The Mets Police

Since the site regularly picks up new readers I wanted to take a second and express how much I love the team.  I don’t intend for this to be a complaint-fest.  The idea is to be a fan advocate.  The goal is for the Mets to run off ten championships while dressed nicely (no black) while fans are treated with respect and the ownership finds wealth and happiness.

Until we meed that utopia, you and I use this forum to discuss (and as you’ll see, I’ll mix in oddball Mets items, jersey comments and wax poetic about Lee Mazzilli).

As part of yesterday’s flurry of ticket questions some asked if I could post the prices.

I started out with good intentions, then realized that was going to be a lot of typing.  So I used my internet sleuthing and found that our old friend Peter who has hooked us up in the past has posted some screen shots on his Flickr page.

You will find the prices here after the jump.   I’m splitting the post because it’s quite long:

Continue reading “2011 Mets 15 Game Ticket Plan Prices and Dates”

Today I have been getting a fair amount of people asking my opinion about particular sections. I guess folks are considering renewing or moving down.

I thought it might be useful to start a thread here – if you have a question, tip or trick post it in the comments. I will be sure to weigh in and I bet others will too.

I don’t know Citi yet as well as I knew Shea. Hopefully we can all help each other.

While the Mets’ official position is that there are no obstructed views at Citi Field, I personally try to sit at least 4 rows up to make sure I can see over the plexiglass.

Another good rule I use is that if you are offered aisle seats make sure the aisle is not between you and home plate. That’s true of any park. Keep the aisle on your outfield shoulder so that you aren’t blocked by vendors and fellow fans.

I personally like the Promenade Infield Reserve as the best bang for my buck but I know otters disagree. Media Goon likes the 400s (he’s a high roller).

Any other tips?

Any section questions?

Let’s keep the snark to a minimum on this comment thread. The goal here is to help fellow fans not joust with Dave from Flushing.

By the way, Media Goon’s email is [email protected]. If you ever see something worth posting and I’m not paying attention you can try him.

I can be contacted at [email protected] and will reply to everyone (and the folks who emailed today you weren’t bothering me, you inspired!)

Dear Mets Fans:

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

As you know, Mets Manager Terry Collins met with the New York media last Tuesday. You might have seen or heard Terry on television and radio, or read about his introductory press conference.

We thought you might enjoy reading the following exclusive Q & A with Terry that we are sharing with Flushing Flash Insiders.

Flushing Flash: Terry, congratulations. Thanks for taking the time to sit with us.

FF: What can Mets fans expect from you?
Terry Collins: They are going to get energy, and a work ethic that is second to none. We are going to be a team that is prepared, which I hope leads to better execution. Our fans can expect a team that is going to win.

FF: How would you describe yourself?
TC: Intense, caring, I care about the game and the way it’s played. I competed to the max when I played, because I had to. Have I mellowed? Yeah, a little bit. But I’m still competitive.

FF: What’s the most fun for you?
TC: Watching your team succeed, when you watch and execute something you really believe in.

FF: What are your biggest frustrations?
TC: Guys who don’t care if they win or lose.

FF: What are important qualities in players?
TC: Preparation. I know I have the intensity and the love of the game. The players, they are all very gifted and get themselves prepared to play on a nightly basis. This is where my focus is going to be. They also need to have the ability to adjust.

FF: Is there anything you want to say to Mets fans?
TC: There are 30 teams all trying to figure out how to win. I want the fans to know that we are going to work hard and not be outworked. Nobody is going to be more prepared on a daily basis than us. I believe in winning and talking about winning, you need to have that swagger.

FF: How do you get that swagger?
TC: You need to get everybody to understand they are good enough. Bad times happen and you have to learn how to rebound. We have to move on and pick ourselves up. I will talk to every single player on the roster. There is a new attitude here, what happened in the past remains in the past.

FF: How do you get the players on your side?
TC: You have to be on each others side first. It’s still a team game. They have to rely on each other, team unity, and what a team is about, and what every guy on this team brings to the team framework. Every player wants to be a champion, if they truly believe that, they will leave their egos at the door. In my background, with one year of knowing these players, the makeup is here, the attitude is here.

FF: Thanks for your time, Terry. Good luck!

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