Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
QBC 2021: Updated News
Hey everyone! QBC 2021 is going to Mulcahy's Pub in Wantagh on Saturday November 13th. Let's recap what we have going on. We have a great MC this year in John Saponaro. Tickets to get in are just $25(plus fees and tax). Autograph prices vary but we are very competitive then other places to get autos. SNY is also back as our sponsor. We are so happy to have them back this year. Always a great partnership with them.
- State of the Mets hosted by Mark Healey(Gotham Baseball) with his guests Lori Rubinson(WFAN), Tim Healey(Newsday), and Tim Ryder(The Apple)
- The Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award which is going to Shannon Forde
- The Gary Cohen and Ron Darling Panel hosted by Roger Clark(NY1). Gary and Ron will be immediately signing right after their panel.
-SNY will be bringing in their talent to have a panel. We don't know which show they are going to do a "Live" version of yet but they have always been awesome.
-The Todd Frazier Panel hosted by John Saponaro. Todd will be signing after his panel.
-Mets Book Author panel- We will announce the host and who's on the panel soon
- We are working on some more cool stuff and will announce soon.
Tickets on Sale Now!!!
Buy Tickets at QueensBaseballConvention.com
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Parking is pretty easy over there and so is taking the LIRR. It drops you off basically right in front of Mulcahy's. On Saturday's you can park in the wide open LIRR parking lots.
Monday, September 27, 2021
QBC 2021: @SNYTV is back with a panel and being our sponsor!
We welcome back our sponsor that has been with us for years, SNY! SNY has been great with us in the past. They have brought Baseball Night in NY and Mets Hot Stove in as Panels in the past. They are fun panels where you can interact with some of you favorite SNY talent and I for one can't wait until we hear what they have to say about the Mets this season and what they expect from them next year. We are so happy to welcome SNY back to Mulcahy's on Saturday November 13th.
You can grab your tickets at QueensBaseballConvention.com Tickets are only $25(plus tax/fees) to get in and enjoy being with other Mets fans to help vent about this season and to start our healing our hope for next year. You can also buy autograph tickets to get your items signed by Ron Darling, Gary Cohen, and Todd Frazier.
Want to see what to expect from the SNY Crew? Here is video from our Virtual QBC earlier this year.
QBC 2021: State of the Mets Panel is back
Here I thought we were going to have a happy Mark Healey this year hosting the State of the Mets. To tell you the truth, I prefer him cranky. He is more fun that way. I also made him retire the title "Gunslinger" in his intro.Mark has always done a great job with this panel since the first QBC all those years ago at McFadden's. The State of the Mets is the one panel that has been with all the live QBCs and heck, even the virtual one from earlier this year. Mark has put together another stellar panel this year with Lori Rubinson From WFAN , Tim Healey from Newsday, and Tim Ryder from The Apple.
After the way this season played out this should be a fun panel. You can catch what we did with State of the Mets during the virtual QBC below.
Tickets to QBC 2021 are $25 plus tax and fees to get in. Go to QueensBaseballConvention.com to buy your tickets now!
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Saturday, September 25, 2021
QBC 2021: Queens Baseball Convention Tickets On Sale Today
The day we have all been waiting for. QBC 2021 at Mulcahy's Pub are live today at Noon.
Location: Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall Wantagh, LI
Date: Saturday November 13th 2021
Time: 11 am
Who is going to be there:
Ron Darling, Gary Cohen, and Todd Frazier doing panels and signings
State of the Mets Panel Hosted by Mark Healey with WFAN's Lori Rubinson, Newsday's Tim Healey, and The Apple's Tim Ryder.
Mets Book Author Panel
Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award presented to Shannon Forde (family accepting in her honor)
Vendor's
and more.
How do I get my tickets? Go to QueensBaseballConvention.com today starting at Noon. General Admission Tickets are just $25 plus tax and fees.
Also visit QBCMerchstand.com for our new shirts with the painted QBC Logo by Dave Majo.
Friday, September 24, 2021
QBC 2021 Tickets go up for sale...
