The Mets Police

Quiet day around Flushing (usually means some sort of disaster about to strike in Queens) – so far the only interesting thing I’ve seen in the Metsiverse today is from Tedquarters whenre Ted randomly talks about names in the Mets organization.  I killed a bag of chips with it.

Jean Luc Blaquiere: I studied art in grad school. The main thing you learn when you’re studying art in grad school is how to b.s. your way through art museums. If I saw a little tag next to an impressionist painting that said “Jean Luc Blaquiere,” I’d be all, “I find Blaquiere’s work a little contrived, but he really knows how to use paint.” Then you’d be like, “No, that’s just a stray leftover name tag from the Binghamton Mets’ field trip to the art museum; this is a Renoir.” And I’d say, “Oh, of course — haha, I was kidding.” But I wasn’t.

via Tedquarters | Ted Berg.

Dear David Wright,

Remember this fellow?  Stood next to you for several years.  You guys had some cool adventures together.

You don’t hear much about him these days except on those rare occasions when he passes through New York City.

He didn’t get to join you in Kansas City this year.  I guess those Marlins fans were too busy to vote.

You don’t see him in too many commercials.

You don’t hear much about him at all.

Ask yourself if you are going to enjoy life in Atlanta or Kansas City or Los Angeles or wherever the grass may look greener than it does in a Mets uniform.  Especially Los Angeles, ask Darryl Strawberry how that turned out.

Nope, this article isn’t about Jose…I just wanted people to read it.  This is about you David.

I know you’re not really going anywhere, and even the stupid Wilpons aren’t that stupid.

So let’s not fuel the newspapers for another 13 months.  There’s lots of money to be made on both sides, let’s get a deal done and make it.

Ask them for the C.  Captain of the New York Mets with a 15 year career at third base is not a bad thing. Seaver won’t be around forever and half of Mike’s baseball card says Los Angeles.

Remember when Joe DiMaggio showed up at every opening day for half a century?  Be that guy.  Be Mister Met.

Or..you can chase a championship that just might come to someone else in New York.  Ask Nomar Garciaparra about bad luck sometime.

…

Sorry to drag you into this Jose.  How’s Miami treating you?

 

METS TO CELEBRATE U.S. AIR FORCE WEEK IN NEW YORK CITY

THIS MONDAY, AUGUST 20 AT CITI FIELD

Mets to Distribute More Than 1,100 Tickets to U.S. Air Force Service Members

 

Tickets are on Sale Now at Mets.com/USAF and (718) 507-TIXX

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., August 18, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced they will celebrate United States Air Force Week in New York City Monday, August 20 at Citi Field before the 7:10 p.m. Mets-Rockies game.  More than 1,100 U.S. Air Force service members and their families will be in attendance for a special ceremony and pre-game performances.  Tickets are on sale now at Mets.com/USAF and (718) 507-TIXX.

 

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will execute a pre-game flyover of Citi Field with six F-16 Fighting Falcons. The USAF Band will perform the National Anthem and there will be a pre-game, on-fieldre-enlistment ceremony.  Mets fans will also have the chance to meet the Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot at the Mets Plaza in front of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda.

 

The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Lieutenant General James M. Kowalski, Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command of Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.  Chief James Roy, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, will also attend the game.

 

In-game events include active Air Force personnel greeting fans and families directly from Afghanistan and andMaster Sergeant Matthew Irish from the USAF Band’s Singing Sergeants performing “God Bless America.”     

 

The Mets’ support of Air Force Week in New York City builds on the franchise’s ongoing commitment to support our troops through “Welcome Back Veterans,” a national public awareness and fundraising initiative that addresses the mental health and employment needs of America’s returning war veterans and their families.  The Mets also salute a “Veteran of the Game” at each Mets game at Citi Field.