Citi Field

[ReyesOfHope]

i don't get YES up here in Red Sox Nation...does anybody have any pictures from Francessa's show?

This was posted on mikefrancesa.com

Mike with Mets' Dave Howard

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/RKO36/MikeFranceserattheBallpawk001.jpg

[CFmets09]

This was posted on mikefrancesa.com

Mike with Mets' Dave Howard

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/RKO36/MikeFranceserattheBallpawk001.jpg

lol I don't think that picture is what he had in mind

[mistermet]

lol I don't think that picture is what he had in mind

haha not exactly...i was hoping for a picture with more of the stadium and less (or none) of Fatcessa.

thanks anyway. :laugh

[Petemc1969]

From the Club Mets section of the Mets website...


As a valued Club Mets member, the Mets are pleased to offer you an opportunity to purchase individual tickets to Big Apple Seating, normally reserved only for groups.

Centrally located near the new Citi Field Home Run Apple on the Field Level Concourse in right center field, Big Apple Seating offers convenient access to exciting new specialty concessions & FanFest.

Tickets are being offered for the 4/15 and 4/16 games v. San Diego and the 4/17 and 4/18 games v. Milwaukee. (4/18 will be the very first regular season day game played at Citi Field; another chance to be a part of history.) Price is $42.00 per ticket.

I guess this is the equivalent of Flushing Flash subscribers being offered the opportunity to buy individual tickets for selected Picnic Area games at Shea, except that now you're paying $20 a year for the privilege...

Awesome!! Thanks for the heads up. I just scored seats in Section 142, Row 1 on the aisle!

[GordonGecko]

Awesome!! Thanks for the heads up. I just scored seats in Section 142, Row 1 on the aisle!

Like there's something baseball-fever can't do...

[ReyesOfHope]

lol I don't think that picture is what he had in mind

What? Who wouldn't want to see "The Pope".

[JLG]

WFAN reporting: Sheffield is now a Met.

[metfan61]

Did fatboy say that the Mets signed Sheffield???? :ooo:

[CFmets09]

WFAN reporting: Sheffield is now a Met.

If he takes at bats away from murphy i'm going to throw something

[reyes_7]

Is it going to rain later on today because I want to leave already but Im gonna need the rain info now

[MSchvatz44]

If he takes at bats away from murphy i'm going to throw something

hopefully it will just be a righty lefty platoon with church.

the real question now is how much playing time tatis will get?

[stellarceltic]

hopefully it will just be a righty lefty platoon with church.

the real question now is how much playing time tatis will get?

Not much less I imagine. He'll just be more focused on backing up 3B and 1B.

[JoseJoseJose7]

francesa really has to calm down with all the soda, hes not trying to loose the weight at all is he.
im heading to the park now id love to meet you guys at the bullpen ill be wearing a blue martinez jersey.

[ReyesOfHope]

If he takes at bats away from murphy i'm going to throw something

My thoughts....

01. Mets are fully committed to Murphy. They will give him every opportunity to be an everyday player. They love him.
02. Sheff will platoon in RF with Church. If he hits like he has in the past he may get more time. If he stinks, he will be cut by June and can find another team.

[reyes_7]

francesa really has to calm down with all the soda, hes not trying to loose the weight at all is he.
im heading to the park now id love to meet you guys at the bullpen ill be wearing a blue martinez jersey.

dude where do you live and are you dominican ? If yes, vamo pal estadio pa darno pal de tragito si tu kiere

[JLG]

If he takes at bats away from murphy i'm going to throw something

Francessa is saying Omar will be on to discuss Sheffield (me: "Shef-field to Citi Field"). I think he will take Marlon Andersons spot. If I see Shef at the plate instead of Marlon, I'm thinking HR is possible. With Marlon I'm hoping for a walk. Someone mentioned 1B, but he has only played 9 games there, with the Yanks. As a matter of fact he's only played 48 games in the field in the last 3 years. We may see Doc around now, they are cousins.

[Jim Vaz]

This sucks...

I HATE Sheffield, always have and always will

[magicmagee]

MLB Network is reporting that the Mets signed him.

[nymets3007]

So what are we calling the new ad? This is as far as the pan out went. Also notice the SNY ad at the bottom

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2211.jpg

[MSchvatz44]

the weatherchannel.com forecast looks very promising!!

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/golf/hourbyhour/USNY0339?from=hrly_graph_tab

[MSchvatz44]

plus the tarp is off the field right now, just saw it on yes :clapping:D

[Jim Vaz]

It almost looks like direct tv ad, but I may be wrong

[nymets3007]

It almost looks like direct tv ad, but I may be wrong

Oh there's that, but I've been away all day, whats the AD on the top right of the RF scoreboard.

EDIT: I saw a corner of white next to the freecreditreport.com ad, but I'm charging my camera, and the camera pan stopped right there

[JP1968]

plus the tarp is off the field right now, just saw it on yes :clapping:D
They just showed the field again before going to a commercial and the tarp is on the field.

[Jim Vaz]

Oh there's that, but I've been away all day, whats the AD on the top right of the RF scoreboard.

EDIT: I saw a corner of white next to the freecreditreport.com ad, but I'm charging my camera, and the camera pan stopped right there

Yea I can't make that out. Guess we'll know in a few hours...:clapping

[mistermet]

the one on the RF fence looks like Xerox to me. i think the one of scoreboard in RF is a car ad (i think somebody Major Car Dealership)

[MSchvatz44]

They just showed the field again before going to a commercial and the tarp is on the field.
oh, well when i posted that i could have sworn that the tarp was off of the field. my bad guys, i guess my eyes must have deceived me. unless they took it off for a little bit, and then put it back on. who knows

[nymets3007]

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2213.jpg

Also, they panned out to the board again, and I couldn't make it out.
"I CAN'T TELL WHAT THAT F***ING S*** SAYS" Said nymets3007.

And sorry for the oversized photos, it either this, or a video camera, and take screenshots from a video clip :/

EDIT: RETIRED NUMBERS!

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2216.jpg
http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2215.jpg

Also, an NYC Union ad on the wall.

[mistermet]

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2213.jpg

Also, they panned out to the board again, and I couldn't make it out.
"I CAN'T TELL WHAT THAT F***ING S*** SAYS" Said nymets3007.

And sorry for the oversized photos, it either this, or a video camera, and take screenshots from a video clip :/

that looks so AWESOME!! looks like they shined it up, too!

[Tullydew]

Citi field has 5 retired #s on the wall. Who is the 5th?

[Coach Bombay]

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2213.jpg

Also, they panned out to the board again, and I couldn't make it out.
"I CAN'T TELL WHAT THAT F***ING S*** SAYS" Said nymets3007.

And sorry for the oversized photos, it either this, or a video camera, and take screenshots from a video clip :/

Looks pink, though I'm sure it's not.

[MSchvatz44]

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2213.jpg

Also, they panned out to the board again, and I couldn't make it out.
"I CAN'T TELL WHAT THAT F***ING S*** SAYS" Said nymets3007.

And sorry for the oversized photos, it either this, or a video camera, and take screenshots from a video clip :/

i would have liked to see the logo a little bit bigger, but it still looks very nice

[MSchvatz44]

Citi field has 5 retired #s on the wall. Who is the 5th?

it is shea

[nymets3007]

Just edited the apple post with the retired #'s if you didnt see em. :D

[reyes_7]

Citi field has 5 retired #s on the wall. Who is the 5th?

The 5th says SHEA .

[CFmets09]

Looks pink, though I'm sure it's not.

lol coach he's taking a picture of his tv the colors aren't going to come out perfectly

[Coach Bombay]

lol coach he's taking a picture of his tv the colors aren't going to come out perfectly

Oh I know, I'm just bored... looking foreword to seeing both stadiums on TV tonight.

[CFmets09]

wow I just realized something, is coach bombay the dude from the mighty ducks movies?

[cmcm750203]

lol coach he's taking a picture of his tv the colors aren't going to come out perfectly

Is it lit up or just glare of the lights?

[thrill5one6]

Is the apple illuminated (lighted up from within)? :shrug:
Maybe it's just the sun or lights around it

[nymets3007]

Is it lit up or just glare of the lights?

This camera just takes realllly poor pictures.

I'm wondering if YES Is PURPOSELY trying not to show the RF scoreboard ad now. :crazy

[BMF]

wow I just realized something, is coach bombay the dude from the mighty ducks movies?

