.

The 73-year-old Kalas, known for his distinctive "Outta here!" call on home runs, was found by the Phillies director of broadcasting at about 12:30 p.m., Montgomery said.

Kalas joined the Phillies in 1971. Before that, he was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70.

In 2002, he received the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for his contributions to the game.

RIP Harry.

[playforpay]

RIP Harry.

he saw them win a championship last year.....RIP

[SteveJRogers]

i know this day is about the beginnig of our new ballpark
Sadly this day begins with sorrow
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4064793


Should really be in the Phillies, or Current Events folder.

http://baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=89403

Heh, sometimes I wonder if Sean should shut down the rest of the folders on this site, and make THIS the only forum the way the conversations around this thread, and the NYS one, tend to go into general baseball topics.

[BMF]

Anybody know where Francesca is doing is show?

he's sitting around citi field... and when I say hes sits around citi field he sits AROUND CITI FIELD

[Ferragamo]

In case anyone missed this . . .

I heard Gary talking about this on Stern the other day when Jim Brewer was on, he also mentioned that he would be throwing out the first pitch.

[met_dream]

lmao yea talking about golf in citifield it was boring

The Masters is a huge event. It gets ridiculous ratings and when Tiger and Phil made that run it made it very relevant. Sorry you can't appreciate a great game.

[johnql]

Well, I've been waiting all winter to break out the GTS 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - an appropriate way to celebrate and toast the opening of our new Mets home, especially since GTS himself is throwing out the first pitch.









Now, which Mets cork should I use to recork the bottle? I guess I should use the "home white" baseball, no? (Sorry for the out-of-focus shot)

[Twenty Seven]

Where is that Citi model from?

[nymdan]

Where is that Citi model from?
Season ticket/plan holder gift. The thing is terrible.

[islandxtreme26]

he saw them win a championship last year.....RIP
RIP Harry.

Other topic of the day...a real game at the Citi!
Looking forward to drinks with all the people here who've slept, bled, and sweat this day for three years!

On the train in and about begin the festivities in 10 mins!

[nymdan]

Mets just sent out an e-mail with this wallpaper: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/images/fan_forum/y2009/wp_openingday_1600x1050.jpg

[johnql]

Season ticket/plan holder gift. The thing is terrible.
I actually like it.

[Confused]

Mets just sent out an e-mail with this wallpaper: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/images/fan_forum/y2009/wp_openingday_1600x1050.jpg

that might replace my met cap wallpaper at work, just have to figure out how to stretch it over 2 monitors.

[peterrod16]

that might replace my met cap wallpaper at work, just have to figure out how to stretch it over 2 monitors.

very nice pic

[queens4life]

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/04/03/sports/20090403_mets_stadium.html?ref=baseball

[kingcohn]

Mets just sent out an e-mail with this wallpaper: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/images/fan_forum/y2009/wp_openingday_1600x1050.jpg

2 Words..
Simply Amazin'


BTW Chris Carlin Just said that the pregame on SNY is outside the rotunda like dan originally said

[playforpay]

looks like stubhub is starting to run dry

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

did anyone notice how francessa keeps trying to hide the sny on carlin's jacket? im watching on YES b/c i wanted to see the stadium

[kingcohn]

did anyone notice how francessa keeps trying to hide the sny on carlin's jacket? im watching on YES b/c i wanted to see the stadium

Yeah,

Mike Francesa:

You can watch Chris Carlin at 6 O' Clock on someother network

[Dekabreak]

Yeah,

Mike Francesa:

the food network: fatcesa's favorite channel

[RichardK]

Matt from Metsblog is Twittering from Citi Field, heres a pic he snapped recently.

http://twitpic.com/39vkq

[kingcohn]

Guess they didnt finish the ads by opening day:

[mattygnym]

Guess they didnt finish the ads by opening day:


Looks better like that

[nymdan]

After three years of waiting, the day is finally here...

Heading out to Citi in a few...

Let's Go Mets!

[kingcohn]

I think Citi Field has a lot of new aspects that will be modeled for ballparks to come:

Kauffman Stadium Renovations:

[kingcohn]

Update:

New Ad On The Right Field Wall by the fole pole for New Era with a picture of a hat

[Ferragamo]

Does anyone know what the deal is with the canvas over the bullpen? I really hope that's not going to be a permanent thing.

Good call Kingcohn about the New Era ad on the RF wall by the foul pole and surprisingly it appears to be a Mets hat too.

[Jim Vaz]

Does anyone know what the deal is with the canvas over the bullpen? I really hope that's not going to be a permanent thing.

