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Greetings Mets Lovers,

I will be attending the Mets vs Cardinals game on Tuesday July 27th. Are there any fun/must do at Citifield or near the stadium?

Thanks,

Jon

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Go RAYS, just figured I would stir up both the NY teams threads!!!!!!

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I've not been there yet, but it is my understanding that Citi itself is pretty much a baseball museum alone, so unless you have more that a few hours to kill you need not leave the premises. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants and higher-end concessions for you to get your nosh on. Otherwise, the USTA Tennis Center and the old World's Fair grounds are nearby (or what little the alien from Men In Black left standing :D), but Astoria ain't really Manhattan, brother.

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:banger thanks brother bumped ya to! thanks for the great advice

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Dropped a tough one last night to Lincecum and the Giants. Dickey pitched a great game...with ZERO run support. Seems to be a repetitive theme. :td

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There are no must do things near the stadium. As the poet said, the USTC is nearby, but will be a complete waste of time. You would be better served looking at it from the concourse of Citi Field. There is also Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It's a nice park, but after you've seen one squirrel you've seen them all. Belmont Park is nearby, but may be dark on Tuesday's.

Some nearby attractions are the
Queens Zoo
http://www.queenszoo.com/

N.Y. Hall Of Science
http://www.nysci.org/

& The Queens Museum
http://www.queensmuseum.org/

If you Don't have kids the museum is your best bet for something to do. With kids the hall of science is great.

Another option is Tailgating. This is never a problem when we go, Though the cops have been extra hard on us with the beer this year (cutting down on my heckling abilities). Put Beer in some red Solo Cups and keep the cans or bottles out of sight in the trunk and you'll be fine.

Do you plan on driving or taking the train?
#7 takes you to the stadium.

PM me if you need more help with directions or other places around Queens

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Buying stolen hubcaps across the street is a great way to pass the time while waiting for the gates to open.

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Beltran was a big help in his big return!!!!

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:td :td

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Hi!

http://www.centerfieldgate.com/wp-co...rianwilson.jpg

GO GIANTS!!

:D

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Go New York




















































Yankees!!!!

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Two consecutive games and not one freakin run???? I mean they are professional ball players right? Another pitching gem (this one from Niese) BLOWN by the Mets.

:td :td :td

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Being a Mets and Rays fan it's a good thing I'm married or I'd never score!!

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:r :r :r

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Saw a great t-shirt on a guy yesterday, Mac, and I'm gonna try to find you one. Following that old public service ad, it read "This is your brain", and had a Yankee logo. Then it read "This is your brain on drugs", with a Mets logo.


Classic. :tu

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Nothing with a Yankees logo is allowed in my home. My youngest son has friends over all the time and they must "check" their Yankees hat at the door. :D

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Hell. I even own a Mets cap myself, and wear it every time they do something truly positive.





As you might guess, it's still pretty new. :r

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I can't believe I've never seen this thread.

The 0 runs since the allstar break, and the return of carlos has me a bit worried.

Pitching obviously been stellar.

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You still drunk, Chris? :D

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What are you implying Tom? lol

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Had I seen this earlier, Package contents might have been a little different.;)

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Dom...might have had to open the package outside. :r :r :r

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:r:r
You're safe with this one. Though random acts of..... Kindness;) may start showing up.:tu

one question how did the Kenny Lofton poster survive his tenure in NY?

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It was ROUGH!!! I have always been a HUGE Kenny Lofton fan...should see my collection. I rooted for Kenny to do well...but not the Yanks. :D

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I ain't implying jack, Chris . . . I'm just asking. ;)


Oh, and I checked on Lofton with the Yanks, and he didn't do much for us. He only played in 83 games, with 18 RBIs. So, no big gain, and no big loss either. :r

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Guess that makes you and his mom.:r:r

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Just dropping in....

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/fantasy/0...t1_cain_si.jpg

GO GIANTS! :D

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hahahahahahahahaha





ha! :r

Mac....fallen to third.....

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We should block Yankee, Phillie and Braves fans from here.

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It was good to see the Mets avoid a 3rd straight shutout.

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Looks like the league has caught up with Takahashi. 21 earned runs over his last 19 1/3 innings. Call it a hunch, but R.A. Dickey won't keep his pace up either.

Good news though Ollie Perez pitched 6+ STRONG innings yesterday.......For the Buffalo Bisons:td
He should be back in the rotation before you know it.:r:r

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BAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! :td :td

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K-Rod tried to give it away! At least it wasn't a series sweep. :D

Tied for second place...at the moment. :tu

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You know your team is going places when the best thing you can say about them is "at least we weren't swept"........in a 4 game series.:td:r:r

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And we have SOLE POSSESSION of second place (that was for you Keith)!!! :tu

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Just heard on the news Ollie set to join team in AZ! :tu

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BOOOOOOO :td :td But snce we are paying him $12 million a year...he can't stay at Buffalo forever.

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Mets finally win a game. :tu

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Would you make this trade?
Ollie for the Cubs Zambrano?
Cubs eat Ollie's contract, Mets eat Zambrano's. Even swap.

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No...we don't need another aging veteran past his prime in NY.

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Dob's
Zambrano June 1, 1981
Ollie August 15, 1981

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And your point is what Dom? Both have seen their best years go by already. Ollie has never "panned" out and Z is a damn "head case".

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Sometimes a change of scenery works wonders. I agree you are swapping total headcases.
However Fausto Carmona went from 19-8 in 2007 to 5-12 in 2009, He has come back this year to 9-7 with a 3.63 era on a horrible Cleavland team
Same can be said of Francisco Liriano 12-3 2006 5-13 2009. He is 7-7 This year though his era is only 3.76. Not bad for th A.L. Both of these pitchers are only 1.5 younger then Ollie and zambrano. Guess I Just don't think either is done yet.

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Yea....I spoke way too soon!!

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How the hell do we get "smoked" by the Diamondbacks...13-2??? Are you kidding me?? First time Beltran & Reyes have been in the lineup together since 20 May 09 and we score 2 runs??? WTF!! :td :td

Only positive note is that the Phillies lost too. :D

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Don't overlook Castillo! 2-4 in his return. The Mets are well on their way!:rolleyes:

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Braves win!!!
Phils Win!!!
Mets??? First pitch 10:10 EST

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Not sure if we can take the pressure...especially after getting swept by lowly Arizona. :td

Sure glad I stayed up til 2AM watching us get swept last night.

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At least you got to see highlights of Billy Wagner spitting the bit. Made me feel warm and fuzzy when I watched it.