:laugh:laugh:laugh a bit late to the party eh and he was also from minnesotta

[ReyesOfHope]

Francessa is saying Omar will be on to discuss Sheffield (me: "Shef-field to Citi Field"). I think he will take Marlon Andersons spot. If I see Shef at the plate instead of Marlon, I'm thinking HR is possible. With Marlon I'm hoping for a walk. Someone mentioned 1B, but he has only played 9 games there, with the Yanks. As a matter of fact he's only played 48 games in the field in the last 3 years. We may see Doc around now, they are cousins.

That's why I underlined, "little". As a former 3Bman...it is possible he can field the position if pressed into service.

[CFmets09]

:laugh:laugh:laugh a bit late to the party eh and he was also from minnesotta

haha I always noticed his name and what not but really never thought about it until now:laugh

[nymets3007]

If anyone knows Fatcessa's FAN number, call him up and ask about that ad, I'm dying over an ad now. Lord help me.

[ReyesOfHope]

i would have liked to see the logo a little bit bigger, but it still looks very nice

I'm not one who wanted to see the Apple at Citifield. Apparently Frank Cashen used to call it, "Harazin's Folly" and I agree. But, if +/- 89% of fans polled said they wanted it...okay, whatever.

[stellarceltic]

That's why I underlined, "little". As a former 3Bman...it is possible he can field the position if pressed into service.

1993 was the last time he played 3B (aside from 2 innings in 2004). He was 24 at the time. They moved him for a reason.

He only played 9 innings at 1B until the Yankees realized it wasn't gonna work out.

LF or RF. That's it.

[ReyesOfHope]

1993 was the last time he played 3B (aside from 2 innings in 2004). He was 24 at the time. They moved him for a reason.

He only played 9 innings at 1B until the Yankees realized it wasn't gonna work out.

LF or RF. That's it.

Yeah whatever. I added the "little" because he has a "little" experience. Next time I will call it "miniscule" to satisfy you.

[jeremy51]

1993 was the last time he played 3B (aside from 2 innings in 2004). He was 24 at the time. They moved him for a reason.

He only played 9 innings at 1B until the Yankees realized it wasn't gonna work out.

LF or RF. That's it.



If he hits, he might be able to fake it at first base for a while, if for some reason Delgado went down or was in a prolonged slump.

[Coach Bombay]

wow I just realized something, is coach bombay the dude from the mighty ducks movies?

Duh!

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/773/mdxg4.jpg

[SteveJRogers]

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o347/nymets3007/101_2213.jpg


I'm just happy they used the correct version of the logo, even with the small NY removed, and didn't go with one with any kind of black in it. That includes the skyline in black that they wear on the black unis, or any kind of black shadowdrop on Mets.

[Tullydew]

if anyone knows fatcessa's fan number, call him up and ask about that ad, i'm dying over an ad now. Lord help me.


718-937-6666

[Jim Vaz]

FYI, out here in NJ, its cloudy and dark but the rain has ceased!
:clapping:clapping

[Jim Vaz]

I'm just happy they used the correct version of the logo, even with the small NY removed, and didn't go with one with any kind of black in it. That includes the skyline in black that they wear on the black unis, or any kind of black shadowdrop on Mets.

Agreed! The classic Met look is the way it should stay.

[RichardK]

FYI, out here in NJ, its cloudy and dark but the rain has ceased!
:clapping:clapping

It's that band of dry air I was talking about! (Takes Credit for the Weather). :D

[CFmets09]

It's that band of dry air I was talking about! (Takes Credit for the Weather). :D

I'll take credit also I said the rain should end around 3-4:waving

[Jim Vaz]

It's that band of dry air I was talking about! (Takes Credit for the Weather). :D

Now just pray they spent the money wisely on drainage and nobody gets hurt out there. ;)

[atdy17]

I am leaving for Citi in the next few minuets. I will take a lot of pics and post them.

[GuitarPunk2512]

got my tapes set to record both games tonight (haha laugh at me being so old school)...ill be at work starring at the clock until 10 so i can come hoem and watch them.

the apple looks great, retires numbers look weirdly placed but gotta love them.

[Ferragamo]

I am leaving for Citi in the next few minuets. I will take a lot of pics and post them.

NICE! Looking forward to your set and everyone elses pics from tonight. Let Go Mets, even though the game doesn't count.

[mrslim]

retired numbers look like an off centered after thought. BUT, it's nice to see them up

[CFmets09]

OT, but according to ESPN Radio Anquan Boldin is close to becoming a Giant

[Jim Vaz]

OT, but according to ESPN Radio Anquan Boldin is close to becoming a Giant

:clapping:clapping:clapping:clapping

[stellarceltic]

OT, but according to ESPN Radio Anquan Boldin is close to becoming a Giant

PLEASE tell me you heard that first hand and not a report of a report.

[reyes_7]

Just entered Citi. The new ad is Titan something

[Raza]

HOW FRIGGIN AWESOME IS THIS PICTURE?!
Carlos Delgado, late last night at CF...what an amazing feeling that must have been..

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2557/delgado600.jpg

Great shot! I'd love to have this pic as my desktop background. Where is it from? Do you have a larger version?

[Jim Vaz]

Here in Jersey the sun looks to be trying to break out!!! I'm about 40 miles outside Citi, west northwest
:clapping:clapping:clapping:D

[peterrod16]

see the modells sign
http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2009/04/new_york_mets_citi_field_opene_1.html

[bkind77]

YES footage

[the_Bored]

Francesa seems to be under the impression that everything under the Modell's sign is in play, all the way up to the windows and wall behind it, with the black things simply being posts in the way of outfielders. Now, everyone has always thought there'd be a screen or glass put up, but it's impossible to tell if that's the case.

[kimthemetschick]

got my tapes set to record both games tonight (haha laugh at me being so old school)

Ha ha, I thought I was the only person who still 'taped' stuff. TiVo is not on my $ priority lists.

Not sure if anyone brought this up already, but I was wondering: Since you need to be on the first level to get to the bridge in the outfield and such, does that mean anyone has full access to the entire stadium, regardless of where their tickets are? Or will they still subscribe to the class system like in Shea? (reminds me of the Titanic :laugh)

Also, is the Acela club accesable to all ages? My 9 yr old will be quite put out if they don't let her in.

[Coach Bombay]

The apple is huge!

[MyNameIsMURRAY]

I believe all concourses, including field level, will be open to all ticket holders. There will be ushers preventing people without tickets from wandering into the stands where they don't belong. I imagine the ushers will be much stricter about tickets since each seat costs a fortune now!

[MyNameIsMURRAY]

The apple is huge!

Maybe too big right? I bet it will look better in a higher quality pic but it does look a little "James and the Giant Peach"ish right now IMO. :laugh

[coasterbill]

Maybe too big right? I bet it will look better in a higher quality pic but it does look a little "James and the Giant Peach"ish right now IMO. :laugh

Nah it can't be too big simply because it's not up all the time anyway.

[JLG]

I believe all concourses, including field level, will be open to all ticket holders. There will be ushers preventing people without tickets from wandering into the stands where they don't belong. I imagine the ushers will be much stricter about tickets since each seat costs a fortune now!

Ushers will stand at the top of each row and keep out non-ticket holders. They will not escort you to your seat. They are not allowed to take tips. What will the policy be during BP? Will they let everyone down, then how do they remove non-ticket holders?

[BelTelMel]

The apple is huge!

It's The Big Apple

[BMF]

call me a geek, but because I work in tv I appreciate certain things a normal person don't I like the new graphics and cg's Sny just unvailed for their pre game. when YES took shots earlier it looked cheesy and the camera needed to be white balanced it was horrible.

[Yankees2k6]

Wow I Love the new Mets intro on SNY!

[Paul W]

watching from california, it's gonna take getting used to visually...

[MetsFan24]

the new SNY graphics look shweeeett

[BMF]

watching from california, it's gonna take getting used to visually...

how are you seeing this in Cali paul?

[mrandradej]

MLB.TV is airing the exhibitions for free if anyone is interested.

[RationalNYYfan]

It's too bad the Mets game couldn't have been at 1, and the Yankees game at 7. Or vice versa. I wanted to watch both games without interruption.

[Yankees2k6]

the new SNY graphics look shweeeett

Yeah, the old ones were lame, now they upgraded it a lot!

[BMF]

I dont see a patch on their jerseys... did they scrap them or is it unveiled OD?

