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The WORLD CHAMPION Phillies offer 6 packs, where you can actually pick the games you might be interested in.  Wow, what a concept.  Similar size stadium, much better product…and they have a Fan Appreciation Pack and a Mets pack.  Living in NJ, I can spend my money on gas and tolls over the bridges of NY to get to Queens and have an obstructed view or spend probably about the same in travel (although less time), get better games, have a chance to actually sell my tickets on a secondary market, and just be in a better situation all-around.

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Good stuff from Bob Klapisch in the the Record.

There’s no shame in admitting you got fleeced in the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Plenty of honest, well-meaning people lost their life savings, so the Wilpons aren’t alone. The difference is that the Mets still are asking their fans to believe in them – to buy their tickets, pay for their Shake Shack Burgers, tune into SNY.

In return, the fans are entitled to an honest accounting of where this team is headed. It was obvious in ’04, when Minaya flew to the Dominican Republic to wine and dine Pedro. It was just as plain in ’06, when Billy Wagner was given a goodwill tour of New York City. And in ’07, when Santana was willing to walk away from a $140 million contract over a mere $5 million, so Jeff Wilpon wisely caved in and decided to pay in full.

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Thought this was interesting…if you know anybody at a college in Buffalo….

“How can you not succeed in life when you’ve danced on the dugout?” -Liz Monteith, Bisons Intern ’06.

Class is in session! Only, this classroom is nothing like you’ve ever experienced. Are you ready to take your education to a new level with a hands-on internship with the premier team in Minor league Baseball?

The Bisons are in search for college students who are in looking for a summer they’ll never forget. The team has several internships available for the 2010 season. From reporting on the team, working hands-on with the team’s video department to making great connections through sales and marketing, a summer with the Bisons will get you ready for a career in the world of sports.

Just fill out an INTERNSHIP APPLICATION and mail it with a resume to the Bisons at:

Buffalo Bisons Internships
Coca-Cola Field
One James D. Griffin Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203

You can also email the Bisons at [email protected]. All internships are unpaid and must be for college credit.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON MUST BE IN BY MARCH 19, 2010!!!!

Internships Available

Web Site Reporting -A great way to get your name published. Work on the Bisons.com staff, update the site and write feature and game recap articles. Interns applying for this position should also provide writing samples with their resume.

Public/Media Relations -Assist with media relations, press box operations, the production of game notes and publications and player relations. Interns applying for this position should also provide writing samples with their resume.

Game Day Promotions -Assist with the planning and implementation of game day promotions and entertainment for Bisons home games.

Video/Broadcast Production -Assist in post production of highlight videos & big board projects. Work closely with the Game Day Video Production Team.

Sales -Assist the Sales Department in the development and execution of client programs, sponsorship and group sales. A great way to establish connections that will last a lifetime.

Merchandise -Assist with the Merchandise Department with inventory control, sales, customer service, buying, budget planning and computer operations.

Customer Services -Assist Customre Care and Ticket Operations department in communication with fans, clients, vendors (both pre-event and during game events).

Marketing -Assist with all aspects of executing a marketing plan, including media promotions, database management and grass roots marketing efforts.

Accounting -Assist in all aspects of the accounting department, including invoices, filing, spreadsheets, etc.


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Sounds like fun.

’01-Day Mondays – “Turn Back the Clock” ticket pricing, reflecting the team’s Inaugural 2001 Season rates ($5 and $10 seats) at all four Monday home games. T-Shirt Tuesdays – T-shirt giveaways at all four Tuesday home games. Weiner Wednesdays – Hot dog and sausage promotions & discounts (Dollar Dogs, BOGO deals, Lucky Hot Dog, etc.) at all seven Wednesday home games. Jersday Thursdays – Replica jersey giveaways at seven Thursday home games. Fireworks Fridays – spectacular fireworks shows at all six Friday home games. Super Saturdays -special fireworks shows from inside the ballpark at all six Saturday games. Sunday Fundays – Pre-game on-field catch and postgame Kids Run the Bases at all three Sunday home games

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If you’re new to Metspolice, we have been doing a series called “Five Questions For An Average Mets Fan.”  Today’s fan is Steven.   To give everyone voice I deliberately have not been mixing in my opinions/memories with the responses…I want fans to be heard.  I get to pop off enough.

1. When did you start following the Mets?


Sometime during the ’69 season, but I feel it was always in my blood.  My family lived in the shadow of Ebbits Field, so closely that my aunts’ best friend friend form HS wound up marrying Gil Hodges.  From ’69 on I’ve never wavered…

2. What is your favorite Mets memory?


Jumping on the field in ’73 after winning the NL.  It was a wild scene…

3. What is your worst Mets memory or experience?


2007 or 2008 pick one.  Such high expectations, such disatrous endings…

4. If you could change one off-field thing about the franchise what would it be?


I’ve always hated that stupid apple.  I believe it was worse though when it came out of that hat…that ‘magic is back stuff’ killed me too.

5. If you owned the team starting tomorrow, what is the first thing you would change?

Jackie Robinson is a hell of a story and part of our history, but the huge ’42’ in the rotunda is a bit much.  He deserves his place, but it needs to be toned down a bit and more Mets history needs to be added.  Some statues would be nice.  I was in Edmonton, Alberta at an Oilers hockey game years ago.  The large statue of ‘The Great One’, Wayne Gretzky was very impressive.

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