Author: Shannon Shark @metspolice

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I bought the 1983 Tom Seaver jersey

This was going for $100 (actually $100 not $99.99) at Dick’s and there are at least six others in existence.   I have been unable to locate one on the internet, and anything close sure wasn’t $100.

It’s a pullover (I got gutsy and went large rather than XL again, I thought the XL would look like a tent but I’ll need to skip a few trips to the Shake Shack).  It has the racing stripes down the side.  It’s very 80’s.  This is not to honor the Tom Seaver of Cy Youngs, but the Seaver of 1983 with 9 wins.

I realize this is my first player-name jersey.   Dan had an article on Saturday that asked if y’all like personalizing jerseys with your own name or do you prefer player names?

I have found it hard to wear the name of someone 20 years younger than me.  Seaver could be my dad.  I have met Tom twice, and both are great stories.  I may have to share them one of these off-days.  They are very cool.

Do you guys have any random jerseys in your closets?  Something that seemed like a good idea at the time?   Send in some pictures to [email protected]

I’m a big fan of the site Straight Cash Homey Dot Net which is where this Gotay jersey is from.   They post random jerseys every day.

Gotay and a red cap.  Oof.

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Fantastic pictures of Citi Field modifications (links)

Big thanks to Ceetar for pointing this out!

Check out this thread:

http://www.cranepoolforum.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13431&start=0

and this cool photobucket

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%203-21-10/

If you like what I do here, immediately leave my site and click those links (and then come back to discuss).  Very cool.  The color photos of our recent Mets heroes look great, as do the “history” modifications to the fan walk.

Johnql who posted the pics – I don’t know how to reach you but I’d like to share more.  Here’s one to wet your whistle...go check em out!, this is just a very small taste.  Great job by the Mets.

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Photos of New York Mets shirts

Today I think we’ll do shirts and jerseys. I bought the Unicorn Seaver jersey and for those of you who don’t obssessively check Mets Police all weekend when it’s 70 and sunny, take a look at this post from Dan: Is it cool to personalize a jersey or should you wear a player name? Personally, I wear my own name.

That’s the blog plan for today- I’m actually writing this on Saturday night with the hope of taking much of Sunday off from blogging. However, one never knows how the storyline will change in Flushing.

Jesse sent me the below. I’m glad to know that I’m not the only person taking cameras of Mets attire in stores.

Jesse says:

All nice shirts from a big name store in my town. I got the running Mr. Met. All pretty nice except the ones with black in them. I even like the orange one. What is up with the block lettering? Mets original colors and script are classic, not sure why they want to mess with it.

I dig that Mr. Met shirt! Thanks Jesse! Guest stuff always welcome at [email protected]

Not related to Mets attire but maybe you missed it when I posted on Saturday night: here’s some pictures of some work on the Citi Field gates that Jimmy Mets fan sent over

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Citi Field seat view checker

Walter dropped me a note to remind me about this: http://www.seats3d.com/mlb/new_york_mets/

It will give you an idea about what the view from your seat might look like.  I tested out some exact seats I have plexiglass in your face and the model is not accurate in that regard, but the site will give you a general feel for whether or not you can see the left fielder.  There is a disclaimer on the page that reflects as much.

Some fans may find these pictures from obstructed view seats of interest.

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Meet the Mets Bloggers: Dana Brand’s Mets fan Blog

Another installment of Meet the Mets Bloggers.

1.  Who are you and what’s the name of your blog?

I’m Dana Brand. I’m a Professor of English at Hofstra University and I’m the author of two books about Mets fandom: Mets Fan (McFarland, 2007) and The Last Days of Shea: Delight and Despair in the Life of a Mets Fan (Taylor Trade, 2009). I am also the co-chair of “The Fiftieth Anniversary of the New York Mets: A Conference at Hofstra University,” which will be held on April 26, 27, and 28, 2012.

The title of my blog is “Dana Brand’s Mets Fan Blog” and you can find it at danabrand.com/blog

2. What kind of things can we find on your site?

My blog pieces are essays about the experience of the Mets fan. I write about the ballpark, the heritage of the team, the experience of family and community, and the mood of the fanbase. I write about the lyricism and humor of the Mets fan. I write about the way in which being Mets fans connects with all of the other ways in which we live our lives. As far as I know, I am the oldest Mets blogger. I am 55 and I remember listening to the very first game the Mets played. This gives me a unique perspective. I also have a unique perspective because I am a Professor of English, like Bart Giamatti, who was my mentor at Yale, and with whom I often discussed baseball. As my books demonstrate, I believe that baseball needs to be taken seriously as a profound personal and cultural experience.

3. Expectations for 2010?

I expect an interesting season. I hope for a successful one that will redeem what we have suffered since Adam Wainwright’s curveball dropped two feet at the very last second.