The Mets apparently are surveying fans.
A few of the questions are particularly interesting:
When thinking about the New York Mets, what are the first five (5) words or phrases that come to mind? I think we’ll make that a series of posts using the same question…email me your answers at [email protected] Please title the email “5 Words” so I can easily sort.
In your opinion, do the New York Mets embody the following attributes and/or possess each of the following qualities? Authentic, Blue Collar, Diverse, Local, Professional, Proud, Reliable, Strong, Successful, Traditional, Trendy, Urban
I am proud to be a fan of the New York Mets. (agree, disagree etc)
If the Mets logo were to appear on your favorite brand of bread, how would it affect your purchase? (really)
What do you consider to be the premier professional sports organization in New York? (they list all the local teams)
Which of the following phrases best describes the New York Mets organization? (Please select up to three responses)
An organization that plays the game hard, the right way, and with respect
A young, hard-working organization that emphasizes a “team” approach
A family-friendly, fan-friendly, fun organization
An organization with new direction and new philosophy
A real, authentic organization that represents New York’s heritage and values
A diverse organization that represents the local area
A welcoming, inviting, accessible and approachable organization
An inspiring organization that works “for the people”
A community-oriented, socially responsible organization
None of the above
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To me this suggests that someone held a “we have bottomed out” meeting. There seems to be a desire to re-brand the team as professional as opposed to bumbling. A return to being a respected organization. I think Sandy so far embodies that. I notice that in all the off-season appearances they are wearing the pinstripes and not the snow-whites and definitely not the black uniforms. I sense a desire to return a sense of pride to the fan base, and this is the organization’s way of finding out how far the road back will be.
Since the goal of my blog is to encourage the Mets to win a championship while dressed nicely and being respectful of fans, this pleases me.
Thanks to the NY Post and Jeremy Olshan for mentioning the site in their article this morning.
Full survey after the jump. (As usual when these surveys come my way I choose not to share the link. I like to foster the discussion, but I’m not out to mess up the Mets’ research efforts.)
