Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: looking north over 126th Street as seen from a moving Manhattan-bound #7 train (IMG_5078)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: this freestanding "Mets Family Sundays" banner in Mets Plaza has fallen down (IMG_5080)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: "Mets Family Sundays" attractions set up in Mets Plaza - view looks away from Citi Field, towards Roosevelt Avenue (IMG_5081)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: "Mets Family Sundays" attraction set up in Mets Plaza - view looks away from Citi Field, towards Roosevelt Avenue (IMG_5082)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: in the rotunda, a worker places the giant Topps card of Juan Lagares into the appropriate slot in the Starting Lineup display (IMG_5085a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: in the rotunda, a worker moves Neil Walker's giant Topps card in the Starting Lineup display from the #3 position to the #4 slot to represent his position in the batting order for today's game (IMG_5086a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: new (to me): signage indicating a dedicated "Early Entry" lane for full and half season ticket holders (IMG_5091)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: today's giveaway item - Asdrubal Cabrera wristbands (first 15,000 fans) (IMG_5094)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: view from the Foxwods Club of fans waiting outside the ballpark, 20 minutes before the gates open (IMG_5098)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: with 15 minutes to go until the gates open, a couple of fans take advantage of their Early Entry benefit (IMG_5101)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: these three adult beverage concession stands next to each other (Beer and Wine, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Cocktails) raise the question - are the Mets trying to get their fans drunk? (IMG_5107a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: new this season at Blue Smoke - Mac and Cheese with choice of Brisket or Pulled Pork (IMG_5108)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: Shake Shack concession prices - burgers, flat-top dogs, crinkle cut fries (IMG_5109)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: Shake Shack concession prices - frozen custard (shakes, concretes, cups), beverages, beer (IMG_5110)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: Piazza Weekend (July 29-31 v. Colorado) is advertised on the marquee (IMG_5114a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: Piazza Weekend (July 29-31 v. Colorado) is promoted on the rotating billboard behind home plate (IMG_5116a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: Field level concourse in left field - the figural "m" sign indicates one of the two entrances to the M&M's Sweet Seats, formerly the Party City Party Zone (IMG_5120)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: the Left Field gate, an hour and 40 minutes before gametime (IMG_5124)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: a fan arriving via the Left Field gate receives his Asdrubal Cabrera wristbands, today's giveaway item for the first 15,000 fans (IMG_5126)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: a fan arriving via the Left Field gate has just received her Asdrubal Cabrera wristbands, today's giveaway item for the first 15,000 fans - it's only been 20 minutes since the gates opened, so they've got plenty to go around, for now
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: portal to the Field level from the Left Field gate - the Mets Prize Wheel is here (IMG_5133)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: escalator from the Field level to the upper levels - fans in sections 334-339 are directed to a different escalator (IMG_5134)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: a fan signing up to be a Designated Driver has the right attitude (IMG_5135)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: fans look over the giant 2015 Topps cards from the Starting Lineup display now being offered for sale at the Amazin' Memorabilia store - prices ranged from $150 to $350, with this Noah Syndergaard card priced at $350 (IMG_5142)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: a fan arriving via the Right Field gate receives his Asdrubal Cabrera wristbands, today's giveaway item for the first 15,000 fans (IMG_5145)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: "final score" graphics are shown on a monitor in the Scoreboard Operations room - unfortunately, they were a little premature in declaring Stephen Matz the winner (photo was taken an hour before the game started) (IMG_5146)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: entrance to the Foxwoods Club on the first base side (IMG_5148)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: activity in Mets Plaza and the Family Sunday attractions, an hour before game time (IMG_5150a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: a fan passes through one of the metal detectors, as seen in this zoom-lens shot taken from the Foxwoods Club (IMG_5152)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 07/10/16: performers in Mets Plaza (IMG_5153)
