The Mets Police

Why does this even get made?  Does it even get made or is it just a concept that might get made if someone orders it, which they won’t.

Well this is a beauty.

Also the Mets were pretty slow yesterday on the Rickey news   If only there were some way to do posts via portable devices.

Anyway, who approved this?  Steve this tells me you guys are committed to quality, and the suites will be a first rate experience where every detail is meticulously considered for a first rate experience!

Have a Happy Metsivus

The Mets have learned not to give their players the jinx, although Soto Claus would be a baller move.

The Mets will host more than 125 Queens students during the annual Kids Holiday Party at Citi Field from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students from local elementary schools will enjoy games, lunch and participate in holiday crafts, while also receiving gifts, new winter coats and a special visit from Santa and his elves.

RHP Reed Garrett, Mets Alumni Todd Zeile and Mr. and Mrs. Met will be handing out presents to the children and participate in the festivities.

The Amazin’ Mets Foundation funded a grant to Operation Warm to provide 1,000 new coats to New Yorkers in need this winter season. Students attending the Kids Holiday Party will each receive a coat from Operation Warm.

I’d like to thank the Mets for inviting me this year.  I have had a nice time in the past when I was able to attend.  As you can tell from how little I have been posting, I have been extreeeeeeemly busy lately.

In a recent episode of The Simpsons, Mr. Burns quest to replace parkland with a casino got a major boost. Borough President Donovan Richards gave his approval to the $8 billion casino and entertainment complex plan on Monday, putting Mr. Burns one step closer to getting city approval for the project.

Richards, as expected, gave his thumbs-up not necessarily because of the supposed economic windfall but because of the perks Mr. Burns promised for the local community. “Casinos don’t always deliver the long-term success their supporters promise,” Richards admitted, “but this plan includes features that could really benefit the community.”

Oh.

I see.  THIS is the casino that will work out.  Atlantic City sure did.

The Queens Daily Eagle let us know, at a Borough Hall hearing, 43 out of 56 speakers were all in on the casino, citing the community benefits. But when Richards’ office asked for feedback via letters, the response was much colder: 70 out of 73 letters opposed the plan, mostly over concerns about gambling addiction and giving public land (designated as parkland) to a billionaire developer.  But Mr. Burns signed a big time free agent because he’s smarter than your average bozo who thinks casinos benefit the community.

AND if I understand correctly, the state legislature needs to approve a “parkland alienation” bill, letting Burns build on what is  public parkland.  That could get tricky: State Senator Jessica Ramos, whose district includes the parkland, has said she won’t support it.

As I understand things, even if Mr. Burns secures the parkland bill, he needs to get past a community advisory committee and win over the state’s Gaming Commission, which is handing out three casino licenses for the region. With plenty of competition—including a rival bid for a Bronx casino—the final decision likely won’t come until late 2025.

But hey, maybe some politicians and gaming commissioners would like to come see Soto play baseball. Maybe they find themselves in a skybox with Mr. Burns. There are many reasons to own a baseball team, and winning the World Series isn’t one of them.  Trophies are for suckers.  Casinos are how the rich get richer.

INT. JERRY’S APARTMENT – DAY

Jerry: So, are you done?

Steve: (confused) What do you mean done?

Jerry: You know, done. Are you finished?

Steve: (getting it) Oh, you mean am I done signing players?

Jerry: Yeah, I mean sure you got Soto, but are you going to do anything else?

Steve: (smirking) Jerry, why would I do anything else?

Jerry: I don’t know, maybe to win the World Series for a change?

Steve: (leaning back, very pleased with himself) Jerry, you don’t get it. These idiots LOVE me.

Jerry: (skeptical) Love you?

Steve: I sign Soto and leak that we’re retiring David Wright’s number, and suddenly everyone forgets we finished third last year!

Jerry: But don’t you want to actually win something?

Steve: (laughing) Win? Jerry, we sold more tickets last week than we have in years. Why would I spend any more money?  I’ve already won.

Jerry: So that’s it? Soto and a retired number?

Steve: (grinning) And don’t forget the Grimace! People are still talking about that!

Jerry: (incredulous) You’re telling me your master plan is to just… do nothing?

Steve: Not nothing, Jerry. We’re very “in” on several players.

Jerry: But you’re not actually going to sign them.

Steve: (standing up proudly) Nope! And the best part? The fans will still blame the players for not wanting to come to New York!

[Kramer bursts in wearing a “Soto & Wright & That’s Alright” t-shirt]

Kramer: Hey Steve, when are the Wright number retirement tickets going on sale?

Steve: (winking at Jerry) See what I mean?

[The scene fades out as Jerry shakes his head in disbelief]