So look I get accused enough of being negative so let me lead off with “This is cool, I guess.”

My hesitation is wondering what’s Banner Day about it – but then I read more closely and parse “With access to the field limited due to safety protocols, this year’s Virtual Banner Day” to imply that Real Banner Day will be back in the rotation, which is in line with how Steve Cohen has been rolling as owner.

I am forever grateful to the Mets for giving Banner Day a second shot for there years starting in 2012, but unfortunately the fans did not support it.   I have been OK letting the past die.

If it comes back in 2022 (60th anniversary) that’s cool and I hope fans support it.  Candidly, a t-shirt army group effort would help the cause.  500 extra fans in the parade would go a long long way.

Anyway, nice job Steve and team.d

METS BRING BACK BANNER DAY WITH MONTHLONG DIGITAL FAN CELEBRATION

 

Virtual Banner Day Online Submissions Start Today at Noon at Mets.com/BannerDay and Continue Through August 9

Fan Vote to Determine Winner August 26

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 26, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced the return of Banner Day, a long-time Mets fan-favorite tradition.  With access to the field limited due to safety protocols, this year’s Virtual Banner Day will be a monthlong digital fan celebration starting today at noon with the Mets announcing the winner August 26.

 

Fans can submit their banners in the form of a photo or video starting today at 12:00 Noon at Mets.com/BannerDay. Submissions will close on August 9.

 

Fans planning to submit a banner must follow these guidelines:

• Fans must submit their banners on Mets.com/BannerDay either in the form of a photo or video
• Banners must not contain any inappropriate material and must follow all submission guidelines. Specs and instructions will be provided on Mets.com/BannerDay to ensure that all banners are created and uploaded correctly.
• All official submissions must be entered through the Mets.com form. Fans are then encouraged to share their banners on social media using #MetsBannerDay

 

The Mets will unveil the top 20 submissions August 11 and fans will vote on those submissions August 12-20 to determine the winner.  The Mets will announce the winner August 26.

 

The first-place winner will receive a Pete Alonso autographed baseball, a Mets goodie bag, tickets to a 2021 game and a 2022 private tour of Citi Field (along with tickets to a game next season).

 

Banner Day was a Mets tradition from 1963 to 1996 with fans of all ages parading on the field showing their homemade banners made from bed sheets that professed their love for the team.

Kinda cool. Kinda pricey. Kinda sold out.

Yuck. At least it looks like they are going with the less-worse all black edge cap and not the hybrid.

Seems we can’t go a day without a silly cap design.

Matt Harvey is coming off his best start of the year!  Let’s check the numbers!

In the first, an easy 1-2-3!

In the second, Ryan Zimmerman experienced the greatness that is The Dark Knight.  Sit down son!

And we are perfect through two!  And to end the third?  Sit down son!

Not many jokes, but perfect through three.

I have been saying the Orioles should use Matt as a “threepener” and I would just get him out now.   Am I crazy? Let’s find out.

In the 4th, Matt gives up a one out doublet to Turner but that’s it and Matt is like WHEW.

Matt is scoreless through 4 and the umpire is like – you’re cheating, right?

In the 5th….another 1-2-3 which is not good for jokes.

On to the SIXTH!

And….a 1-2-3 and nothing to make fun of!

Brandon Hyde checks in with Matt.  “Am I nuts to leave you out there?”  The answer was yes three innings ago Brandon.

This time Brandon plays it safe and that’s a wrap.  6 one hit innings, 4 Ks, zero walks.

 

Pretty impressive back to back for Matt.  Could the Orioles get something for him at the trade deadline?  Will Matt have some luck at Fells Point on a Saturday night?  All good questions!

MATT HARVEY WILL RETURN