en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/485059 Comments by Xavier22 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19502122 well, they had to auction off those seats because not enough people bought them. I don't know how successful the auction was. Bottom line is they overpriced those seats, expecting them to be bought by corporations for entertainment purposes, without taking into account current economic realties. They learned a valuable lesson in the elasticity of demand. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:52:51 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19502122 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19488316 There is as much Mets stuff in CitiField as there was at Shea. People are just upset over the all the focus on the Robinson Rotunda. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:45:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19488316 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19488238 From a payback perspective, I think it's great those seats are unused. Lower the prices to something more affordable to the working man and maybe they'll get some people in 'em. Greedy bastards! Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:43:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19488238 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19488143 There's a statue of Willie Mays in front of AT&T park. And I'm pretty sure there's one of Hank Aaron in Atlanta. Tom Seaver is a bona fide HOFer and if there was any dirt on him, it would have come out by now. I see no problem in putting up a statue of him in front of CitiField while he's still around to appreciate it. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:40:54 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19488143 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/poll-biggest-worry/#IDComment19487894 Or even just one out. the one bright spot is that the Mets have been hitting the ball; unforunately, they just haven't been hitting it to where they ain't. Other than Wright, no one is really striking out with RISP. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:35:22 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/poll-biggest-worry/#IDComment19487894 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19440629 In fairness, those posters still exist - and this time they're on the outside of the stadium (as you approach the LF entrance). However, I do agree with both you and gameball - the problem with CitiField is that the Wilpons went over-the-top with their adulation of Jackie Robinson while not doing much of anything to honor the current National League team of NY which they happen to own. When I was watching the game on Sunday, I saw they even have a giant 42 somewher around the rotunda. Why not a giant 41 or 31 as well? Heck why not a giant 14 at least? Gil Hodges was a Dodger too after all. As some other poster commented, putting up a statue of Tom Seaver in front of the rotunda - or at least near some prominent entrance would have been a nice balance. The good news is it's not too late for the Wilpons to redress this issue. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:47:38 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19440629 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19440255 A statue of Seaver would be a great idea...along with a statue of Piazza eventually (once he gets into the HOF). Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:38:55 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19440255 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19440111 It's a joy to watch Johan pitch. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:36:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19440111 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19439688 sorry - "their" not "they're" Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:28:06 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19439688 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19439583 I think they're concern was that other, lesser pitchers (i.e., Joe Blough from the local beer league) might follow suit and put his signature next to Doc's. Then before you know it, you have a whole wall of graffitti in the Ebbet's Club. I like Matt's idea of having a wall or something where bona fide Mets players could put their signatures. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:26:52 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/20/note-mets-to-erase-docs-signature/#IDComment19439583 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19111823 Fine - saves. So suppose the Mets lost 15 of those 29 blown saves outright. And suppose having a better bullpen would have converted just 5 of those 15 losses into wins. Neither of those are unreasonable assumptions and would produce an end result of the Mets winning the NL East pennant in '08. Do the Mets need a solid bat at the bottom of the batting order? Absolutely. But they are pretty solid in slots 1-6 and they have money to spend if necessary. I have no doubt many of our concerns will have dissapated in a month. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:15:17 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19111823 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19109564 I am not blaming the WBC, I'm merely stating a fact. When 16 of your guys are not in ST for a couple of weeks - including the heart of the batting order - it affects the dynamic of the lineup. And you presume wrong, I love the WBC and think it's great for baseball in the 21st century. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:33:29 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19109564 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19109295 The bullpen blew 29 games last season. The offense, regardles of how it came and in which inning, was not the problem. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:29:07 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19109295 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19105537 You mean the same offense that was tied with the Phillies for most runs scored in the NL last season? The offense wasn't the problem the last 2 seasons, it was the pitching. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:40:11 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19105537 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19103615 The offense isn't clicking because the Mets had 16 players in the WBC and lost valuable time in ST as a result. Now, unfortunately, they have to get in sync during the regular season. But I am optimistic that they will be back in sync by the end of April. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:02:25 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/note-close-but-inconsistent-offense/#IDComment19103615 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/16/read-players-are-adjusting-to-citi-field/#IDComment18875632 I agree - as Tom Seaver said on Monday night, CitiField is not a stadium, it's a ballpark. Athletes come there to play baseball and nothing else. I love the open spaces of CitiField. You can walk around the corridors on your way to the restroom or food courts and still see much of the game. It reminds me a lot of AT&T park in San Francisco. As for not reminding them about the Mets, what about Shea Stadium ever reminded anybody about the Mets? The large posters of the Mets players? CitiField has that. The retired numbers on the LF wall? Ditto CitiField. The only thing that seems to be missing are the various pennants - or perhaps I just haven't found them yet. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:41:35 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/16/read-players-are-adjusting-to-citi-field/#IDComment18875632 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/15/news-pelfrey-has-tendonitis/#IDComment18780284 Funny, I was reading reports earlier how Manny Acta was impressed with Milledge's improved defensive skills. I guess they came at the cost of his bat. Talk about a kid who can't get out of his own way. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:18:01 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/15/news-pelfrey-has-tendonitis/#IDComment18780284 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/post-game-padres-6-mets-5/#IDComment18720151 Unfortunately, the Mets seem to attract a certain breed of fan that revels in losing. I suspect that once the Mets turn things around - and I have no doubt that they will - we will be hearing less and less from fans like Shawny 22. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:17:06 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/post-game-padres-6-mets-5/#IDComment18720151 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/11/post-game-mets-8-marlins-4/#IDComment18612011 Watching Livan pitch you can definitely tell he is related to El Duque. That curve of his is his version of El Duque's patented epheus pitch. He looks like he'll be a great 5th starter and a nice placeholder until Niese is ready. Kudos to Omar for the get. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:21:49 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/11/post-game-mets-8-marlins-4/#IDComment18612011 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/11/news-the-marlon-anderson-era-is-over/#IDComment18558782 Plus Castillo is owed far more than Marlon. I hope fans give Luis a chance when he plays at Citi. I remember in 2006 when Jose Valentin was off to a slow start and he got booed a lot at Shea. Then he turned it around and everybody loved him. But as Luis was booed during the exhibition games with the Red Sox, I suspect he will be presumed guilty until proven innocent by most of the fans. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:01:14 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/11/news-the-marlon-anderson-era-is-over/#IDComment18558782