Q & A About David Wright and R. A. Dickey
December 2, 2012My Dad’s Mets Collection
November 25, 2012Over the Thanksgiving weekend I was at my parents house and snapped some iPhone pics of some of my Dad’s Mets items. My dad, of course is a big time Mets fan 
but I never realized how many Mets items he has in his basement. Below are some of them.
2012 Mets Holiday Gift Ideas
November 23, 2012
NOTE: Just realize I misspoke on the price for the R. A. Dickey Fathead. It’s $99.99 NOT $19.99
Links To The Gift Ideas in This Video:
Tagged Black Friday, Happy Holidays, Johan Santana, New York Mets Gifts, R. A. Dickey
Mets 2013 Spring Training Schedule
November 19, 2012From The Mets:
FLUSHING, N.Y., November 19, 2012 – The New York Mets will open their 2013 Spring Training schedule Saturday, February 23 against the Washington Nationals at 1:10 p.m. in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Mets who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary in Port St. Lucie will play 18 home Spring Training contests.
Season Tickets for Mets Spring Training games are on sale now by calling the Port St. Lucie Ticket Office at 772-871-2115. Single game tickets will go on sale Saturday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets and information are available online at Mets.com, StLucieMets.com or by calling 772-871-2115. Start times for all Spring Training games are subject to change. The complete 2013 Spring Training schedule is attached.
Manager Terry Collins’ team will play the American League champion Detroit Tigers five times, the Nationals, Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals six times, and the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros four times.
The Mets will host the University of Michigan Sunday, February 24 at 12:10 p.m. and will play the Venezuelan World Baseball Classic team Wednesday, March 6 at 1:10 p.m.
The Mets will play two night home games: Monday, February 25 vs. Washington at 6:10 p.m. and Wednesday, March 27 against St. Louis at 6:10 p.m.
The Mets in conjunction with Sports Marketing USA today also announced the launch of the 2013 Amazin’ Getaways Spring Training packages with five Friday departures from New York scheduled for February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22.
All packages include hotel accommodations, rental car and game tickets. The March 15 and March 22 packages also include an exclusive Meet and Greet with a Mets player or coach. Packages start at $439 per person, based on double occupancy. For more information about Amazin’ Getaways visit Mets.com/amazingetaways or call 718-577-5055.
The Mets will open their 2013 Major League season Monday, April 1 at Citi Field, with a 1:10 p.m. game vs. San Diego. A limited number of single game tickets for Mets April and May games – including Opening Day – are on sale now at Mets.com/holiday and by calling 718-507-TIXX.
# # #
|
|
|||||
| DAY | DATE | OPPONENT | LOCATION | TIME | |
|
Sat. |
February 23 | Washington Nationals | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Sun. | February 24 | University of Michigan | Port St. Lucie | 12:10 p.m. | |
| Houston Astros | Kissimmee | TBA | |||
| Mon. | February 25 | Washington Nationals | Port St. Lucie | 6:10 p.m. | |
| Tue. | February 26 | Miami Marlins | Jupiter | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Wed. | February 27 | St. Louis Cardinals | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Thurs. | February 28 | Washington Nationals | Viera | 6:05 p.m. | |
| Fri. | March 1 | Detroit Tigers | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Sat. | March 2 | Miami Marlins | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Sun. | March 3 | Miami Marlins | Jupiter | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Mon. | March 4 | Atlanta Braves | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Tue. | March 5 | OFF | |||
| Wed. | March 6 | Venezuela WBC | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Thurs. | March 7 | Miami Marlins | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Fri. | March 8 | Detroit Tigers | Lakeland | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Sat. | March 9 | Houston Astros | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Sun. | March 10 | St. Louis Cardinals | Jupiter | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Mon. | March 11 | Detroit Tigers | Lakeland | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Tue. | March 12 | OFF | |||
| Wed. | March 13 | Washington Nationals | Viera | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Thurs. | March 14 | Detroit Tigers | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Fri. | March 15 | Atlanta Braves | Disney | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Sat. | March 16 | Miami Marlins | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Sun. | March 17 | Atlanta Braves | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Mon. | March 18 | St. Louis Cardinals | Jupiter | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Tue. | March 19 | OFF | |||
| Wed. | March 20 | Houston Astros | Kissimmee | TBA | |
| Thurs. | March 21 | St. Louis Cardinals | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Fri. | March 22 | Miami Marlins | Jupiter | 7:05 p.m. | |
| Sat. | March 23 | Washington Nationals | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Sun. | March 24 | Detroit Tigers | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Jupiter | 1:05 p.m. | |||
| Mon. | March 25 | Atlanta Braves | Disney | 1:05 p.m. | |
| Tue. | March 26 | St. Louis Cardinals | Port St. Lucie | 1:10 p.m. | |
| Wed. | March 27 | Houston Astros | Port St. Lucie | 6:10 p.m. | |
| Thurs. | March 28 | Washington Nationals | Viera | 1:05 p.m. | |
Mets Holiday Ticket Sale Starts On Monday
November 17, 2012From The Mets:
Limited Inventory of Single-Game Tickets Starting at $12
And Four-Game Holiday Packs at $99 Will Be On Sale for a Limited Time
Through December 20 at Mets.com and (718) 507-TIXX
FLUSHING, N.Y., November 17, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the Mets Holiday Ticket Sale – featuring a limited number of single-game tickets and four-game Holiday Packs – starting this Monday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Mets.com and (718) 507-TIXX.
