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Good morning, is everyone back?  I hope everyone had a nice weekend because you sure weren’t reading blogs.   Well, like you I’m killing time in the office until they let us go home – so let’s take a look at the views from Promenade 528.

That first one is what got my kid to complain that the “mirror’ blocks your view.  Wow, wait until he’s old enough to take over the blog.  You think I’m tough?

This next one is what it’s like if you’re trying to watch the game.

Not bad.  You can see everything except a ball hit into the corner.  I won’t complain about that.

I was surprised that it was quite cool in these seats (Saturday afternoon).  The sun disappears right around game time.  It’s somewhat breezy too, so like you did at Shea, bring a jacket for night games.

However in the sun…

DyHrdMET said:
I wore my blue. An all blue old-style BP jersey (at least that’s what I think it is). And Beware of the April sun along the RF line. I could feel it eating me from behind and on the left. Not hot air, but by the 6th, I had already burned. 

I did notice that the concession wifi was out again.   Note the sign, they aren’t even trying.

And everyone has seen the video of The Worst Seat At Citi Field , right?

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Oh my goodness.

I don’t even know what to say.   Mel sent this in and well…..wow.

Keep in mind this “view” is without anyone on the staircase.

David Howard, explain yourself.

Mel adds:

This is horrible. Avoid sitting in the first 3 rows along seats 1 through 6 in every section of the promenade. How can Dave Howard say there are no obstructions at Citifield??? What do you call this? A standing room only ticket would be worth more than this. At least you can see the action on the field. Shea Stadium did not have anything as bad as this.


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Look at the pretty uniforms.  Too bad that got creamed in them.

A loss in pinstripes is like the groundhog seeing his shadow.   Charlie Samuels will put these away for six weeks.  Expect to see hideous black.

Did you know the scoreboard froze on a Mets logo in the fourth inning?   Yuck.  David Howard probably will tell us this is a “feature.”

Working over examiner.com…here’s the unhappy recap.
NY Sports Examiner: At least it was sunny out. Mets lose 8-1

(Insert generic “Bad Ollie” blog article here.)

Every Sunday this column collects the most popular articles from the previous week, plus some that I think “got away.”

After a loss everyone wants to break up the Mets core.  Not gonna happen.

Howie Rose is back in my good graces.  He ripped the black uniforms on air, then he did it again!

The dopey black uniforms generated a lot of mail here and here and now the black uniforms are more annoying than ever – they don’t even say NEW YORK.

The complete Citi Field pictures collection is very popular.  Here you’ll find links to all the pictures we’ve posted from Citi Field, including video and unfortunately lots of obstructed views.  Updated 4/26.  There’s a similar article for Yankee Stadium.

I had some thoughts about Mets-ing up the place, and some items that would have been cool in the Mets museum, had they not sold them.

While you’re out at Citi, don’t foregt to boo Sweet Caroline.  Should Meet the Mets take the spot of Caroline?   I kinda would rather the Curly Shuffle return.

If you want to hear a franchise in denial, check out Mets VP David Howard’s interview with Mike Francesca.  Mr. Howard doesn’t believe there are any obstructed views at Citi Field but the Padres do.

Check out the Uncensored Unofficial Guide To Citi Field

The Yankees got a lot of attention around these parts, what with The Empty Seats of Yankee Stadium and the Yankee Stadium Home Run Design Flaw.   The Red Sox have become what the Yankees always had.

While you were out sunning yourself you missed that Ron Hunt says the Mets wanted to charge him for a pair of Shea seats.

Don’t you think we should make nice with Gary Carter and Bud Harrelson?

Pretty funny that Jason Tyner was traded for nothing.

More videos of Citi Field

if you have photos from Citi Field (obstructed views or not) please email [email protected]

Another huge week for us, thanks everyone!

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Here’s links to some of the photos and reviews of Citi Field we’ve posted at Mets Police so far.


New:  Video of obstructed views in Promenade 


New: Keith Olbermann’s obstructed press box views! 


New:  My 5 year old complained on his own about the plexiglass. 


New:  Views from Section 431 


New:  What fans are saying about obstructed views. 


New:  More videos of Citi Field 


New:  The Padres filed a complaint about Citi Field obstructed bullpen views. 

Obstructed views in Section 521

Obstructed views in Section 503

Obstructed views in Section 533

Misnumbered seats in Section 517

Annoying View from Section 516

The Times reports on Obstructed Views

Newsday reports on Obstructed Views

Mets VP David Howard doesn’t believe there are obstructed views.

What to do if your seats are obstructed

The Mets Police Uncensored Unofficial Guide To Citi Field

Dan’s review of Citi Field.

My review of Citi Field.

A photo album

more photo albums

Obstructed views at Citi Field.

More obstructed views at Citi Field.

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