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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Mets new Front Office Additions


 METS ANNOUNCE FRONT OFFICE ADDITIONS

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., November 30, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced several additions to the team’s front office. Eduardo Brizuela has been named as vice president & special assistant to the president of baseball operations. Andy Green has been brought on as the senior vice president, player development. Kris Gross will serve as vice president, amateur scouting.

 

“The additions of Eduardo, Andy and Kris will bolster an already talented staff,” said Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns. “Each of these individuals bring valuable experience and perspective to Queens. We are excited to get to work on building an organization with the goal of a sustainable winning culture.”

 

Brizuela will assist and advise in areas including player development, roster management and construction, player acquisition and the day-to-day activity of the major league team. He spent the previous 15 years in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, originally joining as an advance scouting intern in 2009. From there he moved on to the roles of coordinator of administration for Latin America operations (2010-12), director of Latin America operations/scouting (2013-15), assistant farm director in (2016-19), director of minor league operations (2019), senior director of minor league and player operations (2020) and vice president and special assistant to the general manager/baseball operations (2021-23).

Since 2019, Brizuela has supported the Venezuelan Baseball Federation and in 2023 he served as general manager for the country’s World Baseball Classic team. During his tenure with Venezuela, he has been responsible for building the rosters, staff and work teams for the WBC, Premier 12 and U23 teams. In 2021, Venezuela clinched its first world championship in more than 60 years by winning the 2021 U23 World Cup in Mexico. 

 

Prior to joining the Brewers, Brizuela served as an assistant coach for Polk Community College (2007-08). In 2008, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Webber International University. Eduardo, his wife, Yelixa, and their three sons, David, Luca and Alec, reside in Santo Domingo, D.R.

 

Green will oversee the Mets player development apparatus. The Lexington, KY native has spent the previous 13 seasons as a coach or manager, most recently as the bench coach for the Chicago Cubs from 2020-23. From 2016-19, he managed the San Diego Padres, guiding the club to a 274-366 (.428) record. Green was in the Diamondbacks organization from 2011-15, managing in the minors and serving as the major league third base coach in his final season.

 

Green was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 24th round of the 2000 First-Year Player Draft. He played parts of four major league seasons with the Diamondbacks (2004-06) and Mets (2009). The infielder graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Finance degree where he earned First-Team GTE Academic All-American honors as a senior.

 

Gross spent the previous 11 seasons with the Houston Astros organization including the last four as the team’s director of amateur scouting. He originally joined the club as the west coast supervisor in 2012. He worked as the national supervisor (2016-17) and the domestic scouting supervisor (2018-19). During his time on the Astros scouting staff, the club produced more major league players (58) via the draft than any other organization. 

 

The Lee’s Summit, MO native played three seasons in the Cubs minor league system (2003-05), making 70 relief appearances at the rookie level and Class-A levels. Following his playing career, he joined the St. Louis Cardinals front office in 2008 and eventually served as the club’s upper Midwest area supervisor for three seasons (2010-12). Gross holds a B.A. in Business from the University of New Mexico where he was a four-year varsity letter winner for the Lobos baseball team. He currently resides in Houston with his wife Blair, and two children, Landry and Charlie.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

QBC Ticketing Update 11/29

Buy tix here!! 


Buy tix here!! 


2 Blue VIP tables left.

15 Terry Collins admission/auto combos left

15 Billy Wagner  admission/auto combos left

16 Cliff Floyd      Admission/auto combos left

Orange VIP package- sold out 

General admission sold out.


Buy tix here!! 


If you were on the fence, grab your tickets now before they are gone!!!

The Queens Baseball Convention also known as the QBC is a fan fest run by the fans of our favorite baseball team from Flushing Queens. We have put this Fan Fest together as a mix of a Comic Con and a baseball card show.We hold our "BIG" QBC once a year. As fans we were looking for an event that would help us get through the winter months and help us with the lack of Flushing Baseball.You can email us at qbc16@gmail.com

Follow us on twitter at @QBConvention and also @mediagoon. 