[DJ Starion]

the new SNY graphics look shweeeett


http://www.gonrad.com/200904/mets11.png

[kingcohn]

Here's some some screenshots from the telecast on SNY:
including pictures of SNY's new graphics:

http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66694&stc=1&d=1238796525
http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66695&stc=1&d=1238796590
http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66696&stc=1&d=1238796773
http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66697&stc=1&d=1238796827
http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66698&stc=1&d=1238796919

[DJ Starion]

http://www.gonrad.com/200904/mets21.png

[peterrod16]

the camera behind the pitcher looks great.

[tibnyi01]

Man! The graphics and the view from the center field camera are awesome! WOW!:clapping

[Yankees2k6]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h26/yanipigott/sny.jpg

[Paul W]

how are you seeing this in Cali paul?

mlb.tv premium on my mac (at work, ssshhhhh!)
there's an almost 7 sec. delay between tv & 'fan.com.
better than nuthin'!

[kingcohn]

http://www.gonrad.com/200904/mets11.png

Haha nice beat me to it

[WillMissShea]

the camera behind the pitcher looks great.


I thought the same thing! Perfect height, perfect angle. Almost the exact spot as Shea.

[TinoM24]

strange...all the space available on the OF fence, and xerox puts their ad on the transparent part?

[kingcohn]

One more screenshot:

[tagvestibule]

I thought the same thing! Perfect height, perfect angle. Almost the exact spot as Shea.

Am I the only one that thinks the CF camera is a bit tilted (right side of brick wall lower than left side on the screen)? :blush:

[Atlantic Ave]

Watching on TV, my only gripe is the ad board behind the plate. Why isn't it centered on home plate?!

[ThoseBackPages]

seem to be a lot of empty seats

[kingcohn]

By the way they just said on SNY that by opening day all of shea's rubble will be cleared and paved completely.

[efin98]

The place looks smaller than it is on TV, especially the left/center field wall- that catch by Tatis made him look miniscule!

Beautiful place, the Red Sox announcers seem to really like it. Can't wait for more games from there!

[MyNameIsMURRAY]

Gary Cohen just said that the Mets told him Shea will be completely paved over by opening day! :clapping

This place looks incredible in HD. :nod:

[kingcohn]

Gary Cohen just said that the Mets told him Shea will be completely paved over by opening day! :clapping

This place looks incredible in HD. :nod:

I just said that:


By the way they just said on SNY that by opening day all of shea's rubble will be cleared and paved completely.

[CFmets09]

I just said that:

congrats? he obviously didn't see it

[Paul W]

I thought the same thing! Perfect height, perfect angle. Almost the exact spot as Shea.

close, but the camera location is furthur back by at least 30', which effects the "throw" and lense speed. the cam. position at shea was right behind the cf fence.
the cf cam framing could be tightened a little bit (see attach), moving up the info bar would'nt hurt either. i work in the tv biz and producers still keep the bar low (lots of space above) because of analog sets that have varying amounts of gaps between the raster edge and "title safe". when we're all digital aspect ratio don't be surprised to c game info (or adverts., yikes!) on either side instead of the top.

[jpr281]

Click to enlarge.

http://i43.tinypic.com/rm1ojr_th.png (http://i43.tinypic.com/rm1ojr.png)
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[Paul W]

The place looks smaller than it is on TV, especially the left/center field wall- that catch by Tatis made him look miniscule!


how 'bout the "gray monster"?

[efin98]

Watching on TV, my only gripe is the ad board behind the plate. Why isn't it centered on home plate?!

Doesn't look out of place, tilted, slanted, or odd to me...seems like it's an optical illusion due to the camera angle.

[efin98]

how 'bout the "gray monster"?

Nah...not going to have the same effect like "Teal Monster" or "Green Monster" have. Put a larger orange strip on the top and I might consider "Orange Monster" though

[efin98]

close, but the camera location is furthur back by at least 30', which effects the "throw" and lense speed. the cam. position at shea was right behind the cf fence.
the cf cam framing could be tightened a little bit (see attach), moving up the info bar would'nt hurt either. i work in the tv biz and producers still keep the bar low (lots of space above) because of analog sets that have varying amounts of gaps between the raster edge and "title safe". when we're all digital aspect ratio don't be surprised to c game info (or adverts., yikes!) on either side instead of the top.

Are all three networks using the same camera feed with their own graphics for the game?

[Paul W]

Watching on TV, my only gripe is the ad board behind the plate. Why isn't it centered on home plate?!

the backstop advertising boards are set-up (off-set) for maximum camera exposure, the off-set also makes the "clipping" easier for fox to video "insert" ads in that spot. video insertion is a combination of the traditional green screen chroma (green) keying and 1st down lines. when a player in in front of that green screen (it'll b the left side on @ citi) you will see a lot of "noise" around the player's outline.
btw - those ad's are almost twice as expensive as other display ad's of the same size in the building because of the tv exposure (national broadcast of highlights starting @ the plate). your eyeballs are for sale..
here's the co. that handles lot of this - http://www.sportvision.com/

[BMF]

I wonder what dishy's doing right now.:waving:waving:waving:nod:

[Paul W]

Are all three networks using the same camera feed with their own graphics for the game?

yep, may be more than one feed but insert your own gfx...

btw - i've heard that yes isn't thrilled with their cam locations in the nys...

[efin98]

yep, may be more than one feed but insert your own gfx...

I see, explains one lone guy out there...

Hope it's just NESN's feed having problems tonight, we are getting only audio here.

[MyNameIsMURRAY]

Ha ha, Gary, Keith and Ron are talking about what will happen if a fight breaks out on the field: both bullpens will just fight right there since they are already sitting right next to each other. Why wait to run onto the field where the umpires can break it up? :laugh

They said it's like penalty boxes in hockey. :laugh Of course that's the best when two players are verbally going at it while on penalty!

Kielty just got the first Met RBI at Citi! :clapping:clapping:clapping

[Paul W]

Nah...not going to have the same effect like "Teal Monster" or "Green Monster" have. Put a larger orange strip on the top and I might consider "Orange Monster" though

thought this fella' was the "orange monster"?

sorry, couldn't help myself...

[Paul W]

i see dead people, i mean shea! in the last promo...

[BMF]

the yankees have that same framing with the ad boards off center

[Paul W]

the yankees have that same framing with the ad boards off center

they all do...

[ReyesOfHope]

Hope it's just NESN's feed having problems tonight, we are getting only audio here.

Video feed is free on mlb.com including a higher definition option that holds up fairly well at full screen on a 20-inch, 1680 x 1050 monitor.

[MyNameIsMURRAY]

I am loving this revamped Mets bullpen! :clapping Green and Parnell look better than any Mets reliever last season sans Billy Wagner.

For any out-of-towners the new MLB.tv is waaaay better than last year. You can control it just like a DVR and they have picture-in-picture highlights! :clapping

I also agree SNY graphics are much improved.

[kingcohn]

These are the last few screenshots I'll flood the thread with, I'll post the rest on photobucket:


http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll300/KingCohn9/Citi%20Field%20Screenshots/


ILL KEEP UPDATING AND ADDING

[BigJ]

Runners are going to have to be careful on passed balls this year. Those things come back to the catcher quick.

[The Boss]

It looks like there's almost no room behind the rubber in the Mets bullpen. Is this an illusion? How will Ollie warm up for his starts?

[Paul W]

i hope he won't need a rubber room...

[Paul W]

nesn is ntsc standard def down converted from hd, sny is hi-def

[BMF]

gary just said the field IS heated and I believe it was that green streak that ran down from left field to first base that we were seeing in some shots.

[MetsFan24]

Is it just me or do the retired numbers look a bit odd. To me it looks like there will be additions to the right.. maybe an OD surprise??

[Paul W]

looks like a single-cell shower...

[jpr281]

Rain delay at citi.

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[Coach Bombay]

Sucks guys..

[efin98]

It's raining pretty hard and the Mets are up after the 5th inning- hope they can finish the game.

[Confused]

gary said that some of the foul poles will be lowered to better see the pepsi sign.

[BMF]

gary said that some of the foul poles will be lowered to better see the pepsi sign.

not the foul poles the flag poles... in the porch

[RoastedPeanut]

Haha nice beat me to it

Was it already brought up that the values for the dimensions were off..? I've been catching this on mlb.tv as well and I felt lost looking at this and didn't understand why for several moments..

[Citi_Field]

Did they take out the green turf by the apple?

