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Mets Amazin’ Day, because no Mets fans live in the suburbs

The Mets tried to keep Amazin’ Day a secret from me (where’s the press release guys?) but I found out about it anyway!

UPDATE!!!!!! Where’s the Press Release?  It was in my SPAM folder.  What’s weird, is I checked with another notable blogger and he hadn’t gotten it either – but my pal @ceetar told me HE got it this morning, so I checked SPAM and there it is.  I don’t think that’s ever happened before going all the way back to Day One in April of 2008.  Anyway, thanks Mets!  I have added you guys to VIP Sender status so hopefully your stuff gets through next time!

Below is the press release, and below that my original post.

NEW YORK METS TAKE OVER NEW YORK CITY WITH AMAZIN’ DAY ON MARCH 25

The Mets’ first-ever Amazin’ Day will include unique celebrations both across New York City

and online as fans and the community gear up for an exciting season.

FLUSHING, N.Y. – March 10, 2023 – The New York Mets are taking over New York City with the club’s first-ever Amazin’ Day, an all-day, citywide extravaganza for Mets fans taking place on Saturday, March 25. Fans who wear a Mets hat or any Mets gear will be granted access to several events at iconic NYC institutions, community-focused events, and giveaways throughout the day.

With the Mets focused on creating the best fan experience in sports, fans can sign up for the chance to win exclusive ticketed events on Amazin’ Day and enter the Amazin’ Day Sweepstakes to win the ultimate grand prize starting today.

“The Mets are entering a new era; with great baseball and so much more,” said Andy Goldberg, Mets EVP & Chief Marketing Officer. “Amazin’ Day is a demonstration of that philosophy, giving people across the city a chance to experience different aspects of New York and be ‘amazed’ on behalf of the Mets. We look forward to bringing the Mets’ infectious energy to the streets of New York City and surprising and delighting fans with pop-ups and giveaways, free access to some of the city’s most iconic venues, and opportunities to give back.”

 

Immersive Ticketed Events

To celebrate the beginning of the season and a new era of Mets baseball, fans will have the opportunity to attend limited-ticket events at iconic locations, including:

On a first-come, first-served basis, those wearing Mets apparel can gain free access to immersive experiences at locations, including:

Come Together for Community Events

Since its inception, the Amazin’ Mets Foundation has provided more than $5 million in grants to local nonprofits that provide needed services and opportunities to children, families, and underserved groups in the neighborhoods and communities near Citi Field. As an extension of this work, the New York Mets and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation are inviting New Yorkers to support the community on Amazin’ Day.

There will be appearances from several Mets alumni and Mr. and Mrs. Met at community events throughout the day. Participating organizations and events include:

Be Sure to Wear Your Mets Hat 

In addition to a line-up of planned events and multiple activation points across the city, the Mets will have fun surprises for fans wearing their Mets gear. Official Mets Reps will pass out swag, participating Coca-Cola restaurants will give away free Coke products, and the Dunkin’ Jeep will drive around sharing gift cards.

There will also be Amazin’ Day Merch Pop-Ups throughout Manhattan and Queens, with Reps handing out free Amazin’ Day Mets hats and gear during the day.

For out-of-town fans, there will be an opportunity to participate virtually via the Mets’ social channels. Fans across the New York area and the country are encouraged to share their Mets fandom and gear on social media with the hashtag #AmazinDay.

The Amazin’ Day Sweepstakes

As a part of Amazin’ Day, fans will be encouraged to enter the Amazin’ Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win the Amazin’ Day Grand Prize, which brings a new meaning to a fan-first experience.

The lucky winner of the Amazin’ Day Sweepstakes will be given unprecedented access to Citi Field, including throwing out the first pitch, meeting the players during batting practice, receiving premium tickets, and sitting in on a pregame press conference. Fans in and out of the city can enter the Amazin’ Day Sweepstakes for this once-in-a-lifetime experience here.

Amazin’ Day was created by the Mets’ agency of record FCB New York, and brought to life in partnership with the Mets, Giant Spoon, and Team Epiphany.

For information and updates on Amazin’ Day, please visit Mets.com/AmazinDay or follow the Mets on social media.

Original Post follows….

You see, on March 25, the Mets are celebrating the greatest city and the greatest fans in the world.

What you do is, you just throw on your Mets hat and experience iconic NYC institutions like The Met Museum, The Metropolitan Opera House, Gotham Comedy Club, Webster Hall and so much more. Come on out and be part of all the Amazin’ because the Mets are unlocking stuff across the Big Apple, including a Diamond Takeover featuring former Mets players, merch giveaways and your chance to win Mets tickets to the 2023 Season!

However, If you like the Mets and live in the suburbs you can go hose off, kinda like this guy thinks of you.  The Mets ain’t scheduling no events in Nassau or Jersey.

