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Friday, September 30, 2016

2016 POSTSEASON HOSPITALITY AREAS ON SALE NOW

Didn't realize they did this ......





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2016 POSTSEASON HOSPITALITY AREAS ON SALE NOW
Whether entertaining for personal or business use, the Mets have group hospitality areas available during the 2016 Postseason. If you are looking to bring out a group of 10 or more of your family, friends or clients for an incredible playoff experience, the Mets can help you secure some of our most exclusive seating areas in the ballpark.

Most Postseason areas require a group commitment for the 2017 season. These premium areas will not last long. Please call 718-507-TIXX to discuss hospitality areas for the potential National League Wild Card and Division Series games. Group hospitality areas are also available for a potential Tie-breaker game at Citi Field.

We look forward to hosting your group at Citi Field for some exciting October baseball!

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Mets:Game Used Grab Bag


I got this sliver of Lucas Duda's bat. I first thought it said sliver of his back.




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Mets: Rosin Bag




Right after I made fun of rosin bags, I won one in the game used grab bag.




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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Mets: Hybrid Sans Blue

No blue around the any which doesn't make it look purple.


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Mets: Game Used Juan Samuel Jersey

One of the worst Mets trades....


I'll pass on this one...





This is a # 7 Juan Samuel 1989 New York Mets game used road jersey. It's a Rawlings size 40 shows good use and is in excellent condition.  Great looking vintage jersey of 3 time all star ! L.O.A from us Ball Park Heroes ! ( unless item comes with a team LOA or COA which will be mentioned in description). 

Mets: Game Used Signed Granderson Cleats





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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Does This Post Prove That These Tweets Suck?

Yes. Yes it does.




- What are you talking about? Of course it did!! One good game negates all the bad games he's had. Just like one bad at bat negates all the good a player has done(Beltran).




Yep it was last night and last night only that proved that!!!

Does your twitter account prove you are a #hack?

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Foul Ball Hits a Kid- Mets React


This was a cool thing the Mets did after a young kid took a foul ball off the arm during a Jay Bruce at bat. The Mets got the ball back from the crowd, signed it gave the kid back the ball and also a bat.

I don't have the time to find the video to embed it so here is the link.

Watch it here.
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Mets: Countdown




You guys nervous? Mets got this in the bag? You guys worried about a repeat of a collapse from 2008? Are you putting in for a day off for the wild card game already?

Big stretch here but I expect the Mets are in the wild card game. My expert analysis is (just insert whatever " hot takes" the sports writers and "blog experts" and twitter experts are writing right now thinking that they are original).

I really can't wait to see October baseball again. I am probably going to watch the Mets play the Phillies down in Philly on Saturday. Who else is going?

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

STEVEN MATZ MEDICAL UPDATE

I was watching him toss in the outfield the other day with the other pitchers. You heard the leather of the gloves snap when all the other pitchers were letting loose. When Matz tossed the ball it the glove sounded like it caught something I threw... Yep. Didn't see this coming.


STEVEN MATZ MEDICAL UPDATE

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 27, 2016 – The New York Mets today announced that lefthanded pitcher Steven Matz will not pitch the rest of the 2016 season or postseason due to a sore left shoulder. The shoulder will not require surgery. However, Matz will undergo surgery next week at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York to remove bone spurs in his left elbow.

Matz is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2017.


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Yu Darvish’s brother convicted of betting millions on MLB games

This could be interesting.....

From the NY Daily News

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Tuesday convicted the brother of Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish of gambling on baseball games, handing him a suspended prison sentence.

Read the whole story here


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METS ANNOUNCE POTENTIAL 2016 TIE-BREAKER GAME TICKETS ON SALE




METS ANNOUNCE
POTENTIAL 2016 TIE-BREAKER GAME TICKETS ON SALE

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 27, 2016 – The New York Mets announced today that tickets to a potential 2016 National League tie-breaker game will go on sale this Thursday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. at mets.com/tickets. Information regarding an exclusive presale for Mets season ticket holders will be communicated via email to Mets Season/Plan Holders shortly.

Should the Mets finish tied with a team for the 2nd Wild Card spot or there is a 3-way tie, tie-breaker game(s) will be played for the right to advance to the Wild Card round. All game sites, dates and times are subject to MLB tie-breaker rules and scheduling. Potential tie-breaker game(s) at Citi Field would be played either Monday, October 3 or Tuesday, October 4 (time TBD).


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Jose Fernandez Signed Baseballs Washing Up


ESPN.com is reporting how someone found a black bag with Jose Fernandez signed baseballs washed up on a beach near the accident.