I know we have been teasing the date when the tickets go on sale for QBC 2021 on Saturday November 13th 2021 at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert hall. Finally here it is. Saturday. September 25th. Noon. That's right it's tomorrow at noon. We did what you guys have asked in the past to just have General Admission tickets so if you don't want an autograph you don't need to have to pay for one in your Ticket price. We made the auto's and inscriptions ala carte so folks could pick and choose what they want easier. Press Release here.
If you go to QueensBaseballConvention.com now, you will see the "Buttons" so you can go buy tickets. Those buttons are active but the eventbrite site won't be until tomorrow. It's not broken, it's just not ready to go yet, but I needed to be able to have the links ready for tomorrow. I tried to do this when I had my free time and wasn't at work. So, don't forget. Tomorrow. Saturday. September 25th. Noon. QBC tickets go on sale.
Also visit QBCMerchstand.com for QBC tee and sweatshirts. I'll be adding another design there in a few days if you wan't to wait on it. Thanks for the continued support.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
QBC: Ticket Prices Announcement
Contact: Keith Blacknick or Dan Twohig
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QBC2016@GMAIL.COM
Queens Baseball Convention Releases Ticket Pricing for 2021 Event
September 23, 2021 – Ticket prices for the 2021 Queens Baseball Convention were announced earlier today with organizers touting their new ala carte options.
The new ticketing option allows fans to purchase a General Admission ticket by itself, without needing to purchase an autograph as well. Autograph fees have now been separated out and are available on a per guest basis.
“During our first several years the only way to attend the QBC was by buying a ticket and autograph package” explained co-founder Dan Twohig. “Because of the limited size of prior venues we were not able to offer just a general admission ticket. Now that we have moved to Mulcahy’s, a venue with a much larger capacity, we can add that option.”
General Admission tickets will be priced at $25 per person (plus tax and fees)
“With this new option we hope to attract a lot more Mets fans to come out and enjoy the day with us,” continued Twohig’s partner Keith Blacknick. “The new pricing allows families to come out at a very affordable price. Of course autographs will still be available, just with their own fee now.”
Autograph pricing was announced as follows:
Ron Darling solo autograph $40
Gary Cohen solo autograph $40
Ron & Gary combo autograph $75
Todd Frazier solo autograph $25
Gary Cohen Inscription “It’s Outta Here” $20
All other inscriptions $10
PSA will be on hand to authenticate any signatures (separate fee).
Tickets are expected to go on sale within the next few days at www.QueensBaseballConvention.comFor more information or for inquiries, please email us at QBC2016@gmail.com, or follow us on social media (Twitter @QBConvention or Facebook www.facebook.com/QueensBaseballConvention )
ABOUT THE QBC
Founded in 2013, the Queens Baseball Convention was created as a mid-winter gathering of fans of the New York Mets. Our design is a combination of “Fan Fest” meets “Comic Con.” Since its start it has grown into the largest fan-run fan fest in the New York area.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
QBC: Shannon Forde to be honored with Gil Hodges Award.
Contact: Keith Blacknick or Dan Twohig
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QBC2016@GMAIL.COM
Queens Baseball Convention Announces Shannon Forde as the 2021 Recipient of the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award
September 22, 2021 – Organizers of the Queens Baseball Convention revealed today that former New York Mets Senior Director of Media Relations Shannon Forde will be the recipient of the 2021 Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award to be presented at 2021 QBC on November 13th.
Forde tragically passed away from breast cancer in 2016 at the age of 44.
A pioneer for women in baseball, Forde rose through the ranks in the Mets media department where she had worked for 22 years, establishing connections with players, reporters, and executives across all of baseball.
Her love of the Mets, and her love of baseball, was evident in everything she did throughout her career, from shepherding green- eyed rookies around Shea and CitiField, to running the 2013 All-Star Game, to being the point person on numerous charity endeavors (including Tuesday’s Children after 9/11).
Forde was also instrumental in getting the Mets media department to recognize non-traditional media outlets such as bloggers and independent websites.
“Without Shannon, there may not have been a QBC” stated co-founder Keith Blacknick. ”We were part of the extended Mets community and Shannon always treated us as such. She helped us establish our credibility and we will always be indebted to her for that.”
The Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award was established in 2014 in cooperation with the Hodges family. Presented annually to a person whose memory eternally warms our hearts, brightens our spirits and lights our way, as well as brings together the best elements of sportsmanship and humanity. Past recipients have included Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver, Ed Charles, Bud Harrelson, Bobby Valentine, and David Wright.
A member of Forde’s family will be accepting on her behalf at the 2021 QBC to be held on Nov. 13th at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall. Tickets are expected to go on sale later this week.
For more information or for inquiries, please email us at QBC2016@gmail.com, or follow us on social media (Twitter @QBConvention or Facebook www.facebook.com/QueensBaseballConvention )
ABOUT THE QBC
Founded in 2013, the Queens Baseball Convention was created as a mid-winter gathering of fans of the New York Mets. Our design is a combination of “Fan Fest” meets “Comic Con.” Since its start it has grown into the largest fan-run fan fest in the New York area.
QBC: The 2021 Gil Hodges Award Recipient.
At every QBC we present the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award to a person who exemplifies the spirit that Gil had. Past recipients have been Gil Hodges, David Wright, Ed Charles, Tom Seaver, and Buddy Harrelson.
“ He Warms Our Hearts, Brightens Our Spirits, and Lights Our Way Still.” This is what is inscribed on each year’s award. The inscription couldn’t be more apropos for this year's recipient. This year’s recipient was instrumental with getting bloggers to be recognized by the Mets. This year’s recipient put themselves into their work with the Mets and the Mets community. This person was loved by all they met. This person was amazing to their family. This person was amazing to their extended family. In other words, this person was amazing in general. If it were not for this person, there might not be a QBC today.
The QBC’s Gil Hodges “Unforgettable Fire” Award committee is proud to announce that they are giving this award to a person who, when she passed away, left a hole in many, many people’s hearts. We are proud to give this award to Shannon Forde. Shannon Forde was an exemplary person. She worked tirelessly to make the Mets organization, Mets players, and the Mets community better. I honestly can go on and on about Shannon but we will save this for November 13th 2021.
If you have any memories of Shannon Forde and would like to either write or film a few words about her please do and send it to me at Mediagoon@gmail.com.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
QBC: The Host for the Gary Cohen and Ron Darling panel is…
Our good friend Roger Clark of NY1 fame. You know Roger from previous QBCs and you also know that he is one of the biggest Mets fans around. Roger is fun and always does a great job. We know he will have a great time with Gary and Ron. Thanks Roger!
Monday, September 20, 2021
Queens Baseball Convention: QBC 2021 Covid Policy
Contact: Keith Blacknick or Dan Twohig
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QBC2016@GMAIL.COM
QBC Announces COVID Protocols for 2021 Event
September 20, 2021 – With the first live Queens Baseball Convention in almost 2 years now less than eight weeks away, organizers today announced protocols that will be put in place for the Nov. 13th event.
“While we all wish we could go back to how we hosted the QBC pre-pandemic, we have to live with the reality that things have changed. We want to provide both a fun and safe experience for everyone who comes out to Mulcahy’s in November” stated co- founder Dan Twohig.
The protocols that will be put in place are as follows:
• All attendees (paid attendees, guests, vendors, and volunteers) must be EITHER fully vaccinated OR if not vaccinated, must
present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the QBC start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the start time. This includes guests under 12 who are not yet eligible for a vaccine
o “Fully vaccinated” means the guest must have received the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or their first does of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (J&J) no later than September 30th
o Proof of vaccination must be presented in one of the following manners:
▪ A CDC vaccination record card
▪ A record of vaccination from the health care provider who administered the vaccine, along with a government-issued or official document bearing the name of the individual and a photo or date of birth matching the name on the COVID-19 vaccination documentation
▪ Printed COVID-19 vaccination documentation or a clear photo of documentation displayed on your iPhone or Android phone will be accepted
▪ NYC COVID Safe Pass, NewYork State Excelsior Pass, or EU Digital Passport will also be accepted
• All attendees must wear masks while inside the venue, except while eating or drinking in designated areas
• Guests who fail to comply with these protocols will not be admitted into the QBC, or will be asked to leave“We are still in a pandemic,” said Twohig’s partner Keith Blacknick, “but given these safety measures we can still gather together as Mets fans to celebrate the blue and orange. Of course if things change prior to the QBC we can and will adjust as needed.”
