Showing posts with label mets apple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mets apple. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Shea Home Run Apple Pictures

Thanks to the soon-to-be Mrs. CyclonesFan for spotting the Shea Apple as we were driving past Corporate Field on Sunday.

The Apple is placed just inside the 126th Street entrance, located by the right field bull pen area.

Honestly, the way it looked from the street it makes it seem that they just tucked the Apple into a corner, keeping it away from most people. Keep the reminders of Shea far away from the main areas.

I guess I should be happy that at least they kept it.

You are invited to view Mets's photo album: Shea Apple on Feb 15
Shea Apple on Feb 15
Feb 15, 2009
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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The New Apple

I'm torn about this entry - every blog in the blogosphere has already covered it, but I complained enough about the Mets apple that I'd feel weird ignoring it.  Hit Mets Blog where there's a video of the new gigantic apple (I still prefer the old rickety one).

www.metspolice.com

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

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The Death of Black? (And the Apple Lives!)

I'm hopeful that the black (uniforms) might be gone.
Metsblog.com just posted some fresh pics of CitiField here: http://www.metsblog.com/2008/12/02/pictures-from-citi-field-tour/
I'm fascinated by the 6th one down from the top.  A row of seats with a Mets logo.  I don't see any black on the logo.  My fellow Mets Policemen are telling me to calm down and that it means nothing.  
I assume the Mets want these seats to last a while (after all there is a $25 service charge to rent one for 15 games) - if they were into the black wouldn't they have used the logo with the black shading as opposed to this traditional logo?
Maybe my eyes are just bad.  Maybe I'm just wishful.   I hope blue & orange are back for good.

In other great news the Daily News says:   Oh, by the way, the old apple WILL be inside Citi Field. It will be on display on the concourse in the outfield. A new apple will pop up just beyond the center-field wall after homers. Also, the bullpens are on two levels in center field, similar to Philly, with the visitors’ bullpen closer to the fans.



I accidentally deleted a comment when I added the Apple information.

osh41 has left a new comment on your post "The Death of Black?":

it's a tease, still annoyed with them for getting rid of the little 'ny' - one less black thing is a victory nonetheless 

Sunday, September 14, 2008

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Yay The Apple Is Coming!

Looks like The Mets have accepted the Mets Police compromise of bringing The Apple to Citi Field.

The Post reports that even though there will be a new apple, the old one will have a place at the new park.

See Mets, we can meet each other half way on things. Now how about wearing the black only on Sunday?

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

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New Apple. Would The Mets Reconsider?

Citi Field will have a new apple next year.   That's disappointing.  

The Apple crowd breaks down like this:

a)  people who want the existing Apple.
b)  people who want the Apple to say Brooklyn Dodgers (well one guy named Fred)
c)  people who don't care at all.
d)  people that have no idea what we're talking about.

What doesn't exist is a contingent of folks who want a new Apple.

I'm sure the new Apple will be all shiny and pretty  and may even have a corporate logo on it.   That misses the point.

We want THIS Apple.  The one that was there in the 80's and is there today.  The only recognizable thing from Shea Stadium to bring over.

Yes I know it barely works and it's made of plywood.   That's the point.  It's ours.  The Mets.  The working class team. 

When you move houses you bring all kinds of crap from the old place.  The lawn mower that barely works but maybe you'll fix it someday - you bring it and it sits in the shed.

Bring the Apple. 

The rest of the stadium can be shiny and new.   Stick the old Apple in the corner.  Heck, have two apples.  Put the Apple in Non-ument Park.  We can visit it before the game.

Mets, can you reconsider this one?

Friday, May 30, 2008

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Random Stuff That Adds Up To A Post


I don't know what to make of this Seaver Jersey. It's odd. It's something A-Rod would do. However it's better than the dopey black uniforms. I'd actually them rather this on a Sunday than the dopey black unis or something with Los in it. (Do they wear "The Mets" - no they don't. So why be "Los Mets." But I digress.)

This guy below (not me) doesn't like Mets radiocasts. I disagree with him and I like Howie and Wayne. Howie needs to be even more honest about the b.s. attendance figures....and the dude is right about the annoying F-A-N thing every half inning. I'll listen to the oppositions radiocasts just to avoid it. It got old 15 years ago.


Gary Carter Apologized again:

Since it's long and boring here's an excerpt:

“I have been inundated with requests for interviews regarding my comments about the New
“I want to publicly apologize to Willie Randolph, and the Mets, for my radio comments. Throughout my career, and in many cases to my detriment, I have been open and honest with the media and at times discretion may have been a better choice. I continue to be an avid fan of Willie and the Mets, and have confidence that this team will be successful.
“Thank you to all my fans who understand my tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve and let my enthusiasm get the best of me at times. I am honored by your support.”

Actually I don't know if a single person who supports him right now. More people support Willie.

The Apple. Why do the Wilpon's fight this one? There is not a single person who wants a new apple. People either want the original apple, or don't care about apples at all. Why upset the fanbase? Stick the dopey wooden apple in the outfield and shut us up.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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The Apple isn't coming to Citi Field

More Apple distraction. They are getting us mentally ready for a new Apple. We want this Apple. Note the wag-the-dog in this article from mlb.com. Like the Apple is going to dissolve if someone sticks it on a flat-bed truck. Can someone come up with a picture of the Apple being used at Ebbett's field? Maybe that will work. Also interesting is that's it's OK if someone buries a Yankees jersey.

NEW YORK -- Citi Field may have a something-less-than-new component.


The Mets' new home next season may have a piece of their current home -- the Apple. No matter what, a home run apple will be installed just beyond the outfield wall -- as it is at Shea Stadium -- but this one will be left of center. And according to Mets COO Jeff Wilpon, it hasn't yet been determined whether the old one can handle the move or whether a replacement will be necessary.


Ah, apple turnover.


Wilpon said the Mets haven't guarded against some unscrupulous soul placing a piece of opponents' paraphernalia at Citi Field as someone supposedly did with the new Yankee Stadium.


The Yankees, knowing precisely where to dig, removed a David Ortiz T-shirt from under a block of cement at their construction site in April.


"And as soon as they did, what happened?" Wilpon said. "Ortiz started hitting, right? He'd been in a slump, and then boom, as soon as they dug it up.


"We'll just let it stay there."

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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Citi Field Video Tour

I should be excited. I'm not. You watch the video and you tell me.

From Newsday:

In straightaway centerfield, there is a circular opening directly behind the wall. When Wilpon was asked what that was for, he gladly said, "The apple!"

Wilpon did not know whether the existing apple from Shea Stadium will make the move, or whether they will use a new apple.