1/31/13

Google honors Jackie Robinson on his birthday

Very cool Google Doodle today...
And if you haven't seen it, here's the trailer for 42, the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic. Note Ebbets Field. It's amazing how similarly they designed Citi Field. It's pretty much the same thing.

1/25/13

Jay Horwitz is on Twitter (but he has been for a long time)

The Mets Twitter-sphere is abuzz with news that Mets VP of Public Relations has joined Twitter. But, it looks like this isn't news. He's been on Twitter for over two years, just in a fairly quiet account.

But there's good reason to follow him now, not only for his eventual tweets, but also for this:

1/22/13

My 2013 Mets-olutions

I joined a gym. I go four times a week. I'm actually starting to like it. But what about the stuff that really matters? You know, the Mets.

Here are my 2013 Mets resolutions, or Mets-olutions, if you will.
  1. Attend 25 percent of Mets home games
  2. Go to some aspect of the All-Star Game (be it Futures Game, Fan Fest, Home Run Derby or game)
  3. Get a foul and/or home run ball
  4. Wear my Keith Hernandez replica jersey to half the games I attend
  5. Do not get ketchup, sausage-and-pepper juice or anything else on said Keith Hernandez jersey
  6. Visit the press box
  7. Watch a game from the press box
  8. Interview a player
  9. High-five Mr. Met
  10. Watch an entire game from the Pepsi Porch
  11. Sit in the cushioned seats
  12. Watch a game from a luxury box
  13. Tailgate before a game
  14. Watch a game from the MoZone
  15. Have a winning record at games I attend
What else should I add? Do you have any Mets-olutions?

Gotta love Johan

In regards to his B.A.T. award he will be receiving tonight...
“I was deeply honored to receive such a prestigious award from B.A.T.  B.A.T is a cause I’ve long supported since being in the majors and one I will continue to support. Unfortunately, however, I will not be able to attend Tuesday’s dinner because I’m still in Venezuela trying to complete the paperwork for the construction of the baseball and soccer stadium in my hometown of Tovar. Again, my apologies on not being there and my congratulations to all the honorees.” – Johan Santana
Good Guy Johan.