So whereas we had to nag the New York Mets to decorate their ballpark with Mets Stuff over a decade ago, the Syracuse Mets have their act together.
Mr. and Mrs. Met are plastered everywhere, welcoming visitors and giving directions. There are new, easy-to-read signs directing fans to the proper seats and sections.
Linger behind home plate and you’ll see a terraced section with stand-alone tables and group-style seating. Further down each baseline are a pair of open berms covered by artificial turf, where groups of fans can congregate (following social distancing rules, of course), spread out a bit and even lie down. Protective meshing now extends from foul pole to foul pole, so there’s little chance of errant balls flying into the area to zonk distracted fans.
Keep meandering down the third-base concourse and you’ll hit the airy 315 Bullpen Bar directly above the left-field fence.
“This is a really unique elevated bar experience we didn’t have here at the stadium before,” Wixson said. “It’s a fantastic view. When you’re here at this railing, you feel like you’re in the game.” (via Syracuse.com)
It took me a minute but this is the Salt City DECK. That E looked like an I.
