Before we get into this, I will concede that I know how I am and come the dead of winter I will likely want the thought of baseball and will be buying 15 game plans and spring training trips and convincing someone to go with me to San Francisco or something. That’s how @dtwohig wound up in Phoenix two weeks ago.
But here in the dog days of summer I am not finding Citi Field so appealing. I enjoy the Mets and all and don’t really care if they win or lose, but I am just as happy watching them from my deck or in front of a 60 inch HDTV.
So let’s look at the arguments.
PRO
1. Having tickets makes me go. If I don’t have tickets then I tend not to go. It’s very easy to walk three feet to the chaise lounge and fire up the slingbox.
2. Community. It’s nice to see the gang. It’s fun to wave at David in the next section. It’s fun to visit @the7line pregame. It’s fun to walk around and take stalker You Own This Mets Jersey photos.
3. The Mets Police. Being there definitely generates content.
4. Memories. This is all about me. my dad and Junior, right. Read the book.
5. “My” seats. I like where I sit and I like always sitting there.
CON
1. Ticket prices. Being honest the phrase that went through my head as I typed this sentence rhymes with Runs Dove Witches. If they charged $63 for the opener this year I can only imagine what they will ask for next year, especially if they open at home and can market Harvey.
2. The late promotions schedule. They make me pick my plan early. They announce the promotions late. Will I get Banner Day? Will Lee Mazzilli Poster Day II appear but not on a day I have tickets?
3. All these deals everyone else gets. Everyone else gets in for 42% off, but I paid early so I don’t. Couldn’t the Mets give me 42% off one ticket next year? (Write that one down Leigh.)
4. The pop-up stuff. Hey it’s t-sirt Tuesday but only with this ticket. Want a special bobblehead? Only with that ticket.
5. ESPN/Fox/Changing Start Times. You know the drill.
6. Ticket prices. Worth mentioning twice.
The new stadium smell is gone. The All Star Game won’t be back until 2064. What’s the incentive?
Will you renew your plan? Why? Why not? Discuss!