Going to the Game 2010...

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Have fun. Have garlic fries!

[Guest themetfairy]

And check out San Francisco's The Stinking Rose if you can!

[DocTee]

Yes, the garlic fries are no joke.

Wash 'em down with a Gordon Biersch, while enjoying the homage to New York Giants history in the rotunda.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Seconded on both the rice bowl and the garlic fries.

Biersch over Anchor, Doc?

[DocTee]

There's a Biersch brewpub a stones throw from the stadium, great for pre- and post-game libations.

AT&T is so beautiful--mind you, I've not been to CitiField yet, but I can't imagine it better than this-- that I recommend it as a must-see... even for those who don't follow baseball. It really is spectacular. And it revitalized that part of the city like no one would have expected. 10 years now and the change is dramatic.

[Fman99]

I think that on the July 29th matinee Fboy and I are just going to drive down and buy tickets at the window when we get to Citi Field. That way I don't get bilked for $35 in handling fees, the way all of these resellers do, or pay $16 in eBay shipping fees for something that costs 41 cents to mail.

Is there a handling fee when buying tickets at the gate?

As long as I don't mind paying a little extra, to sit in the better seats, I figure that they aren't selling out these weekday matinees anyway and we'll have options.

That's my plan.

[Ceetar]

Fman99 wrote: I think that on the July 29th matinee Fboy and I are just going to drive down and buy tickets at the window when we get to Citi Field. That way I don't get bilked for $35 in handling fees, the way all of these resellers do, or pay $16 in eBay shipping fees for something that costs 41 cents to mail. Is there a handling fee when buying tickets at the gate? As long as I don't mind paying a little extra, to sit in the better seats, I figure that they aren't selling out these weekday matinees anyway and we'll have options. That's my plan.

It's a reasonable option. no fees at the gate. I'd recommend checking mets.com just to verify that there are plenty seats available in the price range though. But definitely should be able to get a smattering of decent selection. I'd avoid LF outfield though, unless you're in the front couple of rows of the 400, 300 or 100 level sections.

I just realized, is there no 200 level at Citi Field? Or is that like those crazy Delta level tickets no one can afford?

[Guest themetfairy]

Also check Stub Hub for last minute deals - you can sometimes do really well that way.

And make sure you come up to the Pepsi Porch to say hi to me!

[Gwreck]

Ceetar wrote: I just realized, is there no 200 level at Citi Field?

The suites.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

DocTee wrote: AT&T is so beautiful--mind you, I've not been to CitiField yet, but I can't imagine it better than this-- that I recommend it as a must-see... even for those who don't follow baseball. It really is spectacular. And it revitalized that part of the city like no one would have expected. 10 years now and the change is dramatic.

I've seen them both. CitiField can't match its location and aesthetics.

Do they still have the carts where, if you bring back your plastic beer cup for reuse, you get a dollar knocked off your next beer? (I remember paying a buck for beers by the 7th inning the second-to-last time I went. I don't remember much else afterward.)

[Fman99]

themetfairy wrote: Also check Stub Hub for last minute deals - you can sometimes do really well that way. And make sure you come up to the Pepsi Porch to say hi to me!

If we are there that day I promise Fboy and I will swing on over to you for a visit.

[Fman99]

Ceetar wrote: I'd avoid LF outfield though, unless you're in the front couple of rows of the 400, 300 or 100 level sections.

Why is this? Obstructed views? My bigger concern is being on the third base side, if I remember correctly, so that we're shaded and not baking in the direct sun for 3-4 hours.

[Guest The Second Spitter]

LF sucks -- obstructed views precisely.

[Fman99]

Thinking that instead of the July 29th matinee, I may take Fboy to both the August 10th 7 PM game and the August 11th matinee also, with a stop in between at my parents' house for the night. That's a Wednesday-Thursday and I'm already taking that Monday-Tuesday off to go to Sesame Place.

That's a long week right there, but Fboy told me is up for it (no surprise). I think he would like Citi Field even more at night.

[Ceetar]

The Second Spitter wrote: LF sucks -- obstructed views precisely.

LF infield seems fine, but as you start to bend around the foul pole it gets bad. certain parts of the promenade will obscure a good swatch of LF/CF. obviously if you're in the OF you won't be able to see the LF wall, but that's just how it goes. if you're in the lower sections, it's much like the loge. As you go about haflway back you won't be able to see pop flies or the scoreboard.

