Author: Media Goon @mediagoon

Man I hate Francesa. You guys have no idea how hard it is for me to listen or in this case watch any interview he does. The only thing that kept me tuned in is @MetsGM. I like listening to what he has to say. I believe he knows what he is doing and what kind of team he has. Let me see if I can remember what was talked about during this interview (I am still sleepy).

Alderson says Ike and Murphy both are healthy and appear to be in great shape. Santana is going to throw off the mound sometime later this week and will probably not be the opening day starter. Alderson has also told Santana not to give any timetables out the public and to play everything low key.

Alderson feels the rotation is pretty solid especially if Santana is healthy. He likes the way Gee and Niese progressed last year.

The offense is strong. Expect good things to come from Lucas Duda. The Mets just aren’t the only ones high on him. There were teams that have been asking about him all winter. @MetsGM also doesn’t mind giving up a little bit of defense especially if there is a good offense and good pitching to make up for it.

When he took the Mets GM job he knew he would have to cut the payroll. Especially when a lot of money was tied into just a few players. He also thinks he will have flexibility if the Mets are in the pennant race and need to add any missing pieces.

Alderson also wanted the fans to give this team a chance to show them what they got before throwing in the towel on this season. He believes each player has something to prove and with the make up of the team they just might do it.

So thats all I can remember. I DVR’d it but I don’t feel like torturing myself to go rewind and watch it again. I know there are many Mets fans that have already ruled out this season as a bust. Me personally as a fan, I always give my teams that I root for a chance to actually play and show me if they suck out not. I know you guys feel let down by the Mets. Just give them a chance at first. If they totally suck by the end of May then you guys were right and I will apologize. I have faith in Alderson and Colactus. I think they might have this Mets team surprise you this year.

Catch the audio here from WFAN

METS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI BOBBLEHEAD SERIES TO FEATURE
SEAVER, STAUB, HERNANDEZ, ALFONZO AND PIAZZA

Mets Partner With Citi, GEICO, Gold’s, and Verizon on
Bobblehead Giveaways to the First 25,000 Fans at Citi Field on Promo Dates

Secure Tickets to All Bobblehead Dates With 6-Game Marquee or 6-Game Value Packs
Go to Mets.com/packs or Call (718) 507-TIXX for Tickets

FLUSHING, N.Y., February 14, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the Mets 50th Anniversary Alumni Bobblehead Series will feature Tom Seaver, Rusty Staub, Keith Hernandez, Edgardo Alfonzo and Mike Piazza. The first 25,000 fans at Citi Field will receive the following bobblehead giveaways on the following dates: Seaver (April 22), Staub (May 26), Hernandez (June 17), Alfonzo (July 21) and Piazza (August 25).

Fans can secure tickets to all bobblehead dates with a 6-Game Marquee Flex Pack or a 6-Game Value Flex Pack which are on sale now online at Mets.com/packs and by phone at (718) 507-TIXX.

Today’s announcement of the Mets 50th Anniversary Alumni Bobblehead Giveaways is the latest in a series of commemorative events tied to the season-long celebration that includes the unveiling of a commemorative logo and redesigned uniforms, the return of Banner Day, and the launch of the Mets50.com web site focusing on Mets fans and their memories.

Each Mets legend in the bobblehead series represents a different decade in Mets history:

Tom Seaver Bobblehead Presented by Citi – Sunday, April 22 at 1:10 p.m. vs. Giants
Seaver will kick off the bobblehead series when the Mets play the San Francisco Giants Sunday, April 22 at 1:10 p.m. Seaver is the club’s all-time leader in wins (198), ERA (2.57) and strikeouts (2,541). The Hall of Famer went 25-7 and won the first of three Cy Young Awards in 1969, helping the Mets stun the baseball world by winning the World Series. A 12-time All-Star, Seaver had his number retired when he was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1988. Following seven seasons as a Mets TV broadcaster, Seaver is entering his seventh season as a club ambassador.

Rusty Staub Bobblehead Presented by GEICO – Saturday, May 26 at 1:10 p.m. vs. Padres
The Mets will celebrate the 1970s with a Rusty Staub bobblehead Saturday, May 26 when the Mets host the San Diego Padres at 1:10 p.m. A six-time All-Star, Staub helped the Mets return to the World Series in 1973. He hit three home runs in the NLCS and then batted .423 with six RBI in the seven-game World Series. In 1975, he became the first player in franchise history to drive in 100 or more runs in a single season. Staub, who was elected to the Mets Hall of Fame in 1986, has spent the past 12 years working for the organization as a club ambassador.

Keith Hernandez Bobblehead Presented by Gold’s – Sunday, June 17 at 1:10 p.m. vs. Reds
Keith Hernandez will represent the 1980s and be commemorated with a bobblehead for the first time Sunday, June 17 when the Mets face the Cincinnati Reds at 1:10 p.m. Hernandez played seven years with the Mets and helped the team capture the 1986 World Series. An 11-time Gold Glove winner, Hernandez is among the club’s all-time leaders in RBI (468) and batting average (.297). He was elected to the Mets Hall of Fame in 1997. Hernandez is entering his seventh season as a game analyst on SNY’s Mets telecasts.

Edgardo Alfonzo Bobblehead Presented by Verizon – Saturday, July 21 at 1:10 p.m. vs. Dodgers
The 1990s will be celebrated with an Edgardo Alfonzo bobblehead Saturday, July 21 with the Mets-Los Angeles Dodgers game at 1:10 p.m. Alfonzo ranks among the club’s all-time leaders in home runs (120), RBI (538) and extra-base hits (346). He flourished on the big stage, ranking as the team’s all-time postseason leader in RBI (17) hits (26) and runs scored (15). Alfonzo enjoyed the single greatest game in team history, going 6-6 with three home runs and five RBI on August 30, 1999 at Houston.

Mike Piazza Bobblehead – Saturday, August 25 at 1:10 p.m. vs. Astros
Mike Piazza will be featured as the final bobblehead of the series Saturday, August 25 when the Mets face the Houston Astros at 1:10 p.m. The greatest home run-hitting catcher of all-time played with the Mets from 1998-2005. Piazza, a 12-time All-Star, ranks among the club’s leaders in virtually every offensive category. Piazza hit .412 with two home runs in the 2000 NLCS to help the Mets advance to the World Series. His memorable home run in the Mets first game back after the terrorist attacks in 2001 helped the community begin the healing process.

As previously announced, Mets single game tickets for the 2012 season at Citi Field will go on sale Monday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m.

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