 

I’m not really sure what this is about.  My best guess is that this is some sort of “added value” package that went to the advertisers (some brands you have heard of are on the official website) and someone in marketing cobbled it together and called it a day (ha) and now we have Amazin’ Day!  You know, Amazin’ Day, where you go to Webster Hall in a Mets cap.  Wait, what?

Webster Hall
1ST SHOW: DOORS 6:30PM, SHOW: 7:30PM;

2ND SHOW: DOORS & SHOW 11PM

Your Mets hat could get you inside one of the most famed night clubs and concert halls in the East Village for two Amazin’ shows. For each show, the first 25 fans to arrive at the venue and join the line wearing their Mets hat, will receive complimentary admission plus a free VIP ticket upgrade.

 

You might want to drive to Queens and see this:

Diamond Takeover  1:00PM–3:00PM
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Field 10

Join Mets Alumni and cheer on baseball’s future all-stars for a Sandlot Stars game between two local little league teams at Flushing Meadows Corona Park! The teams will be coached by your favorite Mets legends (whose names are a secret!!!!) and Mr. and Mrs. Met will be in attendance along with a live DJ and fun activities for fans.

The Mets have some FAQs…althugh I don’t see how they are FREQUENTLY asked questions as they just announced this minutes ago….they are more like POSSIBLY GONNA BE ASKED Qs

CAN I PARTICIPATE IN AMAZIN’ DAY IF I’M NOT IN NYC?

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Mets Answer:  Yes! While we have a lot of great events that you can enjoy if you are in the NYC area or are willing to travel for Amazin’ Day on March 25th, anyone residing in the United States can participate by entering the Amazin’ Day Sweepstakes. Additionally, for anyone in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania, you can still participate in Amazin’ Day by clicking here for a chance to win tickets to ticketed events with our participating partners. Certain limitations apply.

Real Answer:  No!  None of the events are where you live.  I mean, it’s not like Mets fans live in the suburbs, they all live in the 5 boroughs.  But you can enter their sweepstakes and hand over some personal information!

This next question is for major Mets fans who are participating in Amazin’ Day.  After all, the biggest Mets fans need this answered in a FAQ

WHEN IS THE FIRST NEW YORK METS GAME THIS YEAR?

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The Mets 2023 regular season opens on Thursday, March 30 at Miami. The Mets home opener will be Thursday, April 6 vs. the Marlins.

Also big time Mets fans need this info:

WHY IS THERE NO “G” IN AMAZIN’?

Casey Stengel coined the phrase the Amazin’ Mets in 1962, and ever since then, it’s been a word the Mets are known for.

 

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Matt Harvey pitched against Cuba. How did he do? You’ll look!

The Dark Knight returned yet again for the millionth time, and was on the hill for the exciting World Baseball Classic, the tournament where teams from all over the world compete so that none of them can be the World Champions of Baseball.

Mike Piazza, manager of Team Insurrection Italy chose Matt “The Dark Knight” Harvey to be today’s starter!

Italian Baseball Police is probably upset about this terrible uniform choice….blue and black do not go together.  Is Italian Baseball so bad they have to do tributes to MATT HARVEY? Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?

Fans of 2015 Baseball were excited about THIS matchup!

Our hero found himself in trouble in the third…can he get out of it?

Yes! I think it’s clear the Mets should offer him a 5 year deal so he can get those final 250 wins he needs to be The Next Seaver.

Well, that’s quite an outing for The Real Deal. In olden times I’d think he’d be out on the town (whatever town this game was played in) enjoying all the things the Ace Of Italy can enjoy, but it looks like he is off to direct a presentation of The Madness of King George. Matt is multi-talented, and I wish him luck in his directorial career.

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Honoring Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso “inspired” glasses, and other stupid things on the Mets Promotional Calendar

My friends the Mets sent this over.  First the press release, then the snarky commentary!

NEW YORK METS ANNOUNCE 2023 PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE
The Mets promotions schedule includes 23 giveaways, 12 theme nights and the Mets Hall of Fame induction.

FLUSHING, N.Y., March 8, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced the club’s 2023 full promotions schedule for home games at Citi Field. Individual tickets for all home games at Citi Field are currently on sale and can be purchased online at Mets.com/Tickets or calling 718-507-TIXX.

The 2023 promotions schedule features 23 giveaways, 12 theme nights and the Mets 2023 Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The giveaways begin during the Mets opening series against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, April 8 with a Citi Field replica presented by Delta Air Lines.

The first of the bobblehead giveaways features the Francisco Lindor grass growing bobblehead presented by Northwell Health on Saturday, May 20. Other bobblehead giveaways will feature Howie Rose sound bobblehead presented by Audacy on Wednesday, May 31, Starling Marte Black Panther bobblehead on Monday, June 26, Mr. Met as Indiana Jones bobblehead on Tuesday, June 27 and an Edwin Díaz trumpet bobblehead presented by Hyundai on Tuesday, August 15.

