The Mets Police

This season was a failure.

(OK calm the hell down and notice the title of this article and go read this one and then come back.)

If you look at it, the failure begins with Steve Cohen’s seeming unwillingness to call Ohtani’s agent.  What kind of WannaBeGeorgeSteinbrenner doesn’t even TRY to get Ohtani.  Well, Ohtani is in the World Series and the Mets aren’t.

The Mets won the THIRD Wild Card.   What are you going to do, hang a “NLDS Championship” banner at Citi Field?   That’s kind of lame.  Just let it be a nice unexpected summer, but it doesn’t deserve to make the wall.

How do I define success?  Win the World Series (while nicely dressed.)

It took me about an hour last night to remember what happened between the Braves doubleheader and the Phillies series.  Oh yeah, a three game series against the Brewers.  The one in which Pete Alonso got jammed but he’s such a giant that the ball happened to barely make it to the smallest part of the park and a legend was made.   It wasn’t exactly Carlton Fisk.

I believe it was Anthony S (@RealMetman) on twitter who last week used the word “gimmick.”  The 2024 Mets were a gimmick team.   Sure we made weiner jokes, and the Grimace was fun, and I’m not sure anyone who isn’t on the Mets actually gave a hoot about OMG but whatever.

It seemed like after August 1st every other team decided to be inept.  No matter who the Mets played, the opponent was unable to play 9 innings of baseball (see the Braves weekend and the Brewers and Phillies series for  good examples).   So the Gimmicks somehow kept going, scaring by on tape and glue and luck, inept opponent bullpens, and Pete Alonso getting jammed.

Then the Mets ran into Ohtani and the Dodgers.

The whole point of having Steve Cohen was to sign the premier Free Agents, wasn’t it?   We weren’t supposed to play Moneyball while David Stearns looks smug.

Did the Mets win the World Series?  No.   It’s another failed season.    This list is getting long.

1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995*, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

Oh, and just to kick you in the shins Steve –  Brand Y across town, they are in the World Series.

 

Somewhere along the way, everyone forgot that this year was part of The Secret Rebuild.   Second Choice Manager Carlos Mendoza who looked like he might not make it to May 1st, might as well be named Manager For Life now (players like him, and he can handle the media, and the results were there.).

While I have made it no secret that I did not like some of the humans who were the 2024 Mets, I am happy for those of you who had a great summer.  These are definitely not MY Mets, but they are somebody’s Mets, and I really hope you enjoyed the ride.  You got to enjoy three weeks of October baseball, which even in the era of 40% of teams making the playoffs is kinda rare here in Queens.

Take it in, enjoy the moment.  Celebrate the great unexpected ride you got to take.   I have preached to my children (really) to always enjoy the good moments, as you never know what life will bring.

(You won’t like my next post.)

 

This one is very subject to cancellation since you guys didn’t want to trade Matt Harvey for Mookie Betts and Steve couldn’t be bothered to call Ohtani.

Anyway, if you’d like to sit out in the cold instead of comfy at home for some reason…

NEW YORK METS TO HOST WATCH PARTY AT CITI FIELD

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

 

WHAT:           The New York Mets will be hosting a watch party at Citi Field for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, October 20. The game will be shown on Citi Vision, the largest scoreboard in MLB. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. ET, with first pitch scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.

Tickets are $10 with all net proceeds benefitting the Amazin’ Mets Foundation.* As part of admission, fans will enjoy free parking, special appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Met and select $5 concessions throughout the event. The event will be first-come, first-served with a limit of 8 tickets per person.

Fans can purchase tickets at Mets.com/WatchParty.

*The event is subject to cancellation at Citi Field’s sole discretion. Fans will be notified via email of any such cancellation. If a watch party does not take place, all ticket purchases will be automatically refunded within 7 business days to the same payment method that was used to make the purchase.

WHEN:           Sunday, October 20

6:30 p.m. ET – Gates Open

8:08 p.m. ET – Game Start

                       

Guys, this isn’t the third wild card   These are the big boy playoffs.  Why would you wear this garbage?  Do you actually think this looks good?

Steve your brand really is a mess   This run has hid many sins

I remain on watch

I mean Steve look at this, it’s a mess

 

 

 

Man, the Mets are so excited they even used Mailing List B which goes to the roof-raff bloggers!