[TransMonk]

Ended up getting some Stubhub tickets for 08/27/10 vs. the Astros. Promenade Section 424, Row 1.

For those who have been to Citi before, how obstructed are my seats?

[Guest themetfairy]

Fman99 wrote: Thinking that instead of the July 29th matinee, I may take Fboy to both the August 10th 7 PM game and the August 11th matinee also, with a stop in between at my parents' house for the night. That's a Wednesday-Thursday and I'm already taking that Monday-Tuesday off to go to Sesame Place. That's a long week right there, but Fboy told me is up for it (no surprise). I think he would like Citi Field even more at night.

The 10th is a Tuesday. If you're doing the Wednesday/Thursday, it's the 11th and 12th.

I'll be there the 10th and 11th. And we're doing the McFadden's thing on the 11th, so I'll definitely be there before the game - if you go that night, think about it. A ticket, appetizer, pre-game unlimited drinks (Fboy can have sodas) and a post-game drink coupon. Not a bad deal at all!

Whether you do the McFadden's deal or not, hopefully we'll have a chance to say hi

[Ceetar]

TransMonk wrote: Ended up getting some Stubhub tickets for 08/27/10 vs. the Astros. Promenade Section 424, Row 1. For those who have been to Citi before, how obstructed are my seats?

row 1? none. Full visibility, you'll be able to see everything.

[TransMonk]

I figured with row one I couldn't go wrong, even if I needed to lean forward a bit.

Thanks for the info!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

TransMonk wrote: I figured with row one I couldn't go wrong, even if I needed to lean forward a bit. Thanks for the info!

Ah. But that's where you're wrong-- in the 500s, the view from the first row or two is obscured a bit by the "see-through" railings in the front of each section.

You're golden, though. (And well within t-shirt cannon range, should you feel like decapitating a youngster or two to grab some flimsy blue-and-white cotton in shirt shape.)

[Fman99]

themetfairy wrote: Thinking that instead of the July 29th matinee, I may take Fboy to both the August 10th 7 PM game and the August 11th matinee also, with a stop in between at my parents' house for the night. That's a Wednesday-Thursday and I'm already taking that Monday-Tuesday off to go to Sesame Place. That's a long week right there, but Fboy told me is up for it (no surprise). I think he would like Citi Field even more at night. The 10th is a Tuesday. If you're doing the Wednesday/Thursday, it's the 11th and 12th. I'll be there the 10th and 11th. And we're doing the McFadden's thing on the 11th, so I'll definitely be there before the game - if you go that night, think about it. A ticket, appetizer, pre-game unlimited drinks (Fboy can have sodas) and a post-game drink coupon. Not a bad deal at all! Whether you do the McFadden's deal or not, hopefully we'll have a chance to say hi

Gotcha... I got confused because our hotel reservation in Philly is for August 8th/9th and we're driving home on the 10th, after day 2 at the park.

I'll have to look into the McFadden deal, thanks MF.

[Guest themetfairy]

My pleasure - I hope it works out

[Ceetar]

I'll be at the game on Wednesday the 28th. yah, baseball!

[Guest Kong76]

Wow, this month flew ...

Anyways, I have a triple dip next week. I have a seat available for Wed,
7/28 in the LF Prom 430's if anyone wants to meet for that game.
I'll be at the Thurs, 7/29 with a nif if anyone wants to meet up for a beer
out in center field anytime during game. And, since I'm a glutton for pun-
ishment I'll be at the Fri 7/30 game with KB if (rinse repeat end of last
sentence).

PM me if anyone wants to go to the Wed night game ... c'mon Pujols is
gonna go 0-4 and who'd wanna miss that?

[Guest themetfairy]

I'll be on the Pepsi Porch with the Gary, Keith and Ron Foundation group on Thursday the 29th. Come up and say hi!

[Guest Kong76]

I'll come up after the 3rd and 6th and flip you over.

[Guest themetfairy]

Sounds good

[Fman99]

Fboy and are I still planning on being there for the Thursday 7/29 matinee if the forecast looks appealing. Going to walk up and buy tickets that day.

[Chad ochoseis]

Good chance I'll take the day off from work and go to that game too. I still have your cell # from the July 4 run where we didn't get together, so I'll give you a call if I'm there.

[Guest Kong76]

I have Fm's number if it hasn't changed. We can stage a coup
of the Pepsi Porch!