Going to the Game 2012

[bmfc1]

What's better than sitting at Citi Field during a day game next to a MFY fan? Sitting next to a MFY fan at Citi Field during a night game. They've had all day to drink and be even more obnoxious! That's what you'll have when the Mets play the MFYs on June 24 as ESPN has moved the game to 8:05.

Saturday night (6/23)--FOX; Sunday night (6/24)--ESPN. Two big games for Mets fans and GKR (and Guys!) won't call them.

[Guest sharpie]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Am I the last local who's yet to attend a game in person? You're tied with me, too.

Three-way tie. Have been to a Mariners game, though.

[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

sharpie wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Am I the last local who's yet to attend a game in person? You're tied with me, too. Three-way tie. Have been to a Mariners game, though.

Cooby & I, as non-locals, make up for your local non-attendance.

[HahnSolo]

sharpie wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Am I the last local who's yet to attend a game in person? You're tied with me, too. Three-way tie. Have been to a Mariners game, though.

Make it four. And I still have 4 rain checks* I need to use before August 3.

*meaning four tix I'll use at one game

[Edgy MD]

I'm making my debut on Tuesday at Nationals Park. Visitor gets a cut of my expenses for the David Wright fund. Thank you for strongarming me, Jeff Wilpon.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I was at the second game of the season at Citi Field. Haven't been back since, but I may go to one more game this year. Probably not two more.

[Ceetar]

Edgy DC wrote: I'm making my debut on Tuesday at Nationals Park. Visitor gets a cut of my expenses for the David Wright fund. Thank you for strongarming me, Jeff Wilpon.

still need to see Nationals park, but I don't think midweek is going to work for me.

[bmfc1]

Edgy DC wrote: I'm making my debut on Tuesday at Nationals Park. Visitor gets a cut of my expenses for the David Wright fund. Thank you for strongarming me, Jeff Wilpon.

See you there.

[metirish]

"@billmaher: Heading out to Citi Field for the Mets game...this is one baseball game I'm going to remember."

[G-Fafif]

metirish wrote: "@billmaher: Heading out to Citi Field for the Mets game...this is one baseball game I'm going to remember."

Does he think the Mets rerun their Friday night episodes incessantly the way HBO rerun his?

[batmagadanleadoff]

With just one extra day of rest, Johan would face off against Stephen Strasburg on Thursday afternoon.

[metirish]

G-Fafif wrote: "@billmaher: Heading out to Citi Field for the Mets game...this is one baseball game I'm going to remember." Does he think the Mets rerun their Friday night episodes incessantly the way HBO rerun his?

Wtf?

"@Mets: New #Mets partner @billmaher meets the media http://t.co/cvzeXpGR"

[Fman99]

bmfc1 wrote: What's better than sitting at Citi Field during a day game next to a MFY fan? Sitting next to a MFY fan at Citi Field during a night game. They've had all day to drink and be even more obnoxious! That's what you'll have when the Mets play the MFYs on June 24 as ESPN has moved the game to 8:05. Saturday night (6/23)--FOX; Sunday night (6/24)--ESPN. Two big games for Mets fans and GKR (and Guys!) won't call them.

On the other hand, neither game is on WPIX, so they will both be watched at the Fman household. Prime time games are better for me anyway, I am a 1:10 napper.

[bmfc1]

If the Mets sucked, this wouldn't happen this often... now the July 1 game @ LA has been [crossout:2qs9p3ms]moved to[/crossout:2qs9p3ms] scheduled for 8:05.

Edited June 8, 2012 by Guest

[Gwreck]

In fairness, a 5:00 start (game is in Los Angeles) is actually a quite civilized time for a game on a Sunday.

[Ceetar]

bmfc1 wrote: If the Mets sucked, this wouldn't happen this often... now the July 1 game @ LA has been moved to 8:05.

'moved' is the wrong word since it's TBA on my schedule anyway.

Luckily they have an off day the next day.

In fairness, a 5:00 start (game is in Los Angeles) is actually a quite civilized time for a game on a Sunday.

is it? I'd much rather an 8pm game. 5pm I might still be doing weekend things, by 8 it's much more likely I'm home and done with whatever I had planned and can sit and watch the game.

[bmfc1]

Ceetar: change noted and made.

[G-Fafif]

8 o'clock Eastern on 7/1, presumably.

[Ceetar]

bmfc1 wrote: Ceetar: change noted and made.

well I was just being silly. It's the only Sunday TBA on my entire schedule that I printed preseason though. Probably was all but officially an ESPN game.

[Guest themetfairy]

So long as it doesn't cause me a 2-hour trip home on a Sunday night, I'm fine with 8 pm games from the comfort of my living room.

[Gwreck]

Ceetar wrote: is it? I'd much rather an 8pm game. 5pm I might still be doing weekend things, by 8 it's much more likely I'm home and done with whatever I had planned and can sit and watch the game.

You have missed the point (and the thread title). 5:00 on Sunday is a nice time for the game to start if you are attending the game.

[Ceetar]

Gwreck wrote: is it? I'd much rather an 8pm game. 5pm I might still be doing weekend things, by 8 it's much more likely I'm home and done with whatever I had planned and can sit and watch the game. You have missed the point (and the thread title). 5:00 on Sunday is a nice time for the game to start if you are attending the game.

is anyone here going to the game?

[Guest themetfairy]

D-Dad and I have two extra tickets for next Sunday night's Mets 50th Anniversary celebration at the 92nd Street Y. We're selling them at face value - $37 apiece. PLMK if you'd like to attend with us!

[Piggiestomatoes]

Kids and I will be at The Trop tomorrow night. Anyone else?

[Benjamin Grimm]

This is from an e-mail survey I just got from the Mets:

The Mets are considering adding a designated "quiet" seating section with lower volume PA Announcements and no music or cheerleading. The seating section would be located in the Left Field Landing. How likely would you be to purchase tickets in that section? Please assume all game days and start times would work with your personal schedule. Note: This is hypothetical concept that the Mets have not committed to; you are evaluating the concept for research purposes only.

The Mets are considering designating one weekday game each week for a "throwback" ballpark experience with live organ instead of recorded music and fewer PA Announcements. How likely would you be to attend games on the Throwback day? Please assume all game days and start times would work with your personal schedule. Note: This is hypothetical concept that the Mets have not committed to; you are evaluating the concept for research purposes only.

[Ceetar]

cool on the organ music, although I feel like they ask that a lot.

I'm curious though, can they not just add more organ music anyway? Do the amount of PA announcements and between inning ads/games/giveaways just take up too much of the time?

[metsmarathon]

a quiet section would be an excellent thing for minimm, as he is no big fan of loud noises. if such a thing were offered, i would buy tickets to a game to sit there. i do not know that it would make me more likely to attend a game, but if i were to attend a game, i would attend it in that section.

i would also attempt to synchronize it with a throwback day.

[metirish]

You know, it would be easy to laugh at such a survey but good for them for engaging us.Like the second one a lot.

[HahnSolo]

Little Solo and I will be using some rain checks from last August on Friday night. How could I not? The Reds! Japanese night! REO Speedwagon! It's Fan-tastic!

Then my daughter and I will catch the Orioles on Tuesday night, also using rain checks from last year.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I like the idea of more quiet. I prefer the noise to come from the fans, not from the speakers. I often forget how relatively peaceful Shea used to be when I first attended games there in the early 1970's. (The Mets Yearbook series on SNY serves as a reminder.)