Read about it here

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Monday, September 26, 2016

Marlins to Wear 16 Tonight





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JOHN FRANCO AT EMPIRE CITY CASINO’S DAN ROONEY’S SPORTS BAR FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 30




- FORMER METS STAR JOHN FRANCO AT EMPIRE CITY CASINO’S DAN ROONEY’S SPORTS BAR FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 30
Lefty Reliever to Meet and Greet Fans, Watch Mets vs. Phillies from 7-9:00 PM

Yonkers, NY — Former Mets hurler John Franco, one of baseball’s all-time great relief pitchers, will meet and greet fans at Dan Rooney’s Sports Bar at Empire City Casino on Friday night, September 30, when the Mets play the Phillies in what is expected to be a pivotal game in the National League wild card race.

The Brooklyn native, who ranks fifth on the all-time saves list with 424 and is first among lefties, will be on hand from 7:00 to 9:00 PM to pose for pictures and sign autographs for the first 100 fans, and then watch the game and talk baseball with Mets zealots.

Food and drink specials will be on the menu, and fans will have a perfect view of the game on Dan Rooney’s large-screen TVs.

More about John Franco: During a 21-year major league career with the Mets, Reds and Astros, Franco appeared in 1,119 games in his career to rank third all-time, and first in National League history. He played college baseball at St. John’s University before being drafted by the LA Dodgers in 1981. He was traded to the Reds in 1983 and was called up to the big leagues the following year. The four-time All Star and three-time NL saves leader, Franco was honored with the National League Relief Man award twice. He became the third Mets captain in history, from 2001-2004, and was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 2012.

About Dan Rooney’s: Inspired by the original Dan Rooney’s Cafe & Bar built and operated in the early 1900s in Pittsburgh by the family of Tim Rooney, the president and CEO of Empire City Casino, the new Dan Rooney’s Sports Bar is warm, inviting and casual, featuring a Steelers theme, 40 large screen TVs to view the big games at every angle, dual flame rotisseries, private “snugs” for intimate seating, and two fireplaces.

About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway: Empire City Casino is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast. Featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and International simulcasting, live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, New York’s hottest DJ’s, and more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria; Dan Rooney’s, a high-energy sports bar; Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge with retro bowling lanes; and convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil’ Cocina. Visit Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 6:00 am. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information.

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Mets: Last Game of the Season Autographs

The future Mrs. is the total opposite of me. Way more outgoing and friendly then I am. People love talking to her and she always seems to be able to get some great autos from the players.










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Sunday, September 25, 2016

Familia Signed Ball



Got hooked up with this earlier today...




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Cespedes Hangs Fernandez Jersey In Mets Dugout


It sucks that Jose Fernandez passed away from that boating accident. It sucks. Sucks. Sucks.




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Mets: Pitcher Warm Ups
















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Mets Game Used: Matt Reynolds


Grabbed this yesterday.












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Saturday, September 24, 2016

O'Neill's of Maspeth "NY Champions for St. Jude"

This is a great event for a great cause.



Some pictures from our last fundraiser. This year it will be held on October 1st 1-6pm. There will be an open bar and buffet, raffles, special guests. 100% of your donation goes to St. Jude's. Tickets available at the front desk and on the day of the event.





MLB Sues Vendors In Wrigleyville

Interesting. Maybe they should start sending some letters to eBay...

From Forbes.com
One currently unknown potential defendant owns and operates the website “Chi Apparel,” which sells shirts bearing many of the Cubs’ known trademarks as well as names of some of the Cubs’ more popular players.



Screen shot of website “Chi Apparel,” which is named as an infringer in the Cubs’ and MLB’s Complaint.


With the Cubs success on and off the field comes a concern that the franchise and MLB will lose out on receiving revenue from merchandise sold. In fact, the Cubs and MLB have filed a lawsuit against known vendors who are selling unlicensed goods.

Read the whole article here.

eBay: Another David Wright Knockoff.







New message from: seller Top Rated Seller(3,616Red Star)

No, I know they aren't $260 authentic mlb jerseys. but I have several myself. I order them from a 3rd party. I have sold a ton of them without any issues other than a couple sized wrong. I am sorry you are unhappy with the jersey. Please feel free to return for a full refund. I will do whatever necessary to make you happy with the transaction.

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Your previous message

Do you realize that this is a counterfeit jersey that you are selling?


New message from: hudge36 Top Rated Seller(3,616Red Star)

If they are not authentic or to your liking I am sorry. I have several for myself and I have bought jerseys at games and online and never noticed a difference. Again, I want you happy with your purchase and if you are not, please return it for a full refund. I take what I sell serious and want you happy with your purchase. please keep me posted. Thank you for your patience.

