Mets Police Seek People Who Were Part Of David Howard’s Citi Field Research

Maybe I am a cynic….I am struggling with this part of the official press release today:

“In our ongoing effort to serve our fans, we proactively sought their feedback – through direct dialogue and e-mail, and via online and in-person research,” said Dave Howard, Executive Vice President, Business Operations, New York Mets. “These new enhancements are a direct result of that communication and are designed to make the Citi Field experience even more exceptional.”




I’m just a dope sitting on a deck with a laptop computer so what do I know?

For all I know the Mets did extensive market research, handed out surveys at all the games I wasn’t at, or they waited until I was in the bathroom.

Maybe I wasn’t home when they called.  Maybe they don’t know my email address.

Maybe the guys who sent me the uniform survey three seconds after it was released weren’t part of the research.

Maybe Matt Cerrone forgot to mention the research on Metsblog.

Maybe the guys at Amazin Avenue didn’t know about it either.

Maybe Kranepool Society and Baseball Fever and Bitter Bill and Adam Rubin and the guys on Twitter and everyone else didn’t think it was interesting enough to mention in a column or even a tweet.

Maybe I suck at the internet and just missed it all.

Maybe I wasn’t listening to WFAN when they talked about it.

So – if you were one of the people who were part of the direct dialogue with the Mets, I would love to hear from you.

I’m sure this was extensively researched and not just someone saying “crap, we’re 11 games out we better stop with the Dodgers stuff and start listening.”   David Howard is in touch with the fans.   So, I look forward to hearing from all of you.

Now maybe you’re saying “Hey Shannon, you got what you wanted – shut up.”  I like a good mystery.   I would have assumed that they were going to say “we read some blogs” but apparently they did extensive email and in-person research.  I’m sorry I missed it because I have some ideas for the place.

My email address is [email protected] if you were part of the research.    I know I can be hard to find sometimes.  I would love to hear from you and your unicorn.

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First Pictures Of New "Mets Stuff" At Citi Field

I don’t want to steal other people’s work, so here’s some links:

The championship banners…wisely cut down to the 4 world series teams:
http://baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=88673&page=454

A montage of Doc, Darryl & Keith.  Also one of the current stars….and the Mets bull.
http://baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=88673&page=453

Media Goon is on patrol tonight, and the guys from Googling God are on duty tomorrow.

Please send any pics you have to [email protected]

The official statement is below.


The New York Mets today unveiled several enhancements to Citi Field highlighted by new high definition video boards in Right Field and on the Promenade Level to make it easier for fans to follow live action in all areas of the ballpark. The boards will make their debut tonight with the Mets 7:10 p.m. game against the San Francisco Giants.

The Mets have erected a new 18-foot by 32-foot HD video board in the Right Field corner that will conveniently allow fans in Left Field and down the third base line to track live action whenever the ball is in play. An additional 8-foot by 14-foot HD board will show the live game broadcast to fans in the Promenade Food Court area behind home plate.

The addition of these boards complements the Center Field and Right Field boards, those facing into the 2K Sports FanFest, and more than 800 Sharp HD televisions throughout Citi Field. A new LED board that will display league standings and other information will be added to the Out-of-Town Scoreboard in Left Field.

To improve sightlines in the Promenade Level, the Mets are lowering the LED ribbon boards hanging on its façade by approximately one foot. The first phase of work on the boards on the Left Field Landing has been completed. In addition, the metal edging on the glass railings at the bottom of the stairs and aisles throughout the ballpark are in the process of being removed.

“In our ongoing effort to serve our fans, we proactively sought their feedback – through direct dialogue and e-mail, and via online and in-person research,” said Dave Howard, Executive Vice President, Business Operations, New York Mets. “These new enhancements are a direct result of that communication and are designed to make the Citi Field experience even more exceptional.”

The Mets also have begun installing photographic imagery of famous Mets and historic moments in team history on the Field and Promenade Levels to complement the banners on the exterior of the ballpark. The team championship banners are also on display on the Left Field wall.

Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez and Dwight Gooden cover the side of the Empire Suites by section 106 in the Right Field corner on the Field Level. Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman jumping into the arms of Jerry Grote celebrating the 1969 World Series championship cover the other end of the Empire Suite Level on the third base side near section 126 on the Field Level. Images of Mike Piazza and Casey Stengel will go up in Left Field during the current homestand.

On the Promenade Level going from Left Field to Right Field are images of the 1986 world championship team; Al Leiter, John Franco and Edgardo Alfonzo; Rusty Staub, Tommie Agee and Tug McGraw; Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes, David Wright and Johan Santana; and Gary Carter, Mookie Wilson and Lenny Dykstra.

The Mets will announce plans for additional recognition of club history in the weeks ahead.

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25th Anniversary of Final Banner Day?

Has it really been 25 years since the last Banner Day?  These guys think so.

While the Mets and Mets Police seem to be getting along this week (Giants throwbacks, “Mets stuff”) this would be another easy one for you guys to have.  Just announce it is coming back in 2010, although be ready for the follow-up which will be about Old-Timer’s Day.

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Would You Trade Billy Wagner To The Phillies?

Interesting perspective from Philly, that they should get Wagner.

Would you trade him to the current rival (remember when we hated Atlanta?  I bet most fans would rather Atlanta win the east.)  I would.  Leave your ego at the door, maybe get back a useful part for the future, and if the Phils win it all again, whatever.

Supposedly the Mets pulled Sheffield back from wavers.  I wonder why?  I’d take anything for him.  There’s no future there.

If anyone is at the park tonight and actually spots new “Mets stuff” (banners, pictures) and would be kind enough to email me pictures it would be much appreciated.  [email protected]

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