Rickey Henderson passes away

 

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**Rickey Henderson's Mets Legacy and His Final Goodbye**

Rickey Henderson, known to many as the "Man of Steal," left an indelible mark on baseball, not least during his stint with the New York Mets. Here, we delve into his time with the Mets and reflect on his recent passing.

**Rickey Henderson with the Mets**

Henderson joined the New York Mets in the twilight of his illustrious career, bringing his electric speed and veteran savvy to a team hungry for success. During the 1999 season, Henderson showcased that age was merely a number. At 40 years old, he hit an impressive .315/.423/.466, with 12 home runs, 42 RBIs, and an astonishing 37 stolen bases. His performance was pivotal in helping the Mets reach the National League Championship Series that year, a feat they hadn't achieved since 1988. 

In 1999, Henderson's contribution was not just numeric but also symbolic. His presence was a bridge between the past and present, providing younger players with a glimpse of baseball's history through his gameplay and mentorship. His standout moment came in the tie-breaker game against the Cincinnati Reds, where his home run was one of the biggest in Mets history, securing the team's spot in the postseason.

However, 2000 was a different story. Henderson's performance dipped, and he was released in May after just 31 games into his age-41 season. Despite this, his brief tenure with the Mets is remembered for his incredible 1999 season, which led to him being named the National League's Comeback Player of the Year.

**The Passing of a Legend**

On December 20, 2024, baseball lost a giant when Rickey Henderson passed away in Oakland, California, at the age of 65. Henderson's death was attributed to pneumonia, a sudden and tragic end for a man who had always seemed as indomitable on the field as off it. His passing was confirmed by his friend and former teammate, Dave Winfield, and later by the New York

the7line tickets for Houston are up for sale

 

We'll be spending Opening Weekend in Houston! Hopefully you'll be one of the 1,300 Mets fans kicking the season off with us in Texas! 

The Astros didn't have enough availability to fit us for Opening Day, so we locked up 1,300 tickets to game 3 of the season on Saturday March 29th. 

Originally this outing was going to be game 2, but the Astros shifted their schedule. There will now be no off day between opening day and game 2. Opening Day is Thursday the 27th, game 2 will be the 28th, and we'll be at the series finale on the 29th. 

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TICKETS:

Tickets are $70 per and include the seat to the game, special event t-shirt and patch. Tickets are available in sections 413-417 while supplies last.

Just like our outings to Boston and Tampa we are using Fevo to sell these tickets. They will be digital and you'll be able to manually select where you'd like to sit. 

THIS NEXT PART IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT:

• YOU MUST SELECT A SHIRT SIZE FOR EACH TICKET BEFORE FINISHING THE TRANSACTION. THIS CAN NOT BE DONE AFTER THE FACT, AND SIZES CAN NOT BE CHANGED. PLEASE DO THIS CORRECTLY. IT'S SUPER EASY. PICK ONE SHIRT SIZE OUT PER SEAT ON YOUR ORDER. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

The ladies shirts are a SLIM FIT. If that isn't your style, select the unisex (Mens) option. We can not change the size or exchange shirts. 

AGAIN, THE ABOVE T-SHIRT STEP IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT! DO NOT RUSH THROUGH THIS!!

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HOTEL:

As always travel and lodging is up to each fan, but we have discounted hotel rooms up for grabs if you'd like to secure a spot in our block.

Marriott Marquis Houston

1777 Walker Street

Houston, TX 77010, US

The hotel has rooms for us from Wednesday-Sunday (while supplies last) if you want to get in town early for Opening Day. We won't be hosting an outing that day, but we'll be sure to let everyone know where we are pre-gaming if you want to get tickets on your own and meet up ahead of time. 

BY THE WAY, THE ROOFTOP POOL IS SICK!

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OUTING PRE-GAME:

We'll be at a local watering hole before the outing. Details on that as the game nears. 

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GET YOUR GAME TICKETS HERE: CLICK THIS

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM HERE: CLICK THIS

Mets Watch

 

Description

Showcase your New York Mets pride with this sharp Combine Series Watch. It boasts a convenient blend of analog and digital displays, allowing you to track the day, week, and time with a single glance. Powered by a precise Miyota movement, this New York Mets watch ensures accurate timekeeping, while the alarm function keeps you punctual for all your engagements.

A Sunday Evening with Carlos Mendoza

 

Coach's Collectibles

20h  · 

LAST EVENT OF 2024 (I think )

“Dinner with the Manager”
A Sunday Evening with Carlos Mendoza

Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 from 6-9pm

Probably one of the coolest events we’ve been able to put together for Met fans alongside our friends at Bull Smiths Tavern and the timing is PERFECT with the holidays and the HUGE Juan Soto signing last week…..

