Author: Shannon Shark @metspolice

The Post published this (the bold is mine)…

When Reyes was introduced as the first batter a few minutes later, it was 95 percent boos from the crowd. Reyes immediately drove a shot to center off Johan Santana, but Kirk Nieuwenhuis made a leaping catch at the 385 sign, sending him to an 0-for-4 night and dropping his average to .215.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/mets/jose_goes_from_hero_to_hated_UANKoEaFxx1fKr8o3RsXJM#ixzz1t3TBfULE

95 percent boos.  Got that?

Now watch this video I took at the game.

http://www.twitvid.com/OLHRK

Kevin, please explain how I was able to doctor the crowd noise.

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In later at bats, yes, Jose was booed.  Absolutely.  But it was not “John Rocker” booing, it was more like “Jason Bay” booing.  I did not feel hatred from the crowd.

 

WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED?

The New York Mets today announced the team placed outfielder Jason Bay on the 15-Day Disabled List with a nondisplaced fracture of a rib on the left side and recalled infielder Zach Lutz from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League.

and while I don’t have the official release yet I see Pelfrey is also on the DL.

Wow.  I don’t know what to say.

Um…big game tonight..better win!

 

From the “didn’t get to this yesterday” department….the Mets go green, but here’s what catches my eye:

 “Beer cans are no longer being poured into cups to reduce waste.”  No more cans?  I will investigate.

METS EXPAND GREEN INITIATIVES AT CITI FIELD

 

Action Carting Oversees Composting in All Kitchens, Suites and Restaurants,

Plus Recycling Throughout the Ballpark

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., April 23, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the expansion of green initiatives at Citi Field building on the sustainable environmental programs introduced with the design, construction and opening of the ballpark three years ago.

 

The Mets, in partnership with Action Carting Environmental Services and ARAMARK, are composting in all kitchens, suites, clubs and restaurants.  Grass clippings from the field are also being composted.

       

In addition, new Action Carting recycling receptacles are located throughout Citi Field, helping the Mets achieve an equal number of recycling containers to trash bins.  Cans, plastic or glass bottles and cardboard will continue to be recycled including Budweiser’s new Mets 50^th Anniversary aluminum bottles.  Beer cans are no longer being poured into cups to reduce waste.

 

Fryer oil is being recycled in all concession stands, kitchens, clubs and restaurants.  The waste oil is converted into biodiesel fuel and then reused in biodiesel-ready field equipment.  Alliance Building Services uses green cleaning materials in its efforts to keep Citi Field clean.

 

The Mets and ARAMARK are purchasing green products including compostable utensils and post-consumer recycled cups, plates, and napkins.

 

The expanded program was scheduled to be announced yesterday, to coincide with Earth Day, but the game was rained out.

 

These new efforts complement the existing programs geared to make Citi Field environmentally friendly. The ballpark was built with recycled concrete and construction vehicles were fueled with ultra-low sulfur diesel.  The Mets save more than four million gallons of water per year by using 414 hands-free faucets, 635 automated toilet flush-valves, and 270 waterless urinals.  A 11,000 square foot green roof atop the administration building in rightfield, white PVC roofs throughout the ballpark, high mast parking lot light fixtures, permeable pavers, and an underground well used to irrigate the playing field are other ways the Mets are working at Citi Field to protect the environment.