New for 2023, there will be four sports jersey nights including a Mets basketball jersey on Tuesday, July 18, Mets soccer jersey presented by Citi on Thursday, July 27, Mets football jersey presented by Jake’s 58 on Wednesday, August 9, and Mets hockey jersey presented by Premio on Tuesday, September 12. Apparel giveaways will continue with Pete Alonso inspired neon sunglasses on Sunday, June 4 and Max Scherzer inspired two-toned sunglasses presented by Citi on Wednesday, August 16. A Father’s Day bucket hat presented by Nathan’s Famous on Sunday, June 18, MLB Network hat on Wednesday, August 30, Mets corduroy hat on Saturday, September 2, Buck Showalter inspired windbreaker on Thursday, September 28, Mets crossbody bag on Friday, September 29 and a tie-dye headband on Saturday, September 30 will round out the schedule for wearable items.

Other giveaways during the 2023 season include Handmade by Robots Knit Series Mr. Met presented by Bamba on Saturday, April 29, Handmade by Robots Knit Series Mrs. Met on Saturday, May 6, Topps baseball cards on Wednesday, July 19 and a Kodai Senga glow-in-the-dark ghost fork ball presented by Hyundai on Friday, August 25.

The first of the Mets theme nights will begin on Saturday, May 6 with Mental Health Awareness Day. The Mets will host Pride Night on Friday, June 16 where all fans will receive a Pride themed hand fan presented by Justworks, Black Legacy Game on Monday, June 26, Filipino Heritage on Thursday, June 29, Irish Heritage on Sunday, August 13, Korean Heritage on Monday, August 14, Japanese Heritage on Friday, August 25, Women’s Equality Night on Saturday, August 26, Taiwanese Heritage on Sunday, August 27, Chinese Heritage on Friday, September 1, Jewish Heritage on September 3 and Hispanic Heritage presented by Hijole on Friday, September 15.

On Saturday, June 3, the Mets will induct infielder Howard Johnson, LHP Al Leiter and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose into the Mets Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony. The four new additions will bring the total membership of the Mets Hall of Fame to 34. Jay Horwitz will also be honored with the Mets Hall of Fame Achievement Award for his contributions to the organization.

Additionally, the Mets will host DJ Nights every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day and fireworks nights the first Friday home game each month during those months. The fireworks night on September 1 is presented by Toyota.

Taking a look at the celebrations – hopefully the Mets will go all in on the stereotyping.  I know many of you LOVE this look….

…so hopefully Mr. Met and the Mets will do something similar to honor Japanese, Chinese, Jewish and/or Hispanic heritage, because there’s nothing wrong with the above, right?  So go all in and see what happens, Mets.

Also, bad news for people of Italian heritage (including Matt Harvey and Donald Trump Supporter Mike Piazza), it looks like the Mets are not interested in you this season.

The Mets will also have Pride Night where they will show their commitment to the cause by presumably NOT wearing Pride uniforms even though a few MLB teams have done so in recent memory.

On to the giveaways…these first few are fine..

Then we have this.  The Mets have the batting champion, a Polar Bear guy, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Brandon Nimmo and they go with the asshat that booed his own customers.  Plus the Mets think they are being coy doing this against the Cleveland Baseball Team – but that’s a setup for Amed Rosario to roll into town with MVP stats and its LOLMets time.  Good. Bring it on Amed.

Then there’s Howie. Everyone loves Howie, except of course the early 1990s Mets that wouldn’t let Howie air until well after the official broadcast, but every likes to pretend that didn’t happen.  The Mets love Howie!

Then there are these…”inspired” by Pete.  It’s too bad there’s no like cool thing you could do with Pete, like if he were a teddy bear or something.

Moving on, let’s see how committed the Mets are to the pri…..Jesus Christ Mets, are you kidding with this???? Could you at least TRY.  How about a cap day but the NY is in rainbow.  Or you know, take the field in pride jerseys to show you mean it.

Idea for the Mets to borrow…

This item is NOT being given away

These next two are PRETTY COOL.  See Mets, if you do good things I will say good things.

These next things are also VERY COOL.  Nice job Mets.  Hey @mediagoon I will take your soccer jersey since you hate soccer.  XL please.

There is also a hockey jersey on the schedule but the Mets graphics garage didn’t get around to making a mock yet.

Finally, the Mets continue to make comment on people’s appearances, which is weirdly out of tone for 2023.  Odd choice here…

Not only is it weird, it’s not useful. Are you going to wear these glasses ever again? No.  All the Mets are doing is creating plastic waste.

Max is into supporting dog adoptions…why not do something like that Mets?

Anyway those are the 2023 Promotional Events.  I won’t be attending any, after all, baseball is boring and too many teams make the playoffs.  Have fun!