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Your previous message
Okay, we will start with the majestic patch on the front of the jersey with then sizing. It's. it supposed to be stitched on. It's supposed to be a screen printed material. The numbers and letters are the wrong material. They are supposed to be stiff and not made of a fabric. The size of the Mets lettering is too big. The name on the back shouldn't have any of that white material attached to it on the inside of the jersey.

On 9/19/16, 1:02 PM, hudge36 wrote:

Re: mpmediagoon has sent a question about item #152219907502, ending on Sep-25-16 13:42:44 PDT - David Wright Mets Jersey Blue Stitched Size 56 XXXL Majestic NWT MLB New Patch

Majestic makes their authentic, replica and cool base jerseys. how are they not Majestic? They are not counterfeit

Friday, September 23, 2016

Mets: MJ Gets Her Mets Fan of the Year Award





Fraud?: They Myth of Big Papi




Woah.. I know this isn't Mets related. But wow...

From theWeek.com written by Anthony L. Fisher

Ortiz's universal adoration in Boston will withstand the test of time. Expect every dive bar in New England to name a chowder recipe in his honor. Ortiz is more than a player. He is Big Papi.

But here's the thing: Big Papi is a myth.

It's a myth that has endured a career's worth of evidence to the contrary. It's a myth enabled by wide-eyed sportswriters who insist that "the myth of Papi has no dark edges" and that this 40-year-old "Father Christmas" figure — at an age where the skills of all of his baseball contemporaries have long since succumbed to the ravages of time — is having a completely unimpeachable career season at the plate.
The man behind the myth is less appealing. David Ortiz is a thin-skinned, self-promoting narcissist, prone to violent tantrums and playing fast and loose with the truth, possessing a persecution complex that would make Richard Nixon blush.

This is a great read. GREAT!!!!

Ortiz's legacy as a baseball deity in Boston is deserved, and secure. But there's more to his legacy: PED suspicions, non-stop self-aggrandizement, and relentless whining about contracts, official scorers, and the rare beanball.

Read the whole article here 

More Forced Mets Super Hero Names: Part 5


Marketing/twitter/Mets Fans/Media are all getting ridiculous with the obsession of giving Mets Players forced comic book hero names. I decided that I am going to jump in with some myself then...Running out of characters so I am really scraping the bottom of the barrel here folks....


                                                   Asdrubel "Thunder Strike" Cabrera

"Hey Guys, I have an idea. Since Cabrera went blonde, let's start calling him Thunder Strike. It's as cool as Thor. And we can add a long piece of fake hair to his hat and helmet. Think of the promo giveaways!!"


Eric Masterson first appeared in Thor #391, as a supporting character. Thor #408 featured the merging of the character Eric Masterson with Thor, Masterson being utilized as the God of Thunder's alter ego until issue #432.[2] Thor #432 featured the character assuming the role of Thor, and appearing as the title character until Thor #459.[3]
Following Thor #459, Masterson was introduced as "Thunderstrike" in the eponymous series starting in June 1993. The series lasted approximately two years. Thunderstrike ran for 24 issues, the series canceled in September 1995. Creator Tom DeFalco has often claimed that the book outsold Thor and The Avengers combined at the time of its cancellation;[4] although this has been shown to be extremely unlikely.[5] Masterson also appeared in the mini-series Thor Corps as Thunderstrike, and appeared as a guest star in the Thor series.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Mets: Congratulations! You have been selected for the opportunity to buy potential playoff tix (WC/NLDS)



Seems like this is happening today. If you got this letter the password will follow tomorrow.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE WILD CARD AND DIVISION SERIES GAMES AT CITI FIELD STARTS SEPTEMBER 23
Congratulations! You have been selected for the opportunity to purchase tickets to potential National League Wild Card and National League Division Series Games at Citi Field. Your opportunity will begin at 10:00 A.M. ET on Friday, September 23 and end at 11:59 P.M. ET on Saturday, September 24.

You will receive an email tomorrow morning prior to the start of the sale with instructions on how to access this opportunity, including a unique one time use password that will be required for access. If you have not received your password by 8:00 A.M. ET tomorrow, September 23, please email Ticket Services at ticket_services@nymets.com. A representative will confirm your eligibility and respond to your email with your unique one time use password.

You may purchase a maximum of four (4) tickets total across all games, and you must purchase all of your desired tickets in one transaction. Ticket availability and seating locations are not guaranteed and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. We anticipate heavy volume during this presale and expect inventory to move quickly, so we recommend that you purchase early. We also recommend utilizing a desktop or laptop, as this offer may not be compatible with all mobile devices or tablets.