[MetsFan24]

not the foul poles the flag poles... in the porch
it wouldve been smart to keep them the same height, just behind the pepsi sign

[Anubis2051]

http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66718&stc=1&d=1238802044

Anyone else think the numbers would look better centered on that wall? It just looks unbalanced the way it is now.

[BMF]

Did they take out the green turf by the apple?

I think they darkened it.

[efin98]

http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66718&stc=1&d=1238802044

Anyone else think the numbers would look better centered on that wall? It just looks unbalanced the way it is now.

Right between the two signs...or at least somewhere closer towards center field, that angle drop just to the left of them really takes away from them...

[aramism]

ok just came back.

left in disgust. hated my seats. didn't like the park much either. i suppose if you have field seats in the infield it is nice upgrade but then again any park you sit in the infield in the field it's a nice upgrade.


some major problems where my season tickets are (402 row 5 prom box)


20% of the field, notably most of right field past first base is totally blocked off. the LCD blocking is annoying. even if i stand i can't see the modells area which is the coolest part of the park.

there is no pitch speed and easily readable ball/strike count unless i turn my head a lot to look at the right field scoreboard in which case it is totally blocked by those poles and speakers and the flag.


i don't see where the concourse area has more room in anywhere but the field level. in the prom it's the same as mezz at shea. the concession stands have the same food, at a slightly lower price. no premium beers within close distance. you can't even see the diamond from the concourse area.

i don't care about all the latter stuff, my main beef is that my seats are terrible. it's a waste of $$$. i paid $2800 to be uncomfortable basically. even the ushers agreed that it is a crock when they say citi field offers superior sightlines. except for angled seats towards home infield there is no seat upgrade. even if i stand on my chair i can't see the foul line past first base or the modells thing. i feel like i am on a rooftop at wrigley from where i am. there is no intimacy in the stadium from where i sit. i walked aroudn a lot (got there at like 3:30) and it's definitely a cool park if you sit in the infield or on the field but prom box and up are pretty shafty seats unless you are in the infield. the outfield obstruction is retarded.

[Paul W]

if sny has their remote/rf setup, this would be a good time to roam around the place w/cam...

[ThoseBackPages]

Right between the two signs...or at least somewhere closer towards center field, that angle drop just to the left of them really takes away from them...

i think that over the course of how many ever years that CF is standing, they will just add one number to the right of all the others, heading towards center field

[Rob R]

ok just came back.

left in disgust. hated my seats. didn't like the park much either. i suppose if you have field seats in the infield it is nice upgrade but then again any park you sit in the infield in the field it's a nice upgrade.


some major problems where my season tickets are (402 row 5 prom box)


20% of the field, notably most of right field past first base is totally blocked off. the LCD blocking is annoying. even if i stand i can't see the modells area which is the coolest part of the park.

there is no pitch speed and easily readable ball/strike count unless i turn my head a lot to look at the right field scoreboard in which case it is totally blocked by those poles and speakers and the flag.


i don't see where the concourse area has more room in anywhere but the field level. in the prom it's the same as mezz at shea. the concession stands have the same food, at a slightly lower price. no premium beers within close distance. you can't even see the diamond from the concourse area.

i don't care about all the latter stuff, my main beef is that my seats are terrible. it's a waste of $$$. i paid $2800 to be uncomfortable basically. even the ushers agreed that it is a crock when they say citi field offers superior sightlines. except for angled seats towards home infield there is no seat upgrade. even if i stand on my chair i can't see the foul line past first base or the modells thing. i feel like i am on a rooftop at wrigley from where i am. there is no intimacy in the stadium from where i sit. i walked aroudn a lot (got there at like 3:30) and it's definitely a cool park if you sit in the infield or on the field but prom box and up are pretty shafty seats unless you are in the infield. the outfield obstruction is retarded.

Wow. Sorry to hear this, for you.

[Paul W]

remember, the minions of the evil empire are watching...

[efin98]

i think that over the course of how many ever years that CF is standing, they will just add one number to the right of all the others, heading towards center field

It still takes away aesthetically though...how hard would it be to simply move them slightly to the left each time?

[MyNameIsMURRAY]

I AM UNEQUIVOCALLY AND ENTIRELY IN LOVE WITH JULIE ALEXANDRIA!!!!!:faint:

We are not worthy! :bowdown:

In fact I think she is the prettiest part of City Field. :D

Edit: And now she is talking about handcuffs! I think my heart just exploded...

[Coach Bombay]

Is the weather in Queens really that much different than the Bronx? Yankees keep on playing.

[Paul W]

Is the weather in Queens really that much different than the Bronx? Yankees keep on playing.

shore can...take a look @ this - http://weather.wcbstv.com/auto/wcbstvV3/Region/Northeast/2xRadar.html?gimg=http://llnw.radar.cbslocal.com/anim/wcbs/radar9_anim.gif&gtitle=NY%20Tri-State%20Area

it's a big city!

[CFmets09]

Watching the yankee game, man am I glad we don't have to watch every ground ball or fly ball through a net.

[Greg B.]

I've been watching both games simultaneously, the Mets on MLB.TV and the Yankees on cable. I noticed something I found interesting. The Mets game was a totally new experience -- everything was different and interesting, what with the angles of the walls down the foul lines, the new look behind home plate and beyond the outfield fences, etc etc -- watching on television, absolutely everything is changed from previous years.

Watching the game from NYS, though, was really very much like watching games on TV in previous years. The shot from the centerfield camera looked almost identical. So did the other cameras when they were following plays in the field. The Yankees built a field that was almost identical to the old stadium, so watching on TV it doesn't look much different until they pull back and give you some shots of the seating areas and concourses.

Not saying one is better or worse than the others, but the TV experience was interesting.

[Rob R]

Watching the yankee game, man am I glad we don't have to watch every ground ball or fly ball through a net.
I agree. It sucks. And, as you can see in the NYS thread, I don't pretend it doesn't exist, like some do here.

But.............BUT, it can and will be remedied. I'm not sure that aramism's and other Mets fan's experience at Citi can.

[mdnash]

Maybe the numbers arent centered because the playoff banners will hang next to them

[CFmets09]

I agree. It sucks. And, as you can see in the NYS thread, I don't pretend it doesn't exist, like some do here.

But.............BUT, it can and will be remedied. I'm not sure that aramism's and other Mets fan's experience at Citi can.

Ok that's cool but please don't turn this into a citi vs. nys thing again, which is what you are doing.

[ReyesOfHope]

I am loving this revamped Mets bullpen! :clapping Green and Parnell look better than any Mets reliever last season sans Billy Wagner.

I believe the Mets bullpen was lights out in April/May 2008. We'll know by July, but I am not a Bobby Parnell fan. Despite an outstanding Spring ERA he allowed 20+ base runners in 13 innings and had a BB:K ratio of 1:1 = not good. Maybe he'll work out, but by July I think he'll be at AAA.

Just my opinion.

[ReyesOfHope]

The Yankees built a field that was almost identical to the old stadium, so watching on TV it doesn't look much different until they pull back and give you some shots of the seating areas and concourses.

Not saying one is better or worse than the others, but the TV experience was interesting.

The net is a problem for me.

[Rob R]

The net is a problem for me.

Me too. But it can be fixed.

[Spadanko]

I agree. It sucks. And, as you can see in the NYS thread, I don't pretend it doesn't exist, like some do here.

But.............BUT, it can and will be remedied. I'm not sure that aramism's and other Mets fan's experience at Citi can.


well reading aramism's other posts, I highly doubt he is a Mets fan. every one of his posts were bashing Citi Field.

[Rob R]

Ok that's cool but please don't turn this into a citi vs. nys thing again, which is what you are doing.
Point taken.

[BiggieSmalls]

Francesa seems to be under the impression that everything under the Modell's sign is in play, all the way up to the windows and wall behind it, with the black things simply being posts in the way of outfielders. Now, everyone has always thought there'd be a screen or glass put up, but it's impossible to tell if that's the case.

I go tthat imression too.. He cant see the chain link fence. What a dolt. Surprised Omar didnt correct him. Although Omar isnt the brightest bulb in the batch as well.

[CFmets09]

bump the game's back on guys!!

[Yankees2k6]

oops, wrong thread

[Paul W]

see what i mean? the small-minded minions can't just enjoy what they have, they have to try to stick it to someone... no surprise...

[Greg B.]

The Mets really need to sell one of the scoreboard ad spots to AT&T. Orange background, blue and white logo... made for each other.

