I got to check out the Mets new home at Citi-Field this week for their 1st ever regular season win at the new ballpark. There is a great feel to this ballpark, however I'm a little disappointed about some things that were hyped up that don't seem to live up to the organizations prior claims. The bigger problem is that there doesn't seem to be quite so much at the ballpark the reminds you of the METS... which, after all, it is their stadium.
All the promos for Citi-Field hyped up how every seat would have un-hindered views of the field and that you could go pretty much anywhere in the stadium and see the ball game on a screen if not in front of your face. Well both of these things are just not true. The view of left field from my seats as you can see (first picture at the top) is quite obstructed. But the new ballpark does have many great new features. The food service definitely seems to have gone up a notch and walking around the lower level provides great views and plenty of standing room with cup holders if you want to watch from fairly close. Lines at the bathrooms between innings are definitely not eliminated, and overall the park could do more to highlight the Mets. For one thing... where is the blue? What's with the black homerun fence? I understand the homages to the Mets hometown NL predecessors, but it should be clear that this park is for the Mets. The Budweiser and Citi advertisements on the centerfield billboard are bigger than any Mets sign in the place. But overall, it feels very comfortable for watching baseball and should be a great home for years to come.
Check out some pictures:
All the promos for Citi-Field hyped up how every seat would have un-hindered views of the field and that you could go pretty much anywhere in the stadium and see the ball game on a screen if not in front of your face. Well both of these things are just not true. The view of left field from my seats as you can see (first picture at the top) is quite obstructed. But the new ballpark does have many great new features. The food service definitely seems to have gone up a notch and walking around the lower level provides great views and plenty of standing room with cup holders if you want to watch from fairly close. Lines at the bathrooms between innings are definitely not eliminated, and overall the park could do more to highlight the Mets. For one thing... where is the blue? What's with the black homerun fence? I understand the homages to the Mets hometown NL predecessors, but it should be clear that this park is for the Mets. The Budweiser and Citi advertisements on the centerfield billboard are bigger than any Mets sign in the place. But overall, it feels very comfortable for watching baseball and should be a great home for years to come.
Check out some pictures:
Doing a lap around the lower level promenade is pretty enjoyable
Jackie Robinson Day
All the players in all games in MLB that day wore #42 to honor Jackie Robinson. His widow Rachel Robinson was on hand for the festivities.
The Jackie Robinson Rotunda highlights the players social and professional legacy while giving a nod to Ebbets Field.
Dunk Tank.. not so wet
Cowbell Man Lives on at Citi-Field. One of the few reminders of Shea
The Final Pitch: The Mets get their first official season win at Citi Field.
Goodnight From Citi-Field
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