Author: Shannon Shark @metspolice

So, as I promised my friends the Mets I will send all the press releases they send me (sometimes Media Relations Intern 5 forgets me) – but this one they sent yesterday so hopefully they can understand that it probably wasn’t the best time to get any of us to talk about it.

Today however is boring,

 

STADIUMLINKS IS RETURNING TO CITI FIELD NOVEMBER 9 – 11, 2018

Citi Field Will Become A One-Of-A-Kind Golf Venue For Second Consecutive Year

 

Queens, NY: Stadiumlinks, the event series that transforms prominent sports stadiums into exclusive golf courses, announces that it will transform Citi Field into a one-of-a-kind golf venue for the second consecutive year. Among other event upgrades added to the event this year, Stadiumlinks will be rewarding a cash purse of $2,000 after the event to players with top scores. Tee time bookings will go on sale to the general public on September 18, 2018 at stadiumlinksgolf.com.

 

As explained by Jon Stephens, founder of Stadiumlinks, “The upcoming event gives fans of this iconic sports venue and golfers of all skill levels the rare opportunity of hitting incredible golf shots from nine new locations throughout the stadium. These new tee box locations, combined with target greens that will be newly designed into the playing field, will create a significantly enhanced and memorable experience that is equally as unique as last year’s inaugural event. Whether you’re a highly competitive golfer, casual golf or sports fan, or have an interest in experiencing Citi Field in a one-of-a-kind and intimate setting, we’re excited to offer an amazing experience that appeals to everyone from all walks of life.”

 

Tee times are offered across the three days of the event, starting early morning and ending in the evening, with the stadium lights illuminating the entire course under the night sky. Tee time bookings will be available in two-person and four-person registrations at prices that start at $85 per person. The newly enhanced VIP Package will be offered during the online booking process, giving VIP guest’s exclusive access to the VIP Lounge, select VIP tee boxes along the course, and the newly offered practice rangsss, among other premium upgrades. “We have extremely limited spots available for participation in the event, so book your tee times early because we expect to sell-out in advance of the event,” said Stephens.

 

About Stadiumlinks: Stadiumlinks is a consumer event company re-imagining the way golf and stadium venues are experienced. It partners with prominent sports venues around the country, producing events that attract participants of all ages, skill types, and competition levels. Find out more about the event and register at stadiumlinksgolf.com.

 

Pretty much only one topic, right?  I found the news made me actually very sad and touched some Mets emotions that hadn’t been touched in quite some time.  I wrote about that, and how we face our own July 4, 1938, here.

Wouldn’t it be be neat If all the Mets wore orange undershirts that day?  Some thoughts on the rules – and surprise, it would not be a violation.

So Wright won’t actually retire, he will just be Physically unable To Play.  For those of you confused by this, look to Mo Vaughn.

t might sound as if Vaughn was retiring. But Vaughn, whose 2003 season ended after 27 games because of an arthritic left knee, made no announcement to that effect in a conference call with reporters.

There are some financial benefits for both Vaughn and the Mets in not defining his status. If Vaughn, who is 36, spends the entire 2004 season on the injured reserve list, he will be eligible to receive his $15 million salary. If he retired, Vaughn would get nothing.

An insurance policy taken out by the Mets on Vaughn would reclaim most of the $15 million after Vaughn spends 90 days on the disabled list. The Mets have a $14 million option, with a $2 million buyout, in 2005.

(via NY Times)

I worked this out last night:  David Wright played with Mike Piazza (04) who played with Franco (90) who played with Straw (83) who played with Ron Hodges (73) who played with Krane (Sept 62) who played with Gil Hodges who played Game 1 in 1962.

Fortunately, the Mets can LOL Anything.  Look closely.

SLACKISH REACTION:  Hey, 6:30 games are cool.  I was in bed by like 9:15!  Can we make this a regular thing?

The Mets head to Boston and so do the t-shirt people.  The hashtag and the tee for this outing are well…..let me let John Oliver tell you.

Hey @The7Line I’m ready to be the official @The7LineArmy – Boston ambassador this weekend, I’ll let the jersey do the talking.. #WickedLoyal #LGM pic.twitter.com/lepgZeUsfU

— Andrew (@metsno1fan) September 13, 2018

To each his own, but a #WickedLoyal beer drinking cap, sitting with Yankees Suck guy – that’s not the part of the fanbase I want to be part of. Also, #WickedLoyal has had 200 empty seats at games lately. Not the best look all around this time Army.

OK I need to shake off the David Wright blues, so I’m gonna jump in the pool and do my Best Gary’s Balls thing.

Gare man, this is clearly gone.  Why are you mentioning the wall?  Call these like you did Rosario.

.@mconforto8 + @FlavaFraz21 = 2 Home Runs and a Walk Off Win 👏 pic.twitter.com/W1UjyM51gl

— SportsNet New York (@SNYtv) September 13, 2018

Here, let me show you how a Hall of Famer does it…

🚨 MATZFLIP 🚨 pic.twitter.com/hzboViImVa

— SportsNet New York (@SNYtv) September 13, 2018

See Gare, the second guy (Verdict: Scully!) captured the excitement of the moment. The first guy (Verdict: Sterling) should never have gotten lazy and crutched on “back near the wall” – just eliminate that from the call and it’s a great call. But the laziness is something John Sterling does. Don’t be John Sterling.

If you follow me on twitter you know that most nights I say something like ‘I don’t care if they win/lose, as long as they do it in under three hours.”

This news, this news is different.  This time I care.

I have been in a funk all day since the press conference.

I went upstairs and got a David Wright jersey, a black one actually, and put it on.  I bought tickets.

I imagined myself at Citi Field at the game, and I for real got choked up.  How will any of us get through that day without crying.

I keep thinking about July 4, 1938 and Lou Gehrig.  Different circumstances and yet not.  The Captain saying goodbye.  How will we not all cry our eyes out?

In some ways I think this would have been easier on me if I just got some random press release in the winter letting me know David’s career had ended two years ago.  I kind of knew it had.

But this….so different….one…last….game.    I am getting misty eyed even typing this.

I bought two tickets, then texted my son.  He’s in.

Back to my opening line about not caring and caring.  There are times when the Mets Family has to come together, and it’s not for bobbleheads or to watch Austin Jackson and Todd Frazier play out the string.  They might be Mets but they aren’t METS.  John Franco may have had a C for a while, but David is CAPTAIN.  This is different.  He is different.

David Wright is everything you could have ever wanted in a player, in a captain.  I’m just kind of stunned and numb.  I don’t know how I will get through that game, but I will be there.

I just edited the title and got choked up again…holy cow if David gives a speech that day I can’t even…..

I propose that the Mets wear orange undershirts on 9/29,

If you have followed me for years you know I love me some “uniform violations” (they are MLB’s rules, not mine)

In the past, the above was a violation….

Orange is not the team’s primary color, and orange is clearly not gray.  Violation.

However, the 2018 MLB Rules have different phrasing!

Hey – it just says “a uniform solid color” – say ORANGE.

It would be a nice little touch that day.  Steal this idea Mets.

Oh and while I have your attention – this should be obvious but I know you guys  like to mess up – wear pinstripes that day, not blue.