[FromTheRedSeats]

I AM UNEQUIVOCALLY AND ENTIRELY IN LOVE WITH JULIE ALEXANDRIA!!!!!:faint:

We are not worthy! :bowdown:

In fact I think she is the prettiest part of City Field. :D

Edit: And now she is talking about handcuffs! I think my heart just exploded...

Probably wasn't your heart:laugh

[kingcohn]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll300/KingCohn9/Citi%20Field%20Screenshots/a.jpg?t=1238809614
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ALL OF MY Citi Field SCREENSHOTS WILL BE POSTED HERE:


http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll300/KingCohn9/Citi%20Field%20Screenshots/



ILL CONTINUOUSLY UPDATE AND ADD PICTURES!

[Rob R]

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[kingcohn]

Pictures found on flickr from tonight:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3409677961_df6d97eca7_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3410063729_4f2e639c8c_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3410580668_5937c0a02e_o.jpg

[NYMets523]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll300/KingCohn9/Citi%20Field%20Screenshots/a-1.jpg?t=1238809650
ALL OF MY Citi Field SCREENSHOTS WILL BE POSTED HERE:

ILL CONTINUOUSLY UPDATE AND ADD PICTURES!

Have they been showing the MPH?

[enysteez]

I'll post my pics later, but OMG I am so friggan impressed!

What a ballpark this is. I mean from all the pics here on BBF I knew it was beautiful and so unlike Shea but they are right when they say the pics really dont do it justice. This stadium is phenomenal!!! Ok Im sorry and Im done gushing. lol

My daughter is so happy she got her glove autographed by Nelson Figueroa (she wasnt even bummed that it wasnt David Wright and she loves Wright) and my baby got her pink Mets cap autographed by Pedro Feliciano. My wife and son loved it. Awesome night for us tonight.

[AdropOFvenom]

Have they been showing the MPH?

Yes, but the gun is badly off....they really need to dial it in.

[NYMets523]

I didn't see it in the last 2 innings (I was only listening to it in the background before).

[Confused]

Have they been showing the MPH?

it would show up where the count was after the pitch.

[Happyrecap]

Went to Citifield for the game tonight.

Some thoughts...

Felt VERY wierd to be parking my car IN Shea stadium

The stadium is absolutely beautiful. I did not know what to expect, but it was great.

It will take some time to feel like it is home, after going to Shea for 43 years. I hope Wilpons maintain the stadium to look the way it did tonight.

I walked all around, and checked the views from all seating areas, and they were good. I did not look for the obstucted seats, but overall nice

My season tickets are in 520 row 9, and it seems like they are similar to Mezz reserved.

I went to the Blue Smoke stand in the OF, and I got to telll you, the ribs were awesome. 10 bucks, and worth every penny.

A couple of issues I noticed-

The concourse on each level when crowded, seemed a little cramped,

I dont know whether it was just because it was the opening game, but as soon as the game got to the middle innings, every concession stand on each level, all had very long lines. Im hoping as the workers get more experienced, those lines will shrink.

To me, Citi Field is very similar to Citizens Bank Park, and Im hoping over time it will feel like home

[NeoExelor]

Can you get a desktop quality version of K-Rod pitching/celebrating?

[dpcv8]

Just got back home. Wow. Wow. Wow.

Sat 2nd row 411 in the promenade. No issues with the rail or the Plexiglas. Outside of the stairways in the 500s its much ado about nothing.

Asked the security supervisor outside Left Field gate about bringing in food and drink. He said it was all good as long as it was in a sealed plastic bottle. Soft coolers were ok too.

I cant wait till lil Baghdad is torn down outside the bullpen gate and we get a Mets version of Yawkee way out there.

wow.

So HAPPY this is our home park.

Oh, the press box is REALLY accessible to people walking around the 300 level. Guys were talking to Howie Rose before the game and yelling up at Keith and Ron. I wouldn't want to deal with that if I were them on a regular basis.

[reyes_7]

Jus returned home. The stadium is way better looking in person than in pictures and television. The view from the promenade was very mch like the Mezz at Shea and Citi was rocking tonight. Concourses was way crowded though and the bathrooms had big lines but I believe it will be resolved.

[Ralf]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/noblu/IMG_4281Stitch.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/noblu/IMG_4298Stitch.jpg

[SteveJRogers]

Jus returned home. The stadium is way better looking in person than in pictures and television. The view from the promenade was very mch like the Mezz at Shea and Citi was rocking tonight. Concourses was way crowded though and the bathrooms had big lines but I believe it will be resolved.

I wonder if it was just more people wanted to see and walk around the place rather than watching what is a meaningless exhibition game.

In other words, September, vs the Phillies, or even July, vs the Pirates, such issues won't be the norm.

At least until October!

[MyNameIsMURRAY]

Probably wasn't your heart:laugh

:rofl: I almost went there...

Paul W is sent you a PM.


Today was so amazing for me. I know I wont get to step into City until August so seeing it in HD and hearing Gary, Keith and Ron's commentary was amazing. I will just have to settle with the spectacular job SNY does with their telecasts. :reporter: It's no wonder their director has won so many Emmys, they did a great job displaying many of the quirky and unique aspects of City. :clapping

I can't believe Monday is opening day and we get to watch baseball and not talk about it! Hopefully Uconn will also win a championship that day as well (KNOCK ON WOOD! tap tap tap). :crossfingers:

[enysteez]

One funny or wierd thing I should mention. I had tix tongiht in Metro Box 111 row 21 seat 2-5. The row starts with seat 3. There is no 1-2 across from the aisle. The place were 1-2 would be is raised and there are no seast there. SO i bought and paid fro a seat we didnt use we sat in 3-6...thankfully it didnt become a problem cause no one came to sit in seat 6 but we had an usher call in a supervisor and we showed him the deal and they said if theres a problem we will move you down closer to field.

[SS Express]

Ha ha, Gary, Keith and Ron are talking about what will happen if a fight breaks out on the field: both bullpens will just fight right there since they are already sitting right next to each other. Why wait to run onto the field where the umpires can break it up? :laugh

They said it's like penalty boxes in hockey. :laugh Of course that's the best when two players are verbally going at it while on penalty!

Kielty just got the first Met RBI at Citi! :clapping:clapping:clapping

they have different walkways right? I believe the visitors use the door closer to RF? Can anyone confirm this?

[GuitarPunk2512]

i came home from work to see the last out of the game, citi looks amazing on tv, love the new SNY graphics. thank you rain delay...it allowed me to see the end. i think its great that both mets and yankees both won thier first games in the new stadiums. I cant wait until i can see a game there.

one thing, take that xerox ad off the BP fence, looks so out of place and retarded. they could have went over on the LF wall where the big gap is.

[Rob R]

I'll post my pics later, but OMG I am so friggan impressed!

What a ballpark this is. I mean from all the pics here on BBF I knew it was beautiful and so unlike Shea but they are right when they say the pics really dont do it justice. This stadium is phenomenal!!! Ok Im sorry and Im done gushing. lol

My daughter is so happy she got her glove autographed by Nelson Figueroa (she wasnt even bummed that it wasnt David Wright and she loves Wright) and my baby got her pink Mets cap autographed by Pedro Feliciano. My wife and son loved it. Awesome night for us tonight.

Great news, man! I'm happy for you. Citi does look great on TV. Shea who?

BTW, your lil one (I'm guessing that's her in your avatar) is adorable.

[JustinBerl]

Just got home, had a great time. I picked up Metro Box Platinum Tickets from the Mets a couple days ago, my brother and I sat two rows behind the photo box to the right side of the Mets Dugout.

My only issue was the insane lines to get food on pretty much every level, I spent about 20-25 mins on line at Blue Smoke to grab a Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fries and a Drink. While on line to get my food I was able to meet Dishy who was online a few people behind me

Also the field level concourse was insanely crowded, hopefully it mellows out once everyone gets used to the set up.

But other than that, the place was amazing and I can't wait to head back over tmrw and sunday

[atdy17]

Just got back home and all I can say is WOW!!!. Citi field is amazing. the field level seating is great. When I went to the UD I was amazed about how much better it was then Shea. i didn't that many pics because I was amazed how nice the staduim is. Also seeing K-Rod struck out the last batter was amazing. He is truly the savior of the Mets bullpen.

[atdy17]

My only complaint was that there was too many people on the field level concourse.