I’m

CITI FIELD NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME DETAILS ANNOUNCED

FLUSHING, N.Y., October 15, 2024 – The New York Mets will host Game 3, Game 4 and Game 5 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) presented by loanDepot on Wednesday, October 16, Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Details and information for the game as well as pre-game festivities are below.

CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: On Wednesday, Mets Hall of Famer and 1986 World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to former teammate, fellow Mets Hall of Famer, and 1986 World Series Champion Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden. Both Strawberry and Gooden had their numbers retired by the Mets earlier this season. On Thursday, 2000 NLCS Champion Robin Ventura will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to former teammate, fellow 2000 NLCS Champion, and Mets Hall of Famer Edgardo Alfonzo. On Friday, 2015 NLCS Champion Matt Harvey will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to fellow 2015 NLCS Champion Yoenis Céspedes. The Mets encourage fans to be in their seats 30 minutes prior to game time for these special moments.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: On Wednesday, the 2024 American Idol winner and recording artist Abi Carter will perform the National Anthem. On Thursday, recording artist Chloe Lowery will perform the National Anthem.

TRANSIT AND PARKING: With capacity crowds expected, the Mets encourage fans to take mass transit or rideshare services and arrive early to enter the ballpark. Parking will be limited and available parking spaces will run out quickly. Citi Field is just a short subway ride from Midtown Manhattan and most NYC points on the 7-train, including extra trains back to Manhattan after the game. There will also be extra LIRR trains back to Manhattan and Long Island following the game. Citi Field parking lots will open at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday and Thursday. Citi Field parking lots will open at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday.Mass transit is the fastest way to Citi Field.

METS BLOCK PARTY: There will be a Mets Block Party before all NLCS games, beginning when Citi Field parking lots open until first pitch. The Mets Block Party will continue postgame for an hour after the game. The Mets Block Party will include a DJ, appearances by Mr. & Mrs. Met and Mets Alumni, and performances by The Queens Crew. Block Parties take place outside Citi Field from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the Left Field Gate, weather permitting. For more information on the Mets Block Party visit Mets.com/BlockParty. Please note that K Korner will be closed to the public for all NLCS games.

GATE TIMES: Gates to Citi Field will open at 5:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday and Thursday. Gates to Citi Field will open at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday.

SECURITY: All fans will be required to go through security when they enter Citi Field. Fans are encouraged to enter the ballpark early to avoid long lines and not miss a pitch. Please note that backpacks are prohibited inside Citi Field.

RALLY TOWELS: All fans in attendance for each NLCS game at Citi Field will be given a Mets Rally Towel upon entry, courtesy of Delta Air Lines.

 

WATCH AND LISTEN: First pitch for Game 3 and Game 4 is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. First pitch for Game 5 is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. ET. Please note game times are subject to change. All three games will be televised exclusively on FS1. Mets Radio will broadcast the game on Audacy 880 AM.

NEW CITI FIELD MENU ITEMS: Mets fans will see additions to the menus at Anne Burrell’s Italian Eats and Wok N’ Roll. The Mets will also be adding a new portable called Walk-Off Café, as well as a specialty cocktail available at all bars.

New additions include:

• Anne Burrell’s Italian Eats: Loaded Sausage & Pepper Waffle Fries – Seasoned waffle fries topped with stracciatella cheese, sausage ragu and caramelized peppers and onions

• Wok N’ Roll: Verrazano Egg Roll – breaded chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese with homemade vodka sauce in an egg roll; Burger & Fries Egg Roll – beef hamburger, American cheese, French fries, pickles, onions and ketchup in an egg roll; Cinnamon Roll Egg Roll – fresh baked cinnamon roll with vanilla icing in an egg roll

• Walk-Off Café: 20 fresh baked chocolate chip cookies served in a souvenir Mets bucket, as well as coffee and hot chocolate

• Specialty Cocktails: Playoff Pumpkin – Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Ginger Ale, Pumpkin Spice Syrup, with an Orange Wheel; Blue Rally Punch – Reyka vodka, lemonade, blue curacao served with an orange wheel in an exclusive baseball souvenir cup

CITI FIELD TEAM STORE: Mets fans attending the NLCS games can stop by the Team Store at Citi Field for all your Postseason gear, including official locker room gear, stadium-exclusive OMG products and much more. There will also be an additional pop-up merchandise location on Mets Plaza open to all fans at noon from Wednesday-Friday. More information about hours of operation and how to contact can be found at Mets.com/TeamStore.