Good call Kingcohn about the New Era ad on the RF wall by the foul pole and surprisingly it appears to be a Mets hat too.

Not Dodgers??? :laugh

[Ferragamo]

Not Dodgers??? :laugh

I was thinking the same exact thing.

[Shea120K]

Shea-Citi??? Do we like the sound of that?

I just call it New Shea Stadium

[Dekabreak]

Event is no longer on sale
well...

off to the scalpers

[KoosFan]

I saw this http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...l?ref=baseball

And it prompted a bad response in my gut when I got to the Club part (see 1st pix below).

Although today's a special day, and as much as I love CF overall (stupid Promenade stairs instead of portals aside),
it just bugs me something fierce that ownership opted for an Ebbets Club, instead of a Shea Club (2nd pix).

Some may see this as a small thing (a nit from an old fart), perhaps, but I just think that it's in poor taste.
The Mets never had anything to do with Ebbets and to see a Dodger Stadium put before Shea, just plain irks.
Joan Payson was a die-hard NY Giants fan (minority shareholder in fact) and just out of respect for her memory
(because without her, there would be no Mets), they shouldn't have done it.

As a Mets fan since 1962, having Dodger history rammed down my throat just stinks and I resent it.
And if you're going to do it because you want to carry the theme of NY baseball history,
then call something else the PG Club and add an OYS Place while you're at it.
Although frankly any name BEFORE Shea seems just wrong to me.

Now before the "don't say anything bad about the Mets" contingent get their shorts in a bunch,
I'll repeat that I have loved this team since its inception, and will till my dying days
so don't bother asking for my "what kind of fan are you?" card.
On that point, I'm a NY METS fan, before anything else. PERIOD.

I understand the architectural homage to NY baseball running throughout the entire park and I love it.
I even respect the decision to celebrate Mr Robinson's unique place in this country's history
(to that I feel CF should be called Robinson Field).

But the naming of various areas of the park is a less nuanced thing.
They are overt nods to either corporate sponsorships (no problem with that, this is America) or ownership mindsets.
That ownership mindset is such that it opted to name an exclusive club for another team's dead ballpark
that has no real historic link to the Mets is just disgraceful.
Will the next owner, having grown up in Philly, and deciding to pay homage to his favorite team's dead stadium, rename it Shibe Club?

It's just plain insensitive to the home fanbase.

A while back, when I first brought this up on BF, someone responded by saying something like "is that all you got?".
I stand by my prior response, that it's one complaint too many.

Let's Go METS!!

[Mary Ellen]

KoosFan - Amen.

I am getting sick of myself saying I just feel that there is a lack of Mets respect by ownership. I understand too the memorial to the Dodgers (however strange it is that they are still an active NL team) but the lack of truly Mets history is flat out surprising.

I heard Francesa interview Ron Darling today and they were talking about how Mets memoribila is lacking at CF and that they have not determined where things will go yet.

For a venue that was planned down to the last brick location - I find it hard to belive that they don't have in mind where the Mets HoF stuff goes the WS trophys etc. And if that is true - shame on the Mets.

And for all going to the game tonight - ENJOY! Lets Go Mets.

[kingcohn]

From Matt Cerone at MetsBlog:
http://twitter.com/matthewcerrone

[Shea120K]

I agree with koosfan. I was born in early the 70's. The dodgers and giants were already long long gone. Fawning over the dodgers is senseless and if anything the Mets history is with Joan Payson's Giants fans along with a sop to the blue and white dodger leftovers. The Mets played in the Polo Grounds not broken down ebbets. The original 1880's Metropolitans played in the Polo Grounds too.

That said, the wilpons bought the team for many millions, fair and square, at a time when buyers were hard to come by. If Fred needs to express himself it is his right, and frankly if the metsies can win another series, I don't really mind that the stadium is all dodgered up.

LGM!

[RichardK]

Some Blimp shots:









High Res Images here --> http://dumped-archives.ath.cx/citi/images/Opening_Day/

[tugger]

You're opening ceremony just got a little longer - today Cubs had moments of silence for Adenhart and Kalas, and now The Bird. Just a bad day/week for baseball.

[Yankees12]

Now that is a flag! ;)

[Metsgo1986]

Would it have been that hard to have worn the pinstripes and blue hats tonight?

[atdy17]

Now that is a flag! ;)

It's the size of a football field

[GuitarPunk2512]

the stadium looks amazing packed with fans. please retire piazzas number.

[TinoM24]

the tarps over the bullpens are beyond stupid.

