Author: Media Goon @mediagoon

We are proud to announce that Tim Teufel will be appearing at QBC ’16 to do a panel and autograph signings (one autograph from Buddy and one from Time Teufel is included in the price of admission).

Teufel was a member of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets.Teufel returned to the Mets as a roving instructor for 2001 and 2002. He was named the manager of the Mets’ Rookie-level minor league Brooklyn Cyclones for 2003 and was promoted to the Single-A St. Lucie Mets for 2004 and 2005. He was named manager of the Savannah Sand Gnats on January 11, 2007, and was a Mets’ representative at the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He returned as St. Lucie’s manager in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, in his first season managing the Double-A Binghamton Mets, he led the team to a 66-76 record and a fifth-place finish in the Eastern League. He was named manager of the Buffalo Bisons in January 2010. In 2011 he was named manager of Leones del Caracas in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. On November 16, 2011 he was replaced as manager by Carlos Lezcano.
Teufel returned to the New York Mets organization as the new third base coach replacing former coach Chip Hale.

Let’s see. We have Buddy who was a part of  the 1969,1973 and 1986 World Series and we now have Tim Teufel who was a part of the 1986 and 2015 World Series. Hmm. Are we missing something?

FLUSHING, N.Y., November 10, 2015 – The National League Champion New York Mets today announced their promotional schedule for the 2016 season at Citi Field featuring more than 500,000 promotional items.

Single game tickets will go on sale Monday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Mets.com/Tickets and (718) 507-TIXX. An exclusive presale for Citi cardmembers starts Wednesday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Mets.com/CitiPreSale. Fans are also encouraged to utilize their Citi ThankYou® Preferred Card on all Mets offers throughout the season as they will receive 2 points for every dollar spent on all dining out and entertainment purchases, including Mets tickets and concessions. Season ticket and partial plans are available now as well at Mets.com/Tickets.

Free Shirt Fridays – Designs below (All games start at 7:10 p.m.)
On the following 12 Friday dates, all fans will receive a uniquely designed Mets themed T-Shirt:
· April 29 vs. San Francisco Giants
· May 20 vs. Milwaukee Brewers
· May 27 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
· June 17 vs. Atlanta Braves
· July 1 vs. Chicago Cubs
· July 8 vs. Washington Nationals
· July 29 vs. Colorado Rockies
· August 12 vs. San Diego Padres
· August 26 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
· September 2 vs. Washington Nationals
· September 16 vs. Minnesota Twins
· September 23 vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Super Saturdays – June 18 and August 13
Super Saturdays will include some of our most popular giveaway items. A pair of Saturday home games will feature post-game concerts: June 18 (time TBD) vs. the Atlanta Braves and August 13 (7:10 p.m.) vs. the San Diego Padres. The 2016 Mets Concert Series headliners will be announced in the coming weeks.

The performances will begin approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game from a stage in the outfield behind second base. Admission to the concert is included in the price of the game ticket.

Fireworks – April 9 and September 3
There are currently two fireworks nights in 2016 all following Saturday night games on April 9 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies (7:10 p.m.) and September 3 vs. Washington Nationals (7:10 p.m.)

Fireworks will be launched from Citi Field’s roof and the centerfield grass, providing a 360-degree experience for fans throughout the ballpark.

Saturday Premium Giveaway
At the following Saturday games, the first 15,000 fans will receive the following premium giveaway items:

· April 30 vs. San Francisco Giants – Noah Syndergaarden Gnome presented by Citi (7:10 p.m.)
· May 21 vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Bucket Hat (time TBD)
· July 9 vs. Washington Nationals – Fedora Hat (time TBD)
· August 27 vs. Philadelphia Phillies – Bobblehead #1 (7:10 p.m.)
· September 17 vs. Minnesota Twins – Bobblehead #2 (7:10 p.m.)
· September 24 vs. Philadelphia Phillies – Knit Cap (7:10 p.m.)

Family Sundays (All games scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m.)
· Every Sunday home game is “Family Sunday” at Citi Field. Beginning 2 hours prior game time on the Mets Plaza, adjacent to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, there are Mets featured family-friendly activities including kids inflatables, face painters, balloon artists, entertainment and a postgame Mr. Met Dash when kids 12 and under can come down onto the field and run the bases, weather permitting.

The following is the complete list of promotions on Sundays. Promotional items will be given out to the first 15,000 fans. All Sunday games are scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m.

· April 10 vs. Philadelphia Phillies (1:10 p.m.) – Rally Towels to all in attendance
· May 1 vs. San Francisco Giants (1:10 p.m.) – Baseball Socks
· May 22 vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1:10 p.m.) – Eye Black
· May 29 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (1:10 p.m.) – TBD
· June 19 vs. Atlanta Braves (1:10 p.m.) – Father’s Day Caps (All fathers & Kids 12 and under)
· July 3 vs. Chicago Cubs (1:10 p.m.) – Sunglasses
· July 10 vs. Washington Nationals (1:10 p.m.) – Wristbands
· July 31 vs. Colorado Rockies (1:10 p.m.) – Fathead (player TBD)
· August 14 vs. San Diego Padres (1:10 p.m.) – W.B. Mason Toy Truck Giveaway
· August 28 vs. Philadelphia Phillies (1:10 p.m.) – Lunch Bag
· September 4 vs. Washington Nationals (1:10 p.m.) – Jersey Tote Bag courtesy of MLB Network
· September 18 vs. Minnesota (1:10 p.m.) – Batting Gloves
· September 25 vs. Philadelphia Phillies (1:10 p.m.) – 2017 Schedule Magnet

Times for Saturday and Sunday games may change, subject to Major League Baseball’s national broadcast agreements with FOX and ESPN.

We are proud to announce that Buddy Harrelson will be appearing at QBC ’16 to do a panel and autograph signings (one autograph from Buddy and one from player two is included in the price of admission).

Buddy will also be receiving THE GIL HODGES UNFORGETTABLE FIRE AWARD. Past recipients have been Gil Hodges(accepted by Gil Hodges Jr.) and Ed Charles. The Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award is presented each year by QBC to a special figure in our team’s history, someone whose memory will always warm our hearts, brighten our spirits and lights our way.

Buddy Harrelson anchored the Mets’ infield for thirteen seasons, including their 1969 season, and 1973 pennant-winning season.

After his retirement, Harrelson managed the Little Falls Mets in 1984 and the Columbia Mets in 1985. When Mets third base coach Bobby Valentine accepted a managerial position with the Texas Rangers part way through the 1985 season, Harrelson replaced him on Davey Johnson’s coaching staff.

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Tickets on sale soon.