[Perseus71]

I just got back from Citi Field and I was very impressed. The pictures do not capture the feel, especially when the crowd is there. I had Field level section 126 with Acela Access - great view point. It's a combination of AT&T Park - Dodger Stadium - Camden Yards - Tiger Stadium - Ebbets Field and the Polo Grounds. The walkways on the main level are wide but get filled up very quickly and the beer lines were pretty bad. Really though the interior reminded me of AT&T and Camden...

I also found that being on the Field level does not allow you to other clubs in the stadium. For Acela, you need to make reservations, so try finding the number on the Mets website. We sneaked into Caesars and while it was ok, the only nice thing was the rotunda windows overlooking the remains of Shea. It also had that new hotel smell... Also, if you want to bypass security at the stadium you can take the elevators to different floors and they at least let you get to different sections.

As for the food... Shake Shack rocked! I'm still full from it.

I also checked out my weekday plan seats in section 424 and was really impressed. I was having second thoughts about left field porch but I think I will be happy there. Did you know the beers on the top level are bigger for the same price as the main level?

I'm glad the Mets finally have their own home.

[dpcv8]

Seems the "sign guy" is now in the front row of the Porch. Saw him while watching some of the game from the bridge.

[enysteez]

Great news, man! I'm happy for you. Citi does look great on TV. Shea who?

BTW, your lil one (I'm guessing that's her in your avatar) is adorable.

Thank you bro!

And it really is impressive up close and personal.

[JustinBerl]

My only complaint was that there was too many people on the field level concourse.

Yeah that was a big deal and also, they really didn't chase anyone out of seats after BP and Stretching. All they did was have a guy standing on the field saying if your seats aren't here you have to move but not a single person in the stands moving people away. There was a couple of really creepy dirty guys sitting in Row 1 in front of me and when people who's seats they were in came, they just moved down or to a different row in the same general area

[enysteez]

Oh yeah and the double shack burger was really good. My wife even said it was a good burger. But the shake was just ok. I mean it was good it didnt suck or anything but nothing to wright home about. Fries were a bit salty for the kids but thats cause we dont let them eat much salt. I think Im gonna try a pulled pork sandwich on opening day. Then its back to bringing sandwiches from home after that lol.

Thankfully we ate before the game started as we got there MAD early to walk around and take mad pictures. But once the game started the CF area was a MAD HOUSE!!! The lines for shake shack, blue smoke, the taqueria and box frites were ridiculous and were back to back because of th elayout so getting through there was a horror. The concourses are HUGE. Litterally even the funny looking one by the ebbets club that look ssmall form the pic angle is huge. BUT they got very crowded probably for 2 reasons. 1, the novelty of thenew park and people walking around way more than will be the case during the regular season as the novelty dies down. 2, the cash registers like people have already mentioned are way out into the concourses and in bad places. The bathrooms are big and nce but men are nasty creatues in general as usual and there was urine all over the place it was disappointing to see.

[atdy17]

Anyone have vid or pics of K-Rod strikeout. That was awesome.

[JustinBerl]

Oh yeah and the double shack burger was really good. My wife even said it was a good burger. But the shake was just ok. I mean it was good it didnt suck or anything but nothing to wright home about. Fries were a bit salty for the kids but thats cause we dont let them eat much salt. I think Im gonna try a pulled pork sandwich on opening day. Then its back to bringing sandwiches from home after that lol.

The pulled pork was great, but needs extra BBQ Sauce right away. It had some right from the stand but was a little too dry. I preceded to drench it with the sauce on the Toppings Stand since I'm a big BBQ sauce guy

[enysteez]

The pulled pork was great, but needs extra BBQ Sauce right away. It had some right from the stand but was a little too dry. I preceded to drench it with the sauce on the Toppings Stand since I'm a big BBQ sauce guy

Yeah Im a sauce guy too so Ill probably ask for xtra.

[atdy17]

Yeah Im a sauce guy too so Ill probably ask for xtra.

Chances are a lot of people like us are sauce guys. I just don't like extreme amounts of sauce.

[SteveJRogers]

So, no one knows where the hell they are putting the Mets HOF and WS trophies. I asked customer relations, and I don't think they know the Mets actually HAVE a HOF!

[aramism]

so basically i'm the only person who did not enjoy the citi field experience.

i thought the ergonomics of the placement of stuff was bad. the right field scoreboard is very annoying to watch from right field promenande box and reserved sections as the flags are totally in the way of most of the screen and the speakers on those flagpoles too.

the MPH is diplayed in the RF scoreboard so i have to turb my head like 90 degrees after every pitch to look at it as opposed to shea when it was at both ends of the seating areas and very convenient. hopefully they will address this and display the pitch info on the main LCD screens on the facade of the seating decks. i made a list of many little things which could be done better to enhance the actually game watching.

what i'm curious about he most is how "toolish" people are acting. yes there are better and upgraded amenities but aside from the physical seats themselves i still fail to see how it is a better place to watch a baseball game if all you are interested in it drinking beer and watching baseball game and not paying $18,000 for season tickets in the field.

citi field is a bit disorienting with all the distractions and harder to focus on the game. i totally see how people like it if you are into walking around the whole game and going shopping and going to a bar and going to a restaurant. but is that really what you want in a baseball stadium???

i'm curious to here the reactions of other people who sat in the promenade box. everyone around me was complaining how bad the seats were so i'm not sure where all these "there are no bad seats in the house" people are getting their facts from.

[kimthemetschick]

For Acela, you need to make reservations, so try finding the number on the Mets website.


Real nice that they tell you that ahead of time :rolleyes:. My seats for tomorrow are in 127, and assumed we could just go in and hang out.


I really believe the concourses are so crowded b/c everyone is just wandering around, curious, and want to try out the food for the sake of trying it. I am sure it'll die down.

[Oct251986]

Before I post my pictures from tonight I have not read through the 10+ pages since I left for the game tonight so if this has been said please forgive me.

On the FAN after the game Howie Rose was on with Steve Somers and mentioned baseball-fever!:clapping

[HappyGilmore]

Just got home. Great time. A few thoughts:

Food service all over the stadium basically ground to a halt by the third inning. Don't know if it was inexperienced personnel or some kind of equipment/supply/system failure, but they need to fix it quick.

Maybe I'm a shallow idiot, but I couldn't get over how big and clear the picture is on the scoreboard. To me, it made a big difference in the whole experience.

Jackie Robinson Rotunda: meh. No disprespect intended, but basically a big hallway.

Clubs seemed unready to handle the crowds.

The "iron triangle" really is an eyesore when you look out from the upper levels.

The Pepsi Porch, for better or worse, is pretty isolated.

The "Catch of the Day" seafood stand below the porch smelled really good. Not sure I'm ready for ballpark calamari, though.

Bathrooms were like palaces compared to Shea.

Looking forward to many fun memories there.

[enysteez]

so basically i'm the only person who did not enjoy the citi field experience.

i thought the ergonomics of the placement of stuff was bad. the right field scoreboard is very annoying to watch from right field promenande box and reserved sections as the flags are totally in the way of most of the screen and the speakers on those flagpoles too.

the MPH is diplayed in the RF scoreboard so i have to turb my head like 90 degrees after every pitch to look at it as opposed to shea when it was at both ends of the seating areas and very convenient. hopefully they will address this and display the pitch info on the main LCD screens on the facade of the seating decks. i made a list of many little things which could be done better to enhance the actually game watching.

what i'm curious about he most is how "toolish" people are acting. yes there are better and upgraded amenities but aside from the physical seats themselves i still fail to see how it is a better place to watch a baseball game if all you are interested in it drinking beer and watching baseball game and not paying $18,000 for season tickets in the field.

citi field is a bit disorienting with all the distractions and harder to focus on the game. i totally see how people like it if you are into walking around the whole game and going shopping and going to a bar and going to a restaurant. but is that really what you want in a baseball stadium???

i'm curious to here the reactions of other people who sat in the promenade box. everyone around me was complaining how bad the seats were so i'm not sure where all these "there are no bad seats in the house" people are getting their facts from.

Now I will be honest, I did not go up tot eh promenade at all today. I pretty much stood on the field level all day. I have tix in 524 row 6 for the 1st Sunday game in a couple of weeks and I'll report on the promenade at that time.

But when it comes to the field level. 1,000x better than Shea hands down. Period. End of story. he view, the seats, the aisles, the concourses, the food, the stadium itself the way it looks its just unreal. We are very blessed as Mets fans to call this place home for the next 50 years. The views are sick all around and there are so many gorgeous spots to stand and chill and watch the game with a great view. ANy complaints are minor and mostly operational which is to be expected this early in the stadiums life.