Single-game tickets for most April and May games start at $12 and will only be available through December 20. A limited number of tickets for Opening Day will also be available. Orders for single-game tickets totaling more than $500 will receive two complimentary 2013 MLB All-Star Game FanFest tickets.
Fans can purchase four-game Holiday Packs starting at $99. Five different packs feature games against teams including the World Champion San Francisco Giants, American League Champion Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals. There is also a pack with four Saturday games and one with all Sunday games. Seats are available in the Promenade Reserved ($99 per seat), Caesars Box ($129 per seat), Baseline Box ($179 per seat), Metropolitan Box ($249 per seat) and all-inclusive Champions Club ($349 per seat). Each pack also comes with one ticket to the 2013 MLB All-Star Game FanFest.
Tickets to the Subway Series (May 27-28) at Citi Field are not included in this special offer. Further details are available at Mets.com.
R. A. Dickey Wins The 2012 CY Young Award
November 14, 2012From The Mets: Quotes from Seaver and Gooden
TOM SEAVER
“My hat’s off to Mr. Dickey. I watched one of his outings when I was in town and I was amazed by his control. I was always looking for new ammunition to bring to the mound so I attempted the knuckleball. It’s a very difficult pitch to throw and needless to say, I never mastered it. I congratulate him on his tenacity not only to succeed against all odds but to excel and achieve this very high honor. I look forward to congratulating him personally.”
DWIGHT GOODEN
“I saw R.A. pitch at least 10 times this year. I’m really amazed how he was able to remake his career. I never even thought about throwing a knuckleball. To win the Cy Young Award at his age is more incredible than when I won at age 20.”
Jason Bay Out, Who’s In?
November 7, 2012Mets and Jason Bay Agree To Part Ways
November 7, 2012From The Mets:
FLUSHING, N.Y., November 7, 2012 – Jason Bay and the New York Mets today announced a negotiated early expiration of his contract. The agreement provides Bay his unconditional free agency while the Mets gain roster flexibility. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“Jason is a great teammate, hard worker, stand-up guy, and true gentleman,” said Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon. “Like Jason, we had planned for the kind of production here that he enjoyed in Boston and Pittsburgh, where he established himself as one of the game’s top players. We wish Jason and his family success and happiness in the future.”
“Jason has a tremendous work ethic. There was never any question about it,” said Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson. “Unfortunately, the results weren’t there and we are in a results-oriented business. We thank Jason for his efforts and wish him well.”
“I still feel I have plenty to give to this game and that I can play baseball at a high level. But after serious consideration, both sides agree that we would benefit from a fresh start,” said Bay. “I’m grateful we were able to reach an agreement to allow that to happen. I’m excited to keep playing and have no intention of just walking away. I enjoyed my time in New York. I have no regrets in signing with the Mets, other than that I wasn’t able to play to the level that the team, the fans and I all expected and that we weren’t able to win more games. I move on with nothing but an appreciation for the organization and its fans and best wishes to all my teammates there.”
“As I’ve previously said, there’s not a player who tried harder to succeed or was more frustrated and disappointed than Jason himself,” said Mets Manager Terry Collins. “I’ll miss Jason’s presence in the clubhouse as a player, teammate, and person.”
Bay was signed as a free agent by the Mets on January 5, 2010 to a four-year contract with a vesting option for a fifth year.
Mets and City Harvest Food Drive Wednesday, November 14 2012
November 5, 2012From The Mets:
FLUSHING, N.Y., November 5, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced they will hold a Food Drive Wednesday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Citi Field to benefit New Yorkers in need.
Fans can drop off their food donation inside the Hodges VIP entrance next to the Mets Team Store.
Fans donating 10 items or more of nonperishable nutritious food will receive a voucher redeemable for one pair of tickets to a select Mets game in April 2013. Donors will also receive 15% off select merchandise at the Mets Team Store at Citi Field. Season Ticket Holders who donate food can show their ID card to get 20% off select items. The discount will only be honored Wednesday, November 14.
Among the items most needed are: canned fruit and vegetables, plastic jars of peanut butter, packages of hot or cold cereal, and packages of macaroni and cheese. Items that will not be accepted are: unlabeled, expired, or dented cans; any open packaging; products that need to be refrigerated; or homemade products.
Fans dropping off food may park in Lot G on 126th Street between the Right Field Gate and Roosevelt Avenue.
City Harvest is working to help meet the needs of Hurricane Sandy victims while continuing to feed hungry New Yorkers through its network of emergency food partners. In addition to daily deliveries to soup kitchens and food pantries across the five boroughs, City Harvest has been making emergency food drop-offs to Staten Island, Coney Island and Red Hook in Brooklyn, Breezy Point and Rockaway in Queens, and Manhattan.
About City Harvest:
Now serving New York City for 30 years, City Harvest (www.cityharvest.org) is the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry men, women, and children. This year, City Harvest will collect more than 42 million pounds of excess food from all segments of the food industry, including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers, and farms. This food is then delivered free of charge to some 600 community food programs throughout New York City by a fleet of trucks and bikes. City Harvest helps feed the more than one million New Yorkers that face hunger each year.
Photo: Pumkin Carving
October 28, 2012