Our Instagram is QBConvention.

Follow us on twitter at @QBConvention and also @mediagoon. 

Our Instagram is QBConvention.

The Venue

Four Points by Sheraton is located at 33-68 Farrington St, Queens, NY 11354

Our Player Q ANS A Panels include Terry Collins, Billy Wagner, and Cliff Floyd

SNY is bringing in their talent for panels.

Schedule for the Day(Subject to change) WILL BE UPDATED

10:00 am- Doors Open

10:30- State of the Mets with Mark Healey

11:30 am - Billy Wagner Panel -Hosted by Roger Clark

12:30 pm - SNY PRESENSTS BASEBALL NIGHT IN NY Panel

12:30 pm - Billy Wagner Signing

1:30 Pm - Cliff Floyd Panel -Hosted by John Saponaro

2:30 pm - Gil Hodges Award

2:30 pm- Cliff Floyd Signing

3:00 pm- SNY PRESENTS THE METS POD PANEL

4:00 pm - Terry Collins Panel - Hosted by Lori Rubinson

5:00 pm - Terry Collins Signing

5:00 pm NY Post's Amazing but True Podcast

6:00pm - QBC Sign Off

You need to buy a General Admission ticket one of our Admission/Auto packages to enter QBC. These packages contain admission to QBC and one autograph from one of the players. You can purchase additional autograph tickets for the players separately.

Admission and Autograph Pricing

General Admission Ticket $59.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Terry Collins Autograph Combo $69.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Cliff Floyd Autograph Ticket Combo $79.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Billy Wagner Autograph Ticket Combo $89.99 plus tax/fees

VIP ORANGE SEATING PACKAGE $199.99 plus tax/fees

Admission ticket plus a seat within first three rows of audience .One Autograph ticket each for Terry Collins, Billy Wagner, and Cliff Floyd .Three inscription tickets that can be used for either/or Collins, Floyd, Wagner. Fast pass skip ahead of line for autographs.

VIP BLUE SEATING PACKAGE $699.99 plus tax/fees

This includes four admission tickets. A table up close to the panel stage for four people. Fast pass to skip to head of line for autographs. Includes Four Billy Wagner autograph tickets, Four Cliff Floyd autograph tickets, Four Terry Colins autograph tickets, and eight inscription tickets.

Children Age 4 and under are free with a paid Adult Admission

Autograph ticket prices

Terry Collins $34.99 plus tax/fees

Cliff Floyd $39.99 plus tax/fees

Billy Wagner $44.99 plus tax/fees

Inscription Prices 

Terry Collins $9.99 plus tax/fees

Cliff Floyd $19.99 plus tax/fees

Billy Wagner $19.99 plus tax/fees

Fast Passes

Fast Passes help you get on the line that moves faster then the regular line for autos/pics. There are a limited number of additional fast passes that are available.When we say limited, we mean limited. Vendor signings not included.

Fast Pass price- $19.99 plus tax/fees

By buying an admission/Autograph ticket you are giving your consent to you being photogrpahed and video recorded for QBC purposes(Social Media/Youtube/Etc)

Programming subject to change.

No Refunds

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Did you get your QBC 2023 tickets yet?

 




The Queens Baseball Convention also known as the QBC is a fan fest run by the fans of our favorite baseball team from Flushing Queens. We have put this Fan Fest together as a mix of a Comic Con and a baseball card show.We hold our "BIG" QBC once a year. As fans we were looking for an event that would help us get through the winter months and help us with the lack of Flushing Baseball.You can email us at qbc16@gmail.com

Follow us on twitter at @QBConvention and also @mediagoon. 

Our Instagram is QBConvention.

Follow us on twitter at @QBConvention and also @mediagoon. 

Our Instagram is QBConvention.

The Venue

Four Points by Sheraton is located at 33-68 Farrington St, Queens, NY 11354

Our Player Q ANS A Panels include Terry Collins, Billy Wagner, and Cliff Floyd

SNY is bringing in their talent for panels.