[Oct251986]

Here are the first 5

[HappyGilmore]

Also: over/under on a drunk idiot falling off the Porch onto the field - 8 games.

[Oct251986]

My second set

[kimthemetschick]

citi field is a bit disorienting with all the distractions and harder to focus on the game. i totally see how people like it if you are into walking around the whole game and going shopping and going to a bar and going to a restaurant. but is that really what you want in a baseball stadium???


This is what they (and YS, and all other new ballparks) are trying to create. It is 'family friendly', more like an amusement park, IMO. Any new away parks I've been to (only two so far), I've felt like that. More like a tourist attraction. The novelty will wear off, and it will start to feel like home eventually.

Sorry about your seats, BTW. Is this a full season package? I went last week, but didn't check mine out yet (was enjoying living large in Met box seats :D ). I'm going to go up to mine tomorrow, I hope I am not disappointed like you are.

[SS Express]

quick question. Someone told me Gary Cohen said on the broadcast that the two bullpens share a walkway. I think he is wrong. I am pretty sure the visitors enter the field from the walkway closer to right field. Anyone know?

[Oct251986]

Some more to look at

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

My second set

is the last pic inside the JRR?

[islandxtreme26]

Not even looking at the last 10+ pages I missed. Just got home. Met up again in the bullpen plaza though with the guys...here is our group shot in front of the old apple
I cannot remember every name right now but I know Gary, Dan, Seth, and Mandrake were there in the shot with me...over 500 pictures to come!!!! (not like there arent a TON from tonight!

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu124/chrisswann26/IMG_5036.jpg

[Oct251986]

Last batch. More will be on my facebook page.

[islandxtreme26]

is the last pic inside the JRR?
Yes----that sign is at the top of the escalators when you walk into the field level

[aramism]

Now I will be honest, I did not go up tot eh promenade at all today. I pretty much stood on the field level all day. I have tix in 524 row 6 for the 1st Sunday game in a couple of weeks and I'll report on the promenade at that time.

But when it comes to the field level. 1,000x better than Shea hands down. Period. End of story. he view, the seats, the aisles, the concourses, the food, the stadium itself the way it looks its just unreal. We are very blessed as Mets fans to call this place home for the next 50 years. The views are sick all around and there are so many gorgeous spots to stand and chill and watch the game with a great view. ANy complaints are minor and mostly operational which is to be expected this early in the stadiums life.

most people were complaining and calling their reps by me and even the ushers said they are surprised how whack the seats were. you don't feel like you are in a stadium from where i was. feels like a rooftop seat at wrigley. i dragged the ticket sales guy 6 sections and made him see my seats and he admitted to me there were some design oversights for the prom boxes. sorry but it's not very right. the field level (which i met up with some friends and sat at) is nice but like i said, there's more to a parks seating than the field level.


oh yeah the jackie robinson rotunda is overhyped. they make you believe it's the taj mahal in there but it as someone else said, it's just a hallway dedicated to a non met. as a matter of fact i was also upset at the lack of mets stuff throughout the ballpark. except for the lets go mets sign in CF you wouldn't really know you are in the mets home park.

[kimthemetschick]

Bathrooms were like palaces compared to Shea.



:clapping:clapping:clapping:clapping:clapping

[metsforever7515]

Not even looking at the last 10+ pages I missed. Just got home. Met up again in the bullpen plaza though with the guys...here is our group shot in front of the old apple
I cannot remember every name right now but I know Gary, Dan, Seth, and Mandrake were there in the shot with me...over 500 pictures to come!!!! (not like there arent a TON from tonight!

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu124/chrisswann26/IMG_5036.jpg

That's me right next to Dan in the Black Mets sweatshirt and the foward blue hat.

[metsforever7515]

I AM UNEQUIVOCALLY AND ENTIRELY IN LOVE WITH JULIE ALEXANDRIA!!!!!:faint:

We are not worthy! :bowdown:

In fact I think she is the prettiest part of City Field. :D

Edit: And now she is talking about handcuffs! I think my heart just exploded...

Hahahaha. :laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh

She is very nice. :D

[5ivese7enf15teen]

Also: over/under on a drunk idiot falling off the Porch onto the field - 8 games.

That would make for 8 deaths. :silent:

[aramism]

This is what they (and YS, and all other new ballparks) are trying to create. It is 'family friendly', more like an amusement park, IMO. Any new away parks I've been to (only two so far), I've felt like that. More like a tourist attraction. The novelty will wear off, and it will start to feel like home eventually.

Sorry about your seats, BTW. Is this a full season package? I went last week, but didn't check mine out yet (was enjoying living large in Met box seats :D ). I'm going to go up to mine tomorrow, I hope I am not disappointed like you are.



yes i have a full season package. i don't care either way about amenities. i just need a bathroom and a beer stand and a baseball field. i goto a lot of games a year, at least i did at shea the last 4 years i had full season tickets and all i care about is the game. i don't care where it is, if someone somewhere is having a catch, i wanna see it. don't matter if its a sandlot or old yankee stadium, i just like the game. the mets mean a lot to me and i love the competition. if all they had was beer in cold weather water in hot weather and a bathroom i would be happy with the "fan experience" i understand the economics of the game so if people have to treat a baseball game like an amusement park and it puts money into the organization then so be it but in such a modern era of architecture and whatnot it is a bit silly all the thought and hype put into the design and construction of this stadium they could have made better promenade seats and create a workaround with the LCD panels that block a big chunk of the field from the prom box.

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

Hahahaha. :laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh

She is very nice. :D


and now we have this new woman for beer money...was posted a few pages ago but she is not ugly thats for sure:D:waving

[islandxtreme26]

most people were complaining and calling their reps by me and even the ushers said they are surprised how whack the seats were. you don't feel like you are in a stadium from where i was. feels like a rooftop seat at wrigley. i dragged the ticket sales guy 6 sections and made him see my seats and he admitted to me there were some design oversights for the prom boxes. sorry but it's not very right. the field level (which i met up with some friends and sat at) is nice but like i said, there's more to a parks seating than the field level.


oh yeah the jackie robinson rotunda is overhyped. they make you believe it's the taj mahal in there but it as someone else said, it's just a hallway dedicated to a non met. as a matter of fact i was also upset at the lack of mets stuff throughout the ballpark. except for the lets go mets sign in CF you wouldn't really know you are in the mets home park.
Wow someone needs a hug. Especially from someone who has been a ghost on this thread. Who are you? To each their own with opinions indeed..I am not knocking you opinion AT ALL. But damn..I hear whole lot of whining already

[aramism]

i'd like to add when that little weasel jeff wilpon says on tv and on the citi field special and when kevin burkhardt is boasting in the middle of the game on SNY that every seat has perfect visibility i'd like to throw a brick at their heads. KB said in verbatim "i don't know how there can be one bad seat here, it's really a wonderful place"

[Dekabreak]

Wow someone needs a hug. Especially from someone who has been a ghost on this thread. Who are you? To each their own with opinions indeed..I am not knocking you opinion AT ALL. But damn..I hear whole lot of whining already

Might be IPO's cousin.

[aramism]

Wow someone needs a hug. Especially from someone who has been a ghost on this thread. Who are you? To each their own with opinions indeed..I am not knocking you opinion AT ALL. But damn..I hear whole lot of whining already

i peek in and out of threads, but last i checked you don't need "e-street cred" to post thoughts on here. maybe i'm not cool and have 731 posts like you so i can't express my opinion so i apologize for opening my mouth.

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

Might be IPO's cousin.

lmao:clapping:clapping sounds farmiliar doesnt it?

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

i peek in and out of threads, but last i checked you don't need "e-street cred" to post thoughts on here. maybe i'm not cool and have 731 posts like you so i can't express my opinion so i apologize for opening my mouth.

the problem is not expressing your opinion...most of us are like an emotional high right now and for the few that havent gotten there yet...like myself...you are giving us a bad perseption of the place before we even walk through the door

[aramism]

oh also wasn't there a whole outcry here a month ago or so about the obstructed view seats and people were writing to the post etc. etc...

so i was just saying i'm surprised i'm the only one. no doubt it's a nice place but it has some major flaws, once the honeymoon period ends with all the oohs and ahhs of the new place hopefully people will judge without emotion, probably including myself.