This evening is an AMAZIN Deal for the 

Dinner 
Carlos Mendoza Autographed 8x10 Photo
Photo Op with Carlos Mendoza
90 Minute Q&A hosted by 
Gio of WFAN Boomer & Gio Radio Show

ALL OF THE ABOVE FOR JUST $100

To Purchase Tickets visit the link below
https://posh.vip/e/dinner-with-carlos-mendoza

He’s doing a signing for another company in January and Autographs alone are $79 + another $79 for a photo op! This is an incredible deal and opportunity

Sequin ladies Mets shirt

 

Description

Sparkle and shine while repping the New York Mets in this Francisco Lindor Name & Number Sequin V-Neck Top. It features dazzling sequins all over to make New York Mets fandom shimmer. The player details displayed in sequin let everyone know you're a dedicated Francisco Lindor fan.

You can find this on lids.com

This can be interesting if worn during the Citi Field light show.

Juan Soto Foco Press Conference bobblehead

 

Description

Celebrate Juan Soto's arrival in the Big Apple with this FOCO New York Mets Fanatics Exclusive Press Conference Podium Bobblehead. Standing approximately 8" tall and crafted from durable resin, this bobblehead showcases Soto in a classic press conference pose, microphone in hand, ready to address the New York media. With its hand-painted details and spring-bound neck for that signature bobble action, this collectible is a must-have for any Mets fan eager to commemorate Soto's arrival in the Big Apple.

You can find this at lids.com

Soto Jersey has “old” letters

 

During the Juan Soto press conference, all I kept thinking about was that I wanted to see the back of the jersey. It looks like Nike fixed the numbers from last season.

Matt Harvey Public Signing

 

This Saturday!!! Click the image for tickets!

Mets officially sign Soto

 

METS SIGN FOUR-TIME ALL-STAR JUAN SOTO

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., December 11, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has signed outfielder Juan Soto to a 15-year major league contract with a club option and contingent player opt-out after the 2029 season.

 

“This is a seminal moment in franchise history,” Mets Owners Steve and Alex Cohen said. “Juan Soto is a generational talent. He is not only bringing staggering historical statistics with him but also a championship pedigree. Our Amazin’ fan base is very excited to welcome Juan to Queens.   Congratulations, Juan.”

 

“Today’s signing further solidifies our organizational commitment to consistent championship competitiveness,”said Mets President of Baseball Operations, David Stearns. “Not only does Juan provide historic levels of on field production, but his joy, intensity, and passion for the game mirror our budding culture. We are thrilled to add him to our team and look forward to watching his excellence for years to come.”

 

Over a seven-year major league career with the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals, Soto has posted a .285/.421/.532 slashline with 655 runs, 179 doubles, 15 triples, 201 home runs, 592 RBI, 57 steals and a 36.4 career bWAR in 936 games. He has won the Silver Slugger Award five times (2020-24), finished in the top 10 in MVP voting five times (2019-21, 2023-24) and won the National League batting title after batting .351 (54-154) in 2020. In addition, the four-time All-Star (2021-24) was the winner of the 2022 Home Run Derby.

 

Since he made his major league debut on May 15, 2018, Soto leads the major leagues in walks (769), times on base (1,719) and on-base percentage (.421), and ranks fourth in OPS (.953), sixth in RBI (592) and seventh in both SLG (.532) and home runs (201).

 

The native of the Dominican Republic has led MLB in free passes three times in his career 2023 - (132), 2022 (135) and 2021 (145). He became the first player to lead the major leagues in three straight seasons since Barry Bonds did so in four straight seasons from 2001-04. Soto has recorded at least 100 walks in five of his six 162-game seasons (2019, 2021-24). He joins Babe Ruth (10), Barry Bonds (10), Ted Williams (eight), Eddie Yost (seven) and Eddie Stanky (four) as one of six players in major league history to record at least 125 walks in four different seasons.

 

In 157 games with the Yankees last season, the outfielder batted .288/.419/.569 with 128 runs, 31 doubles, four triples, 41 home runs, 109 RBI and 129 walks. He ranked second in the majors in OBP (.419), walks (129) and runs (128), third in OPS (.989), fourth in SLG (.569) and home runs (41), sixth in bWAR (7.9), tied for sixth in RBI (109) and ninth in total bases (328). He set career highs in runs, hits (166), home runs, total bases and extra-base hits (76), all while finishing third in AL MVP voting. 

 

The left-handed hitter has played 35 games at Citi Field and hit .333 (39-117) with 29 runs, six doubles, one triple, 12 homers, 26 RBI, 28 walks with a .466 OBP, a .709 SLG and a 1.175 OPS. On August 12, 2020, as a member of the Nationals, Soto belted the longest home run of his career at Citi Field, traveling 466 feet. That ranks as the fourth-longest home run at Citi Field in the Statcast era (since 2015).