Ticket and autograph pricing will be announced this week. For more information or for inquiries, please email us at QBC2016@gmail.com, or follow us on social media (Twitter @QBConvention or Facebook www.facebook.com/QueensBaseballConvention )
ABOUT THE QBC
Founded in 2013, the Queens Baseball Convention was created as a mid-winter gathering of fans of the New York Mets. Our design is a combination of “Fan Fest” meets “Comic Con.” Since its start it has grown into the largest fan-run fan fest in the New York area.
Sunday, September 19, 2021
$75 for a Mets tee-shirt?
Not only is this shirt $75 but it had a very weird blue outline around the Mets.
You can find this on Lids.com
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Mets went 1 and 4 in Black Jerseys.
Can we now move beyond this black jersey nonsense since they went 1-4 while wearing them? I know I was being a pain in the ass with always commenting about them being worn and that since the Mets announced the return of the black jerseys. I was half joking about this. I wanted to get under the skin of folks who thought these jerseys were a "golden era" for the Mets. I get that every 20 years is usually when nostalgia hits and that this was a lot of the folks were young and growing up and this was "their jersey". I know a lot of folks forgot that the Mets teams during this era never won a World Series and also I can't forget about the collapses that happened. I stick by my guns and say it would have been cool if they just wore them for a game or two and not made such a big deal of them that the Mets did. I really hope that these don't end up being in the rotation next season.
I think I am going to stop harping on the black jerseys for a while and just see how this organization handles the second year of the Steve Cohen owner ship era.
Let's Go Mets.
Friday, September 17, 2021
Weird light up MR Met BOBBLEHEAD.
A bobblehead so bright, you're gonna need shades! Make sure your team pride shines like a beacon of awesome by showing off this Mr. Met New York Mets Mascot Action Pose Light Up Ball Bobblehead in your fancave!
- I really don’t get this one. Wouldn’t stadium lights have looked better?
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Possible new @QBConvention tee shirt design.
Dave Majo has been toying around a bit with the QBC logo for a new tee shirt. Here is what he came up with.
What do you guys think?
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Mets Roster News and Game Notes
INF José Peraza has been reinstated from the 10-Day IL.
OF Albert Almora Jr. has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
Attached are today’s game notes as well as an updated roster.
Topps selling Once Upon a Time in Queens Cards.
Description
2021 Topps x ESPN 30for30 - “Once Upon a Time in Queens” - Part 1
In a special collaboration with ESPN and ESPN Films, The Topps Company is proud to present the 30-for-30 “Once Upon a Time in Queens” commemorative trading card set. Following the documentary’s scheduled release dates/times, this is a four-part trading card set that captures the 1986 New York Mets championship season and the players that made it such a magical, and at times chaotic, campaign, as well as two of the documentary’s executive producers – Jimmy Kimmel and Sal “Cousin Sal” Iacono.
Be on the lookout for limited edition base card parallels and rare autograph cards and enjoy completing the entire 40-card complete set.
Configuration:
• 10 cards per pack!
• 10 cards per episode for 4 episodes (40 card checklist)
• Look for randomly inserted sticker autograph cards and parallel cards!
