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April 5, 2009

Inside The Acela Club

On our tour around the ballpark today, we were able to go inside the exclusive Acela Club located down the left field line.

It’s a nice place….a very nice place.

Tables are tiered along five levels – four inside and one outside – offering full and clear views of the playing field for all patrons.

The menus looked good (they were not serving today but had menus posted). Yes, the price of brunch or dinner here is not for everyone ($41 for brunch, $48 for dinner) but the selection seemed decent.

I seriously doubt whether we will be dining there during the season – but if any of you think you might be, here are some pictures.

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April 5, 2009

Mets Open Workout At Citi Field

Good job out of the Mets.

Today the missus and I were able to spend several hours walking all around Citi Field courtesy of the Mets. The Mets opened the gates of the new field at 9:30 AM to all season and plan holders to watch a team workout at 11 AM.

Not surprisingly most people did not watch the workout.

We spent our time walking the ballpark- each concourse on every level. Not only that but the Mets even opened the doors to all the restaurants that, during the season, are closed to most fans. We were able to see the inside of the Acela Club, Caesar’s Club, Promenade Club, and the Ebbets Club.

Most concession stands were open and the lines seemed to be moving a bit better than they were on Friday night.

The only glitch we encountered all day was in the team store after the workout was over – the credit card systems were down (again).

Oh, the pulled pork sandwich from Blue Smoke was amazing!

Here are about 2 dozen pictures from in and around the ballpark – enjoy!

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April 5, 2009

Yankee Stadium Makes Me Feel Like Randy Jackson

I’m still trying to find the right words about Yankee Stadium.

It’s not bad…it’s…well….

I feel like Randy Jackson. You just sang your song, it wasn’t good, but I don’t feel like hammering you.

Deep breath…..”Wow……that upper deck…dude…you know I love you but that just wasn’t good…”

It’s not bad…I’m just not feeling it.

Any other Yankee fans out there care to comment?

Here’s my review.

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April 5, 2009

Opinions Flow On Yankee Stadium’s Obstructed Views (Times)

Wow, the Yankees are getting killed by the Times. Wait until the Times finds out about Citi Field which is far worse when it comes to obstructions!

SPORTS / BASEBALL

Opinions Flow on Yankee Stadiumâ€™s Obstructed Views

By JOSHUA ROBINSON

Published: April 4, 2009

Sections in right and left field account for 1,048 bleacher seats where the view is obstructed. Most fans there are upset â€” no matter how little they paid for their tickets.

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April 5, 2009

Where Are They Now: Craig Swan (Daily News)

OK enough negativity for today….let’s remember our old friend Craig Swan.

You remember Swannie? Â He was the guy that shared a baseball card with Ron Guidry (ERA leaders) that have you half a leg to stand on with your Yankee friends when you were in grammar school. Â Sure, the Yankees were winning the World Series, but we had the “best” pitcher in the NL, right?

Swan pitched for all or parts of 12 seasons in the majors from his debut for theÂ MetsÂ in 1973 to his final outing with the Angels in 1984. All but two of his 231 games in the big leagues were with the Mets and he was known as one of the few bright spots on the awful Met teams of the late ’70s. He won the National League ERA title in 1978 (2.43) and was 14-13 with a 3.29 ERA, 10 complete games and three shutouts for a team that finished 35 games out in 1979. Overall, he finished 59-72 with a 3.74 ERA.

If you’d like to know where he is now…click the link!