[Yankees12]

the stadium looks amazing packed with fans. please retire piazzas number.

They will. There's no way his number doesn't get retired within the next few years.

Maybe they're waiting for him to be elected to the HoF. Either way, he'll get it retired.

[TinoM24]

yeah i cant imagine they wont. heck, they just introduced him as soon to be hall of famer Mike Piazza

[Oct251986]

Glad to see that Seaver still has his breaking ball. Great pitch!

Lets Go Mets!

[atdy17]

Anyone knows were I can get a stream for the games. my TV is not working.

[Oct251986]

the tarps over the bullpens are beyond stupid.

If they feel the need they should just put that black netting like the other team had in Monument Park.

[Oct251986]

Anyone knows were I can get a stream for the games. my TV is not working.

I think that only thing that streams the games is MLBTV.

Sorry man.

[atdy17]

I think that only thing that streams the games is MLBTV.

Sorry man.

That's sucks. I am in the Mets blackout area.

[TinoM24]

wow.......thought it would be a Met
bandbox!:p

[Oct251986]

Oh man. So much for Reyes being the first hit or home run.

[DiggerODell]

Yea, so far this joint is really "pitcher friendly" . . . ha!

[atdy17]

guess I am going to have to listen the game on the radio.

[Yankees12]

Ouch.

Should've started Santana.

[Paul W]

pitchers park, eh? guess it depends on who's the pitcher...

glad that mike "mayor for life" bloomberg wasn't prominent in pregame.

[atdy17]

Ouch.

Should've started Santana.

Santana isn't in New York. He is in Florida for the birth of his kid.

[Yankees12]

Santana isn't in New York. He is in Florida for the birth of his kid.

Ah - didn't know that. I was wondering why they didn't flip Santana and Pelfrey in the rotation.

[GuitarPunk2512]

If they feel the need they should just put that black netting like the other team had in Monument Park.

hes referring to the the 2 plastic ads on the BP fence...what was the point of putting the chainlink fence there if you were just going to cover it up?

[Oct251986]

pitchers park, eh? depends on who's the pitcher...



Yeah if you pull the ball right down the line.

[TinoM24]

hes referring to the the 2 plastic ads on the BP fence...what was the point of putting the chainlink fence there if you were just going to cover it up?

eh, those i disagree with too, but i was talking about the huge white tarps that cover the pitcher and catcher area in the bullpen.

[atdy17]

watching the game on ESPN360

[GuitarPunk2512]

eh, those i disagree with too, but i was talking about the huge white tarps that cover the pitcher and catcher area in the bullpen.

ohh i didnt even notice thm...the big ads blocked my view lol

[GuitarPunk2512]

mets script looks great behind hp, gives it a met feel

[Oct251986]

watching game on ESPN360

I didn't even think about that.

[atdy17]

I didn't even think about that.

I forgot ESPN was airing the game.

[Oct251986]

That was funny with Pelfry. That will be a clip for the ages! At least he can laugh at himself.

[atdy17]

first mets rbi by castillo

[Oct251986]

And we have cats at Citi Field!

[metsfan123]

Cat on the field? Hopefully good luck cat, we need it!

Citi looks good! That jumbotron is delicious!

- A

[metsfan123]

Wow that hit had wings, too bad it crashed. :sigh::sigh:

- A

[atdy17]

this is a pitcher park. A 406 hit would have been a hr in almost every other park

[atdy17]

it looks like the corner of the of the right field will have a lot of home runs.

[metsforever7515]

this is a pitcher park. A 406 hit would have been a hr in almost every other park

Not Shea. 410 dead center. Jody Gerut is PISSING me off. :crazy:crazy

[metsfan123]

I know this is a huge day for NY and the mets, but can we save the stadium tour for another time, i wanna watch whats going on on the field, not the concourse....

I know they can pull this out for a win, but do they? :silent:

- A

[metsfan123]

In other news the phils are sucking it! :clapping

- A

[soup]

field looks great on HD. Very inviting look

[DiggerODell]

field looks great on HD. Very inviting look

Field looks like a pleasing place to take a game in!

[soup]

the lighting on the field looks amazing also. I really like the contrast of the really bright field and the darker stands....just looks good on TV

[Oct251986]

David wright baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mets86zbt203]

david wright!!!!!
3 run shot, first mets HR at citi field and that apple looks pretty good!

[metsforever7515]

DAVID!!!!!!! Ahh. Gotta love it.

[atdy17]

I love david wright!!!!