Base Card and Autograph Card Parallels
Blue/Orange parallel - #’ed to 86
Gold parallel - #’ed to 1
Part 1 Checklist:
1.) Darryl Strawberry introduced – 1980 #1 overall Draft Pick
2.) Keith Hernandez introduced – 1983 arrival
3.) Davey Johnson named manager – 1984 arrival
4.) Dwight Gooden arrives from minors
5.) The Magic of Doc – 1984 ROY Campaign
6.) Gary Carter introduced – 1985 arrival
7.) Lenny Dykstra introduced – 1985 arrival *Autograph Subject
8.) Mookie Wilson – Mets speedy veteran – part of club since 1980
9.) Dwight Gooden – 1985 NL Cy Young Award winner*Autograph Subject
10.)Frank Cashen building a contender
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Part 2 Checklist:
11.) Bob Ojeda added to the mix – 1985 offseason & “These guys are nuts”
12.) 1986 Mets Spring Training – “Expectations”
13.) Davey Johnson – Predicts Mets will “dominate” *Autograph Subject
14.) April sweep of St. Louis – Whitey Herzog says “It’s over”
15.) “America’s Team” – Mets appearing in commercials & tv
16.) “On the Town” – Keith and Darryl at nightclub
17.) “Plane Society” – Artwork by Joey Paints Petruccio
18.) Gary Carter takes a “curtain call”
19.) Ray Knight “waves” out HR on July 3 *Autograph Subject
20.) Lenny Dykstra & Wally Backman – a “wild boys” style of play
Part 3 Checklist:
21.) Mike Tyson visits the Mets
22.) Keith Hernandez takes time for a crossword puzzle *Autograph Subject
23.) “Let’s Go Mets!” Mets human pyramid
24.) Strawberry swing for the fences *Autograph Subject
25.) NL East Clincher – September 17 – Fans storm Shea Stadium field
26.) NLCS Game 2 – Bobby O.’s complete game
27.) NLCS Game 3 – Lenny’s walkoff homer in the 9th
28.) NLCS Game 5 – Doc vs. Nolan
29.) NLCS Game 5 – “The Kid” walks it off in the 12th
30.) NLCS Game 6 – Mets win the pennant!
Part 4 Checklist:
31.) WS Game 3 – Ojeda comes up clutch again
32.) WS Game 4 – Gary slugs a pair of homers; all tied up
33.) WS Game 6 – Stanley’s wild pitch, Mitchell scores
34.) WS Game 6 – Mookie & Buckner – baseball history
35.) WS Game 6 – Pandemonium in Queens
36.) WS Game 7 – Ray’s HR locks up WS MVP
37.) WS Game 7 – The Last Out and celebration
38.) WS Game 7 – Players embrace
39.) WS Parade – Canyon of Heroes
40.) Team Photo – A Year to Remember
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As for these videos, let me set the stage for what to expect from me and this channel. For starters, obviously, I’ll be digging through and retelling how I created MetsBlog.com, which eventually grew into the most popular, team-specific blog online. I’ll post interviews with former players, reporters and friends that add context to the stories.
However, I’ll also post the occasional, 30,000 foot view, opinion on the Mets
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Extra! Extra! Extra! Third QBC Guest is…
Ladies and Gentlemen. Children of all ages. QBC is proud to bring to youuu! Our third guest for QBC 2021 at Mulcahy’s on Wantagh, LI on Saturday November 13, 2021 is going to be former NY Met and USA Baseball Olympian, Todd Frazier.
There will be a panel where Todd will answer questions from the crowd and also will be signing!
DETAILS coming soon on when tickets are going up on sale.
Follow on here, queensbaseballconvention.com. @QBConvention and @Mediagoon on Twitter.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
QBC 2021 Official Press Release: Ron Darling and Gary Cohen to appear
Contact: Keith Blacknick or Dan Twohig
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QBC2016@GMAIL.COM
RON DARLING AND GARY COHEN SET TO APPEAR AT THE 2021 QUEENS BASEBALL CONVENTION
Organizers of the Queens Baseball Convention announced today that Mets broadcasters Ron Darling and Gary Cohen will be appearing live at the 2021 QBC set to be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
Ron Darling, former Mets pitcher and member of the 1986 World Series Championship team, will be making his second appearance at the annual event run by and for Mets fans. Darling was at the inaugural QBC in 2014.
“Ronnie was an amazing first guest back when we started the QBC” recalled co-founder Keith Blacknick. “The fans love him and we have been asked many times over the years if we could bring him back. As we restart the QBC it seemed only appropriate to have Ronnie back this year.”
Gary Cohen, who has been broadcasting Mets games since 1989, will be making not only his first QBC appearance, but his first appearance at any fan event.
“Having Gary appear with Ronnie will be a real treat for everyone who comes out on Nov. 13” stated Blacknick’s partner Dan Twohig. “Knowing that Gary has never done an event like ours before makes this even more special.”
Darling and Cohen will be appearing together on a panel and will be doing a Q&A with those attending. Following the Q&A will be an autograph session where fans can get either or both of their signatures. (Pricing to be announced at a later date).
Blacknick and Twohig stated that more guests would be added in the coming weeks.
