METS MEMORABILIA: LUCAS DUDA BAT

Nope, didn't get this from an auction but got this on sale from Steiner.

Luca Duda signed bat.

MR. MET TO RETIRE BECAUSE #MASCOTSFAMILYFIRST

New York Mets Mascott Mr. Met walked away from a contract that would have paid him $1300 this season because team officials told Mr.Met that he had to limit the time his 14-year-old son, Mr Met Jr., spent with the team, Media Goon Sports news first reported. Mr. Met announced his retirement Tuesday, hinting at the reason behind his decision with the hashtag #familyfirst in a tweet posted that day. Mr. Met addressed the issue with reporters(through hand gestures) Wednesday and said that mascots kids are still permitted in the Mets clubhouse but not every day, saying no job would allow that. "Sometimes you have to make decisions in this world that are unpopular," team officials said. Officials said the Mets have always encouraged mascots' kids being in the clubhouse and on the field. But he said he thought Master Met was there too much. Officials said he first talked to Mr. Met about cutting back on his son's time in the clubhouse a week ago, then again Sunday. "There has been no policy change with regards to allowance of kids in the clubhouse, on the field, the back fields during spring training," officials told Media Goon Sports. "This young man that we're talking about, Mr Met Jr. -- everyone loves this young man. In no way do I want this to be about him. Mets Officials have asked Mr. Met to take a few days and think about this situation before making his final decision.

Mr. Red Legs tweeted his support to Mr. Met Good for you Metsy ! Nothing like father and son in the clubhouse..It's a FAMILY game #FamilyFirst The Associated Press did not contribute to this report in any way or form. (This article is a parody article)

METS FLEXBASE 1986 THROWBACK JERSEY

Being a Jersey Completist and also liking the 1986 look of the throwbacks, I had to buy this jersey in spite of the white panel or jersey diaper on the back of the jersey.

Nice crisp look to the jersey.

The patch.

The nameplate.

I don't really see/feel a huge difference in the flex base vs the cool base of the previous years. Maybe it is lighter? Maybe you can't tell with this jersey?

Now here is where we have the problem. Why couldn't Majestic have the pinstripes extend all the way down to through the panel? I know on field the jersey is supposed to be tucked in, but it is going to look horrible on fans. Here are some pics of a throwback that Majestic came out with a few years ago. No nameplate and wasn't flex base or even cool base.

Looks so much better then the "diaper"

METS MEMORABILIA: NLDS BASE

Session Name: 2015 NLDS GAME 3 LAD @NYM Session Date: October 12, 2015 Autographer: Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC. Additional Information: 2ND BASE, 8TH INNING Bought this during the playoffs. Couldn't resist.

METS MEMORABILIA: TRAVIS d'ARNAUD BAT

I just picked this up in an auction. I really do have a problem...