[Oct251986]

Maybe someone at the game can let us know if the Skyline lights up still after a home run.

[metsforever7515]

I love david wright!!!!

That's my facebook status LMAO!

[metsfan123]

THE NEW APPLE LOOKS SO SWEET! ;) :clapping :dance :bowdown: :thumbsup: :faint: :cool: :supe: :gt :homeplate:

David is superman.

Incredible!!!!

- A

[Dekabreak]

Wright crushes that one.

[atdy17]

right field is going to be a tough place to field.

[Oct251986]

right field is going to be a tough place to field.

Don't worry about that. Starting Wednesday we have Gary Sheffield out three.:hissyfit:

[atdy17]

Don't worry about that. Starting Wednesday we have Gary Sheffield out three.:hissyfit:

The news is only getting beeter and better.

[metsforever7515]

A balk? Really? Well this is great.

[Drivinjoe56]

Maybe someone at the game can let us know if the Skyline lights up still after a home run.

The skyline was light up at all times and probly is now

[atdy17]

great a balk.

[Greg B.]

Random thoughts:

Very few people were in their seats early on. Understandable, but I wonder how long that will go on?

That was absolutely hilarious with the cat. Resourceful beasts -- hard to believe that they could find a home there with all the activity, much less get onto the field.

3rd base side upper deck seems to have a lot of light cast upon it for some reason.

Don't understand the dual ad boxes behind home plate since only the one on the 1st base side seems to be getting used.

Tarps over the bullpens must be insurance against liquids being dumped onto players heads. Bright side: logo opportunity! Dark side: ad opportunity!

[metsforever7515]

Random thoughts:

Very few people were in their seats early on. Understandable, but I wonder how long that will go on?

That was absolutely hilarious with the cat. Resourceful beasts -- hard to believe that they could find a home there with all the activity, much less get onto the field.

3rd base side upper deck seems to have a lot of light cast upon it for some reason.

Don't understand the dual ad boxes behind home plate since only the one on the 1st base side seems to be getting used.

Tarps over the bullpens must be insurance against liquids being dumped onto players heads. Bright side: logo opportunity! Dark side: ad opportunity!

I was lmao at the cat. :laugh:laugh

[donut726]

Don't understand the dual ad boxes behind home plate since only the one on the 1st base side seems to be getting used.


it's an ESPN broadcast, so they are using digitally projected ad box onto a green screen instead of rotating ads that's usually used. since only one copy of the ad will be projected, the other ad box is blocked off.

[Metsgo1986]

Random thoughts:

Very few people were in their seats early on. Understandable, but I wonder how long that will go on?

That was absolutely hilarious with the cat. Resourceful beasts -- hard to believe that they could find a home there with all the activity, much less get onto the field.

3rd base side upper deck seems to have a lot of light cast upon it for some reason.

Don't understand the dual ad boxes behind home plate since only the one on the 1st base side seems to be getting used.

Tarps over the bullpens must be insurance against liquids being dumped onto players heads. Bright side: logo opportunity! Dark side: ad opportunity!



The reason that one of the ad boxes isn't being used behind the plate is because ESPN is carrying the game. One is a green screen so they can digitally ad their own message, and the other one has to be turned off. If the game isn't being televised on ESPN or Fox they'll both be used.


Looks like someone beat me to it, but i'll just leave it... lol.

[metsforever7515]

The bullpen shots are TERRIBLE! It's okay though if we can scratch out another few runs. :D:D:waving:waving

[Paul W]

the "mayor for life" is sitting directly behind the left handed hitters, lots'o cops in the walkway...

[Oct251986]

Kids are playing wiffle ball at Kiddie Field!

[atdy17]

The fake grass looks a lot better being black.

[atdy17]

This is our last chance.

[metsforever7515]

This is our last chance.

Heath Bell is walking around like an all-star. Thinks he's soooo good.

Ugh. 2 complete fluke games. A balk and an error on a routine ball. Oh yeah and Duaner can all of the sudden pitch now?

[atdy17]

We open citi like we opened shea a LOSS.

[atdy17]

Heath Bell is walking around like an all-star. Thinks he's soooo good.

Ugh. 2 complete fluke games. A balk and an error on a routine ball. Oh yeah and Duaner can all of the sudden pitch now?

I think all of the mets relievers that were traded can now pitch.

[tugger]

Could not believe all those empty easy chairs behind home plate in the last couple innings. Not like it was a blowout. New rule: when the swells leave early, let the unwashed masses take those seats.

[metsforever7515]

I think all of the mets reliever that were traded can now pitch.