In addition to appearances, panels, and autograph sessions, the QBC will also include panels on other fan and Mets related topics, as well as a host of vendors.
Ticket and autograph pricing will be announced soon with tickets going on sale in the coming weeks . For more information or for inquiries, please email us at QBC2016@gmail.com, or follow us on social media (Twitter @QBConvention or Facebook www.facebook.com/QueensBaseballConvention)
ABOUT THE QBC
Founded in 2013, the Queens Baseball Convention was created as a mid-winter gathering of fans of the New York Mets. Our design is a combination of “Fan Fest” meets “Comic Con.” Since its start it has grown into the largest fan-run fan fest in the New York area.
Extra! Extra! Two @QBConvention's QBC 2021 Guest Announcements
There will be an official Press Release later today of who we have so far lined up for QBC 2021 at Mulcahy's Pub in Wantagh ,LI on Saturday November 13, 2021.
I am just going yo do a quick blurb about it right now.
SNY broadcasters Ron Darling and Gary Cohen will be at QBC 2021 doing a panel together and signing at QBC.
More info on ticket prices and where to buy them will be announced in the next couple of days.
Dan T. is selling off a lot of his Mets Game Used Jerseys
From Dan.
So I have decided to sell off a lot of the jerseys in my collection, almost all of them game used.
While not a huge list, there are some very interesting pieces, including:
- 2000 World Series Black Road Jersey worn by the Mets Bat Boy - $225
- Oliver Perez's 2008 Black Home Jersey with the Final Season at Shea Stadium patch - $225
- Craig Swan's 1979 Road Grey Jersey, classic Henley Style, signed and inscribed by Swan - $400
- Randy Myers' 1987 Road Blue Spring Training Jersey - $250
- Bob Geren's 2015 World Series Home Pinstripe Jersey - $400
- Terry Collins' 2016 Mother's Day Jersey, Signed and Inscribed by Collins - $400
- Original 1999 retail Mecury Mets jersey, size 44, with blank back (ready to customize) - $400
The 2 biggest jerseys I am selling though are:
- Rube Walker's 1975 Home Pinstripe jersey, which was restored to a John Matlack jersey, signed and inscribed by Matlack - $1,000
- John Stearns' Home White Jersey he wore as the Third Base coach during the September 21, 2001 game at Shea Stadium marking the return of baseball to New York following the 9/11 attack. The jersey has been signed by Stearns. I am asking $1,000 for this jersey, with a portion of the proceeds going to 9/11 charities
Detailed information on each of these jerseys, as well as others I am selling, can be found in this Google Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/.../1o1MOy9J1gJu93gAu1gFt.../edit...
Additional pictures of all the jerseys can be found in this Google Drive folder https://drive.google.com/.../1X5mdgfI7kB...
Feel free to hit me up on Twitter @dtwohig for any questions.
Monday, September 13, 2021
You’re going to need Vaccine Proof to eat at some clubs at Citi Field.
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Sunday, September 12, 2021
What’s wrong with some baseball fans?
The wave is annoying. I have hated it since I was a kid. I want to be able to go to a game and be able to watch the game. Close one run game, “Hey! Let’s start the wave! Alonso is on the ground in the batter’s box.Let’s start the wave!” I don’t get this need to do something so stupid while an important play is happening Come on folks. When I was a kid I hated folks getting up and sitting in front of me while a I’m trying to see a play and then to miss it because folks want to do something so stupid. This also leads into me hating folks that have no baseball etiquette when they are leaving or going back to their seats. You know what I mean. Wait until the at bat is over.
These two “fans” last night who ran on the field blew my mind. Supposedly the first one was getting thrown out for throwing stuff on the field and he just said screw it and decided to run on the field. First of all why do that at all? Second of all why do it on 9/11? It’s supposed to be a day of remembrance and you are very lucky cops/security didn’t think you were more dangerous than just running onto the field for your 15 seconds of fame.
The second runner, I don’t even know why you would do something like that at all. Copy cat from the first guy? How do you think this was a good idea.
I also saw some fans pouring beer down in the the bullpen from The Coca Cola corner? Why? Why be jerks?
Fans just keep disappointing me more and more.