2/27/12

Here are the things you need to be able to do to be a Washington Nationals ballgirl

via MLB Team Jobs:
Baseball Knowledge:Fielding foul balls and getting out of the way of fair ones, it is important to know the difference between the two. Also knowing when to retrieve the pitchers’ jackets from the bullpen to run to the dugout. 
Fan Interaction:Interacting, motivating and energizing Nats’ fans at all designated Nationals home games through the giving of foul balls to kids and Nats fans. 
Gameday Setup and Breakdown:Arriving on time and making sure uniform is clean and neat, stool is clean and in working order and helmet is clean. 
Other:Assisting with other on-field activities as needed (Presidents Race, t-shirt toss, etc.).
Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities 
Required: (critical to successful job performance)Prior experience in softball a plus.
Must be reliable, able to arrive at Nationals Park at least 60 minutes prior to gametimes, punctual, courteous, and have good listening and multi-tasking skills.
Ball Girls must display professionalism whenever they are wearing their uniform, as they are brand ambassadors for the entire Washington Nationals organization.
Strong ability to work well with co-workers and supervisors in a team environment and professional manner.
Must have the physical ability to perform athletic activities in all weather conditions, including running around the warning track.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50lbs.
Must be available to work during all Nationals home games, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

2/26/12

Gary Carter patch

This is the patch the Mets will wear in honor of Gary Carter in the 2012 season.

It's perfect.

2/16/12

Gary Carter, 57, always #8

Gary "The Kid" Carter did a lot during his baseball days. It is truly a blow to the baseball community to lose him so young to something so horrible. He was 57.

Here is, maybe, his crowning moment, a Newsday commercial from 1986...

2/14/12

WFAN hires Josh Lewin to replace Wayne Hagin

WFAN and the Mets have confirmed that Josh Lewin will join Howie Rose in the radio-broadcast booth, replacing Wayne Hagin.

ESPN's Adam Rubin tweeted before that the Mets confirmed the hire, which confused me. I figured it would be WFAN's call, through-and-through. After a few tweets about it, the Immortal Chris Majkowski, chimed in from the Mets WFAN Twitter account.

2/6/12

To all my fellow Giants fans...

And maybe, just maybe, one day the Mets could do something like this...