 

The 26-year-old has appeared in 43 Postseason games and owns a .281/.389/.538 slashline with 31 runs, eight doubles, 11 home runs, 30 RBI, two steals with a .927 OPS. He was a member of the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals, batting .333 (9-27) with six runs, two doubles, three home runs and seven RBI in the Fall Classic. In 2024, Soto played in 14 Postseason games, batting .327 (16-49) with 12 runs, three doubles, four home runs, nine RBI, 14 walks with a 1.101 OPS. 

 

Originally signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Nationals on July 2, 2015, Soto made his major league debut with Washington at the age of 19 in 2018. He went on to hit .292/.406/.517 with 25 doubles, one triple, 22 home runs, 70 RBI and a .923 OPS to finish second in the National League Rookie of the Year ballot.

Cohen Private Ventures sells Syracuse Mets and Brooklyn Cyclones

 Syracuse Mets and Brooklyn Cyclones Enter Next Chapter Under New Ownership, Diamond Baseball Holdings

New York Mets’ Triple-A and High-A Affiliates Join Double-A Binghamton on DBH Roster

Both Clubs will Continue Under Existing Local Leadership of Front Office Staff

NEW YORK, NY (December 10, 2024) – Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), today announced it has entered into an agreement with affiliates of Cohen Private Ventures to purchase the Syracuse Mets and Brooklyn Cyclones. The teams will remain the Triple-A and High-A affiliates of the New York Mets, respectively, and join the franchise’s Double-A affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, on the DBH roster. Both clubs will retain their front office staff and continue to be guided by their current leadership.

“The New York Mets are deeply grateful to the staff and players of the Syracuse Mets and Brooklyn Cyclones. These franchises have created two of the best fan-bases in Minor League Baseball and we are excited to continue our affiliation with these cities,” said M. Scott Havens, President of Business Operations, New York Mets. “With their acquisition by DBH, both clubs will have greater dedicated resources and player development tools to set them up for successful seasons for years to come.”

After the acquisition closes, fans in both communities will continue cheering for their teams at the esteemed ballparks they know and love, with the Cyclones playing at Maimonides Park along the Coney Island boardwalk and the Syracuse Mets at NBT Bank Stadium.  

The Syracuse Mets have one of the most storied histories in all of Minor League Baseball (MiLB). The franchise has played in the International League in all but five years since its inaugural season in 1934 and became an affiliate of the big-league Mets in 2019. The Cyclones, meanwhile, have been affiliated with the New York Mets since they debuted in 2001. The club plays in front of one of the most unique backdrops in MiLB: the world-famous Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk and The Cyclone, a wooden rollercoaster that is the inspiration for the club’s name.

“We are excited to grow our relationship with DBH as they work to finalize this sale,” said Andy Green, Mets Senior Vice President, Player Development. “Our affiliates provide valuable steppingstones for our players in these communities, but also family-friendly experiences for our fans in those cities. As we’ve seen in Binghamton, DBH will strengthen our affiliates from a baseball and fan perspective.”

Through its roster of affiliated clubs across the country, DBH works to support local passions and priorities with national reach and scale, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into club operations as well as providing new value-generating opportunities in partnership with MiLB.

"These two franchises each uniquely embody what MiLB is all about,” said Pat Battle and Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of DBH, respectively. “The Cyclones carry on the rich legacy of professional baseball in Brooklyn, where their connection to the community keeps the game's vibrant tradition thriving in New York City’s most populous borough. The Syracuse Mets are a cornerstone of Central New York, where the franchise has deeply connected with the community while drawing fans from across the region for generations. We’re thrilled to add both to our roster and continue growing our relationship with the Mets. We look forward to enhancing the distinct fan experience at Maimonides Park and NBT Bank Stadium while ensuring both ballparks remain year-round destinations for affordable, family-friendly entertainment for years to come.”

Subject to obtaining the consent of the league and satisfying other standard closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed promptly.

 

About Syracuse Mets

The Syracuse Mets are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They are located in Syracuse, New York, and play their home games at NBT Bank Stadium, which opened in 1997 and has a seating capacity of 10,815. The Mets are named for their major league affiliate, the New York Mets.

About Brooklyn Cyclones

The Brooklyn Cyclones are a Minor League Baseball team of the South Atlantic League and the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They are based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, and play at Maimonides Park, just off the Coney Island Boardwalk. From their founding in 2001 through 2020, the Cyclones competed in the Class A Short Season New York–Penn League (NYPL).

About Diamond Baseball Holdings

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.