Author: Media Goon @mediagoon

Giveaways and concert series dates. Syndergaard gnome, bobble head #1 and #2. Baseball socks.
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

Free shirt Friday’s also returns.

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

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Not going to make any jokes about this because it’s pretty serious and also we don’t know what happened since we weren’t there but wow.
 
 From the NY Post
 
 “Hawaii News Now reported Reyes is out on bail. The assault allegedly occurred in a Maui hotel room. The report said Reyes grabbed his wife, Katherine Ramirez, by the throat and shoved her into a sliding glass door during an argument”
 
 Again. Just wow
 
 
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Today is the day/night that the Mets have to extend the qualifying offer to #imwith28. Do they do it? Should they do it? I am in the camp that they should because you will need a back up to David Wright when he needs a break at third. He can also spell Duda at first when he needs a day off. I don’t know, I’d rather go with who what you know then what might be out there to replace him.
 
 
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Curtis had a very below radar season and post season. Nobody was really talking about how good he was all year and in the playoffs.
 
 Now we find out he was playing with a thumb injury and he just had surgery on it? Did anyone here anything about that at all before today? He had a great World Series also. Kudos Granderson. You might end up being my favorite player when #imwith28 moves on.
 
 
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 TERRY COLLINS, METS AGREE ON TWO-YEAR CONTRACT
 
 FLUSHING, N.Y., November 4, 2015 – The New York Mets today announced that manager Terry Collins and the club have agreed on a two-year contract that extends through the 2017 season.
 
 “We all thought Terry did a masterful job managing the team and he’s earned this contract,” said General Manager Sandy Alderson. “The team never lost focus and was always ready to respond to challenges. He’s the perfect leader to take us to the next step, which is to win championships.”
 
 Collins, 66, guided the 2015 Mets to their first National League pennant and World Series appearance since 2000 in his fifth season as the club’s manager. The Mets’ 90 wins during the regular season were the most since 2006 and it marked the 11th time in team history that New York reached the 90-win plateau. He also guided the team to a franchise record-tying 11-game win streak from April 12-23. Following the season, Collins was voted the Sporting News NL Manager of the Year.
 
 “I want to thank Fred Wilpon, Saul Katz, Jeff Wilpon and Sandy for giving me this opportunity,” Collins said. “I greatly appreciate the support from the front office and fans.”
 
 “The organization is in the right place to win and advance into the postseason,” Collins added. “This extension is a tribute to our players, our coaches and our entire organization. We have a great blend of youngsters and veterans. They played hard and played for each other. This season was my most rewarding year in my career.”
 
 Collins has 394 wins in his time as the Mets manager, the third-most wins in franchise history, trailing only Davey Johnson (595) and Bobby Valentine (536).
 
 Collins has an 838-850 (.496) record in 1,688 games across 11 seasons for his major league career as a manager. He began his work in the Mets organization in 2010 as the Minor League Field Coordinator before being named the 20th manager in team history on November 23, 2010.
 
 During his tenure as the Mets manager, Collins has been named to the National League All-Star coaching staffs in 2012 and 2013 and will manage his first mid-summer classic next summer in San Diego.
 
 
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