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Mets Spring Training
Our second stop on the spring training trip took us to Port St. Lucie (or is it Tradition now?) to see the Mets at their spring training facility. We got there a few hours before the game so we watched a little of their morning practice before coming back later for the game.
Former Mets pitcher and current SNY analyst Ron Darling signs an autograph for a fan.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 5
With the starting lineups out of the way, only a few on-field ceremonies remain.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 4
With the Phillies lineup announced, the Mets finish their stretching before it’s their turn to have their names called.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 2
Red Sox Nation, Yankee Universe, and now we have Mets Country. Yeah, it’s getting a little out of hand.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 1
On April 8, 2008, the Mets had their home opener at Shea Stadium for the 45th and final time.
Building the new stadium necessitated the demolition of the ramp coming from the subway station. The new, temporary staircase is actually an improvement over the ramp as it doesn’t have the entryway that constricted the flow of passengers.
Mets Opening Day 2004
On the eve of the Mets opening their final season at Shea Stadium, I present photos from Opening Day 2004.
Mets Clinch the NL East! Part 3
Rolling along to the photos of the division-clinching celebration – Jose Valentin catches the first out of the ninth inning.
Mets Clinch the NL East! Part 1
After sitting on a magic number of 1 for three nights, the Mets finally clinched the National League East on Monday night!