[410 FT]

Loved the new Field alot but.....
I'm not sitting in the promonade anymore,it's higher than I thought. row 15 section 509.
Seats up there not as wide as advertised(nice room in front)also
Line for food was insane BUT Food was unbelievibly good. $ Gigantic ribs for $10. I was full after three that big-why buy a hot dog?
A really great experience though.

After the rain delay I snuck down to 4 rows behind the Boston dugout. Bernie Madoff seats,now that's living. When I was leaving the parking lot I couldn't get it out of my head that I was parked where Swoboda made his catch. There's something wrong about that. Next time I'll park at "second base" where the Beatles played.
Great new place. Pictues can't describe all the interior hang-outs and railings that are ad hoc "standing rooms".

[Jim Vaz]

WOW! LOVE IT!!
http://www.baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66755&stc=1&d=1238816141

[nymdan]

So did you guys try any new food there today?

I had Blue Smoke--the pulled pork was good, but as I read in a few places, it could have used a bit more bbq sauce. I also had the corn and clam chowder from the fish place. It was good, but it wasn't really hot enough.

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

really werent they supposed to be like mezz. reserved height?

[aramism]

the problem is not expressing your opinion...most of us are like an emotional high right now and for the few that havent gotten there yet...like myself...you are giving us a bad perseption of the place before we even walk through the door

well i was there for like 4 hours and i'm giving my opinion like everyone else, not even opinion, but fact. 20% of the outfield is obstructed. is that not fact? for anyone getting seats, don't get seats in the prom box. at this point you are better off getting single game seats and checking them out beforehand there are weird angles in the ballpark to get seats, kinda like the fenway poles, you can't buy seats blind.

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

So did you guys try any new food there today?

I had Blue Smoke--the pulled pork was good, but as I read in a few places, it could have used a bit more bbq sauce. I also had the corn and clam chowder from the fish place. It was good, but it wasn't really hot enough.

dan...now you know that your first post on here after a game should NOT be about food, and it should be PICS :laugh:laugh was an absolutely great experience to be able to watch a met game on tv again that had SOME meaning and k-rod...is k-rod...nuff said

[aramism]

really werent they supposed to be like mezz. reserved height?

height not the problem, and the height is a bit higher than mezz. for the last few years i had seats in the mezz box infield and those were lower down and had an extremely even and open view of the field. the prom box did not feel closer at all either height wise or distance wise, if anything due to the slope of the level (not as sharp) it feels further away. i like the angle towards the field but the level isn't as sharp as mezz/UD at shea so you kind of feel very "reclined" it's hard to describe. if anyone else went from mezz box to prom box/club please comment, i'm curious as to what others thought.

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

well i was there for like 4 hours and i'm giving my opinion like everyone else, not even opinion, but fact. 20% of the outfield is obstructed. is that not fact? for anyone getting seats, don't get seats in the prom box. at this point you are better off getting single game seats and checking them out beforehand there are weird angles in the ballpark to get seats, kinda like the fenway poles, you can't buy seats blind.

yeah i understand what you are talking about with seats in the OF i had seats in the LAST section of the mezz...back rows...absolutely dreadfull... thats why i try and get infield seats b/c that way the entire field is in view and any obstruction is of behind HP

[Oct251986]

is the last pic inside the JRR?

Its right when you take the esclator or the steps up from the JRR.

[nymdan]

dan...now you know that your first post on here after a game should NOT be about food, and it should be PICS :laugh:laugh was an absolutely great experience to be able to watch a met game on tv again that had SOME meaning and k-rod...is k-rod...nuff said
I'm tired--didn't even load my pictures on my computer. I'll post everything tomorrow. I took a lot of shots, but nothing that hasn't been seen before at this point.

[met_dream]

I was there. I was amazed. Sorry I didn't get to see you guys. I have a bazillion pics. And I also ate too much. Citifield is delicious!

enjoy!! Most are undoctored but I'm happy the way most came out. What a night!

http://picasaweb.google.com/wcscargo/Mets_Boston_Citifield_Opener?pli=1&gsessionid=pbzu7sBYY8udnYq3BiDcKQ#

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

I'm tired--didn't even load my pictures on my computer. I'll post everything tomorrow. I took a lot of shots, but nothing that hasn't been seen before at this point.

yeah i could imagine...i was only joking though:waving i think that other then new ads and group photos there isnt anything we havent seen yet...great job guys and thanks for keeping us up to date with each week of construction of OUR new home away from home:clapping:clapping:clapping

[EM0909153]

height not the problem, and the height is a bit higher than mezz. for the last few years i had seats in the mezz box infield and those were lower down and had an extremely even and open view of the field. the prom box did not feel closer at all either height wise or distance wise, if anything due to the slope of the level (not as sharp) it feels further away. i like the angle towards the field but the level isn't as sharp as mezz/UD at shea so you kind of feel very "reclined" it's hard to describe. if anyone else went from mezz box to prom box/club please comment, i'm curious as to what others thought.

I went from Mezz Box to Prom Box, and I have no clue what you are talking about, seats are a tad bit higher (not too much) and are much much closer to the field. Much better then Shea and a whole lot cheaper.

[met_dream]

So did you guys try any new food there today?

I had Blue Smoke--the pulled pork was good, but as I read in a few places, it could have used a bit more bbq sauce. I also had the corn and clam chowder from the fish place. It was good, but it wasn't really hot enough.
I had a mama's special AND a pulled pork sandwich, which was mild but a little sauce would have made it perfect. Amazing ballpark food. I wanted a lobster roll so bad but that line was too long.

I'm really gonna enjoy eating at this place.

[met_dream]

I went from Mezz Box to Prom Box, and I have no clue what you are talking about, seats are a tad bit higher (not too much) and are much much closer to the field. Much better then Shea and a whole lot cheaper.

I have no idea what he's ranting about. I took was in every section of the prom box seats tonight during rain delay and they are great. He must be nitpicking because he can't see a fraction of an inch of the corner of the outfield somewhere.

I'll take his tickets at face value if he is really that miserable.

[johnql]

Here's the link to my full album for anyone who wants to check out all my shots:

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/

I will post the highlights directly on BBF.

I thoroughly enjoyed the game tonight despite the rain delay. However, in the spirit of full disclosure, it was hard not to enjoy tonight because I had the pleasure of taking in the game in one of the Party Suites. One of our great BBF colleagues, Reyes07HOF, booked the suite a while back and I was able to get in on the deal. We were in Suite 201 ('86 Mets Suite) and it was great - beer, wine, soda, burgers, dogs, chicken tenders, fruit salad, fries, cookies. It was great. I also had the pleasure of meeting (again) foulpole, who was also in the suite.

Pics to follow.

[aramism]

I have no idea what he's ranting about. I took was in every section of the prom box seats tonight during rain delay and they are great. He must be nitpicking because he can't see a fraction of an inch of the corner of the outfield somewhere.

I'll take his tickets at face value if he is really that miserable.

........deal!

[johnql]

Banners on the first base side
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5703.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5704.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5705.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5706.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5707.jpg

[Bpt'sbiggestmetsfan1116]

I was there. I was amazed. Sorry I didn't get to see you guys. I have a bazillion pics. And I also ate too much. Citifield is delicious!

enjoy!! Most are undoctored but I'm happy the way most came out. What a night!

http://picasaweb.google.com/wcscargo/Mets_Boston_Citifield_Opener?pli=1&gsessionid=pbzu7sBYY8udnYq3BiDcKQ#

wow just went through each one and they are GEMS

[johnql]

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5708.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5709.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5710.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5711.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5712.jpg

[Happyrecap]

So did you guys try any new food there today?

I had Blue Smoke--the pulled pork was good, but as I read in a few places, it could have used a bit more bbq sauce. I also had the corn and clam chowder from the fish place. It was good, but it wasn't really hot enough.

The ribs from Blue Smoke were awesome. The 5 large and I mean LARGE ribs for 10 bucks.

[yankies4life]

Banners on the first base side
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5703.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5704.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5705.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5706.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5707.jpg

hahaha seems like a mini version of the yankees banners in the great hall, its a nice touch though

[johnql]

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5713.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5714.jpg

After Linda and I entered thru the First Base VIP entrance, we took the elevator up to the 4th floor (Suites level). We walked right into the Delta Sky360 Club, even though I don't believe our tickets allowed it. Nobody questioned us or asked to see our tickets, so we just walked around like we belonged. They were serving complimentary champagne (I had two glasses, thank you very much).
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5718.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/CF%20Red%20Sox%204-3-09/IMG_5719.jpg

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