Happy Anniversary to the Mets Police

April 15, 2008.

I was sitting in the basement watching the Mets game.  It was Jackie Robinson night and the entire team wore #42.

I am personally a fan of having no-names on the back, but as you know the Mets (and most teams) do have the names.

Except that night.

The one night you might actually need names on the back (as if you can see the names from the uppers, or as if the TV won’t tell you) they didn’t wear them.  25 guys wearing #42 and no way to tell them apart.

It was the straw that started the blog.  Since then Willie, another collapse, the end of Shea, a new park, obstructed views, Dodgertown, injuries, a great 1969 celebration, some great stadium modifications, a wonderful new Hall of Fame and Museum, and now the slow start of 2010 and the Jerry Watch.

I like the Mets and I like Sting’s band, hence the name.  I never set out to be the Capped Crusader (Blue) but here we are.

I know it’s a tough morning out there and people are ready to give up on baseball season.  Chin up.

Thanks for reading.  Let’s Go Mets.