Schedule for the Day(Subject to change) WILL BE UPDATED

10:00 am- Doors Open

10:30- State of the Mets with Mark Healey

11:30 am - Billy Wagner Panel -Hosted by Roger Clark

12:30 pm - SNY PRESENSTS BASEBALL NIGHT IN NY Panel

12:30 pm - Billy Wagner Signing

1:30 Pm - Cliff Floyd Panel -Hosted by John Saponaro

2:30 pm - Gil Hodges Award

2:30 pm- Cliff Floyd Signing

3:00 pm- SNY PRESENTS THE METS POD PANEL

4:00 pm - Terry Collins Panel - Hosted by Lori Rubinson

5:00 pm - Terry Collins Signing

5:00 pm NY Post's Amazing but True Podcast

6:00pm - QBC Sign Off

You need to buy a General Admission ticket one of our Admission/Auto packages to enter QBC. These packages contain admission to QBC and one autograph from one of the players. You can purchase additional autograph tickets for the players separately.

Admission and Autograph Pricing

General Admission Ticket $59.99 plus tax/fees  25 TICKETS LEFT!!!!

Admission Ticket/Terry Collins Autograph Combo $69.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Cliff Floyd Autograph Ticket Combo $79.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Billy Wagner Autograph Ticket Combo $89.99 plus tax/fees

VIP ORANGE SEATING PACKAGE $199.99 plus tax/fees  SOLD OUT!!!!!!!

Admission ticket plus a seat within first three rows of audience .One Autograph ticket each for Terry Collins, Billy Wagner, and Cliff Floyd .Three inscription tickets that can be used for either/or Collins, Floyd, Wagner. Fast pass skip ahead of line for autographs.

VIP BLUE SEATING PACKAGE $699.99 plus tax/fees THREE TABLES LEFT!!!

This includes four admission tickets. A table up close to the panel stage for four people. Fast pass to skip to head of line for autographs. Includes Four Billy Wagner autograph tickets, Four Cliff Floyd autograph tickets, Four Terry Colins autograph tickets, and eight inscription tickets.

Children Age 4 and under are free with a paid Adult Admission

Autograph ticket prices

Terry Collins $34.99 plus tax/fees

Cliff Floyd $39.99 plus tax/fees

Billy Wagner $44.99 plus tax/fees

Inscription Prices 

Terry Collins $9.99 plus tax/fees

Cliff Floyd $19.99 plus tax/fees

Billy Wagner $19.99 plus tax/fees

Fast Passes

Fast Passes help you get on the line that moves faster then the regular line for autos/pics. There are a limited number of additional fast passes that are available.When we say limited, we mean limited. Vendor signings not included.

Fast Pass price- $19.99 plus tax/fees

By buying an admission/Autograph ticket you are giving your consent to you being photogrpahed and video recorded for QBC purposes(Social Media/Youtube/Etc)

Programming subject to change.

No Refunds.


CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

QBC 2023 Schedule


You guys getting excited yet? We are getting excited. Here is the rundown for QBC 2023 on Saturday December 2nd.

10:00 am- Doors Open

10:30- State of the Mets with Mark Healey

11:30 am - Billy Wagner Panel -Hosted by Roger Clark

12:30 pm - SNY PRESENSTS BASEBALL NIGHT IN NY Panel

12:30 pm - Billy Wagner Signing

1:30 Pm - Cliff Floyd Panel -Hosted by John Saponaro



2:30 pm - Gil Hodges Award

2:30 pm- Cliff Floyd Signing

3:00 pm- SNY PRESENTS THE METS POD PANEL


3:00 PM NELSON FIGUEROA Meet and Greet

4:00 pm - Terry Collins Panel - Hosted by Lori Rubinson

5:00 pm - Terry Collins Signing

5:00 pm NY Post's Amazing but True Podcast

6:00pm - QBC Sign Off


If you didn't buy your tickets yet, you can grab them here.