Please note that this is an online only purchase opportunity; these tickets are not available for purchase over the phone.

The following potential 2016 Postseason games at Citi Field will be included in this presale:
  • 2016 National League Wild Card
  • 2016 NLDS Home Game 1
  • 2016 NLDS Home Game 2
  • 2016 NLDS Home Game 3

Official game dates and times for Mets home games will be determined based on the Mets final standing and MLB scheduling. Purchase of tickets for the above games does not guarantee games will be played. Please double check your order carefully before checking out to be sure you are purchasing your desired game(s).

For more 2016 Postseason information, including refund details for games not played, please visit mets.com/postseason.

@the7Line New Gear at Noon

I know I don't have to promote The7Line at all but these are cool...




Buy here at The7Line.com

Some Quick The7Line Playoff Code Updates



From Last night. So if you guys who didn't get a code because you couldn't attend an outing at Citi Field but went to the BX or DC , here's your chance to grab some playoff tix.



Postseason @The7LineArmy ticket update. Hit the Bronx Invasion? You'll get next crack.

Update: if you hit the DC trip with us, you're getting a code too. Of course any unplayed games would be refunded.


More Forced Mets Super Hero Names: BONUS

The way Terry Collins manages the Mets bullpen can be considered very perplexing. Maybe it is even  little bit of a riddle. Terry Collins- The Riddler!! It makes so much sense, especially after the way he managed the Mets to a loss last night...



Riddle me this....

He threw the ball up.


Of course he did..That would be so Mets like.....

More Forced Mets Super Hero Names: Part 4


Marketing/twitter/Mets Fans/Media are all getting ridiculous with the obsession of giving Mets Players forced comic book hero names. I decided that I am going to jump in with some myself then...Running out of characters so I am really scraping the bottom of the barrel here folks....



Jerry "Animal Man" Blevins

Hey hey has blonde hair now and the super heroes wear sunglasses instead of masks now right? I guess it fits...

Movie stunt man Buddy Baker, to whom aliens gave animal-themed powers, debuted in Strange Adventures #180 (cover-dated Sept. 1965), in the story "I Was the Man with Animal Powers" by writer Dave Wood and penciler Carmine Infantino.[2][3] Baker gained a costume and a name, initially A-Man, in Strange Adventures #190 (July 1966).[3][4] He continued as a semi-regular feature in the book, making occasional cover appearances, through #201 (June 1967).
His subsequent appearances were sporadic. In 1980, he guest appearance in Wonder Woman #267-268. His main appearances in the remainder of the decade were as a member of the "Forgotten Heroes", a team of minor DC heroes. It was in that capacity that he appeared in the company-wide crossover storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

09.21 - JACOB deGROM MEDICAL UPDATE





From the Mets

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 21, 2016 – The New York Mets today announced that righthanded pitcher Jacob deGrom underwent successful surgery today at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York to reposition the ulnar nerve in his right elbow. Jacob is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2017.



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eBay: Knockoff Wright Jersey

Hmmm....






Brand New With Tags Majestic Blue David Wright Jersey Size 56 (XXXL) With World Series Patch

Stitched 

Smoke Free Pet Free Home

100% Feedback



New message from:seller Top Rated Seller(3,616Red Star)

If they are not authentic or to your liking I am sorry. I have several for myself and I have bought jerseys at games and online and never noticed a difference. Again, I want you happy with your purchase and if you are not, please return it for a full refund. I take what I sell serious and want you happy with your purchase. please keep me posted. Thank you for your patience.

Your previous message
Okay, we will start with the majestic patch on the front of the jersey with then sizing. It's. it supposed to be stitched on. It's supposed to be a screen printed material. The numbers and letters are the wrong material. They are supposed to be stiff and not made of a fabric. The size of the Mets lettering is too big. The name on the back shouldn't have any of that white material attached to it on the inside of the jersey.

New message from: seller Top Rated Seller(3,616Red Star)

Majestic makes their authentic, replica and cool base jerseys. how are they not Majestic? They are not counterfeit


Your previous message
If you know that they aren't authentiic majestic then you know that they are counterfeit 

New message from: seller Top Rated Seller(3,616Red Star)

No, I know they aren't $260 authentic mlb jerseys. but I have several myself. I order them from a 3rd party. I have sold a ton of them without any issues other than a couple sized wrong. I am sorry you are unhappy with the jersey. Please feel free to return for a full refund. I will do whatever necessary to make you happy with the transaction.

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Your previous message
Do you realize that this is a counterfeit jersey that you are selling?