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Why are Mets getting Cheap, when the seats are getting more expensive?
Why are Mets getting Cheap, when the seats are getting more expensive?
This year the Mets will be opening up their new ballpark, Citi/Taxpayer field. The Mets have released some of their Ticket Plans which I have posted for your viewing pleasure. The problem I have with the plans like many, are that they are so God Dam expensive and the seating available with the ...
Sports of The Times: Giving the Mets’ New Ballpark a Bad Name
Sports of The Times: Giving the Mets’ New Ballpark a Bad Name
nytimes.com — As Citigroup grovels for a bailout from public funds, the Mets insist the name of their new ballpark, Citi Field, will not change. > (more) Sports of The Times: Giving the Mets’ New Ballpark a Bad ...
 Bob Klapisch: Pedro Martinez deal a bust
Bob Klapisch: Pedro Martinez deal a bust
sports.espn.go.com — It was four years ago that Pedro Martinez was lured to New York by the Mets, a $53 million check stuffed in his pocket. Pedro wasn't just a free-agent prize; to the Mets he was The One. Now, 32 wins and no world championships later, it's fair to ... (more) Bob Klapisch: Pedro Martinez deal a bust
MLB INSIDER: Mets trying to catch up?
newsday.com — Earlier this offseason, the Mets asked the Rangers about catcher Gerald Laird, just as they did last year, a person familiar with the situation said. (more) MLB INSIDER: Mets trying to catch up?
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