Good article in the Times about the horrible netting (we all need to talk about perimeter safety guys instead of netting) including tales of people being hit anyway (More Netting Now!) but look at this….
As significant a move as the Mets have made with the additional screens, it does not meet what City Councilman Rafael Espinal is asking for in a bill that would require both the Mets and Yankees to extend protective netting all the way to each foul pole.
Source: Eyesore or Blessing? New Safety Feature at Citi Field Divides Fans – The New York Times
And be sure to read the part about the Yankees hearing their fans don’t want it.