Mota: Can pitch now.
Heilman: Haven't seen him pitch yet.
Duaner: Can pitch now.
Bell: Can pitch now.

Great! :cry:

[Dekabreak]

God, all this because of a single, outrageous balk. Is it me, or the MLB is hiring atrocious umpires? Jesus christ.

[atdy17]

God, all this because of a single, outrageous balk. Is it me, or the MLB is hiring atrocious umpires? Jesus christ.

the balk was small, but it was enough to get a balk.

[Dekabreak]

Besides, we lost last year's OD as well, so, not to worried.

[atdy17]

Heilman: Haven't seen him pitch yet.

Great! :cry:

Heilmen can pitch now.

[JimboX87]

Beautiful park...beautiful crowd....ugly loss.....unBELIEVable..... It figures for us. Opposing player hits first ever HR at Citi. Jody Gerut.....you gotta be kidding me. Lets hope Wednsday is better.

[Coach Bombay]

Heath Bell is walking around like an all-star. Thinks he's soooo good.

Ugh. 2 complete fluke games. A balk and an error on a routine ball. Oh yeah and Duaner can all of the sudden pitch now?

Heath Bell has been one of the better relievers in the game for a few seasons now.

[trucky941]

does anyone know where or how to get tickets for the seats on the bridge?

[Paul W]

new park, same old ways to lose...

[BMF]

I like how the blind guy could see the cat coming at him and react.... QUICKLY I think the govenors putting us on

[soup]

God, all this because of a single, outrageous balk. Is it me, or the MLB is hiring atrocious umpires? Jesus christ.

Eckstein hit a double on the next pitch.

[Mary Ellen]

Would it have been that hard to have worn the pinstripes and blue hats tonight?

I can't belive they wore the Good Humor uniforms either. Who makes these decisions? He needs help - please someone tell him.:debate:

Hey Johnql:

How was the GTS 2005?

[met_dream]

so people returning from the game, what were your impressions of CF tonight?

Was it loud?
Concessions and lines?
Parking?

Anything else.

[metsforever7515]

Heath Bell has been one of the better relievers in the game for a few seasons now.

Yeah - Right after we traded him.

[metsforever7515]

God, all this because of a single, outrageous balk. Is it me, or the MLB is hiring atrocious umpires? Jesus christ.

TERRIBLE umpires. It seems game after game there's an obvious blown call. But that was in fact a balk. You could see it.

[metsforever7515]

Can't wait until Saturday - My first regular season game. Then after that it's May 6 vs. Phillly!

[fnatic]

So what did everyone think of the ads?

I for one didn't notice them that much on tv.

[DukeBX]

Is it just me,or do games on ESPN look better (colors more vibrant) than on SNY?

[Coach Bombay]

Yeah - Right after we traded him.

Apparently you guys misused him.

[Coach Bombay]

Is it just me,or do games on ESPN look better (colors more vibrant) than on SNY?

SNY has always had lower definition than ESPN, and even the YES Network, though they have gotten a little better the last few years.

[metsforever7515]

Apparently you guys misused him.

We had one of the best bullpens in baseball in 06 when he was around. We didn't have a use for him. Anyway, I don't wanna talk about this. Where's everyone that was at Citi tonight?

[metsforever7515]

Is it just me,or do games on ESPN look better (colors more vibrant) than on SNY?

I just watch it on SNY. I love Gary, Keith, and Ron's hometown perspective on the games.

[DukeBX]

true. the definition has gotten better the last few years. i also love watching gary,keith and ron. i still took peeks at espn. i like to see what they have to say on a national level. they said pretty nice stuff. David Eckstein really liked the place!:clapping he talked after the game ended. nice words by him.

[mjd13076]

God, all this because of a single, outrageous balk. Is it me, or the MLB is hiring atrocious umpires? Jesus christ.

Atrocious umpires aside... Let's face it, in the 7 games so far this season, they've played worse than a little league team...

1. Reyes... let's face it, the guy has all the goods but he never uses his brain. I honestly think there's not a whole helluva lot going on up in that noggin' of his. There never has been. If he were to ever learn how to slide correctly, he would have been safe.

2. Felicano... balk or no balk, he still did something to warrant the lousy excuse for an umpire to call it.

3. Untimely hitting, pop-ups, foul pop-ups (all three ninth inning outs...!), called third strikes.

4. Shoddy defense... the list of names, too long.

I hate saying this but, again, 7 games into the season and I'm already sick of them. I know it's early but let's play like we actually BELONG in the major leagues, fellas!