Today’s must-read is Uni Watch.
Paul writes at length about what Memorial Day is and isn’t, and points out how this “Stars and Stripes” campaign is an obvious money grab.
It’s absurd that I even have to explain this, but here it is one more time: Memorial Day is not about celebrating or even honoring the military; it’s about mourning the fallen. A pregame moment of silence would be appropriate.
Source: Uni Watch » The Usual Slop
The Mets will be taking on the Philadelphia Phillies this Memorial Day to begin a three game home set. Philadelphia has struggled mightily at the plate this season, though veteran stalwarts Ryan Howard and Chase Utley have been playing well as of late.
Tickets begin at just $10, according to TiqIQ.com. The average ticket price is currently $56, though you can get in the lower level for as low as $37. Fans looking to visit the Big Apple for Memorial Day and want to catch a Mets game should check out Hipmunk.com for New York City flights from a multitude of the largest airline carriers. You can also stay at a hotel near Citi Field for as low as $125 so it’s possible you can grab a hotel room, a ticket, and a hot dog for less than $150.
A win against the Phils would be huge to begin the series, so hopefully the Mets will look good and play good in their Memorial Day attire.
