Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): many of the Iron Triangle buildings across from the ballpark have been demolished (IMG_2303a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): looking north over 126th Street as seen from a moving Manhattan-bound #7 train (IMG_2304)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): activity in Mets Plaza approximately 90 minutes before first pitch (IMG_2308)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): in Mets Plaza, a Citi Perks representative offers complimentary "Let's Go Mets" placards (IMG_2310)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): in Mets Plaza, a vendor hawks the new issue of Mets Magazine (IMG_2311a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): outside the rotunda, the "Early Entry" sign was put out by mistake - the "Early Entry" perk is only good on weekends (IMG_2312)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): fans are being searched prior to being allowed to enter the ballpark (IMG_2314)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): 2017 magnetic schedules await distribution - all fans attending today's game received one (IMG_2315a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): today's starting lineup, as shown on giant Topps baseball cards at the top of the rotunda (IMG_2316)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): concession prices for Hot Dogs and other ballpark favorites - a hot dog is $6,50, a bag of Wise Cheez Doodles is $2.75, a fountain soda is $6.25 (IMG_2317a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): pre-game look at the Shea Bridge - note the new "Citi Pavilion" sign, and this year Dunkin Donuts declares themselves to be the official coffee of the Mets (IMG_2318)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): a fan wearing a Dwight Gooden shirt watches the pre-game activity (IMG_2319a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): during batting practice, the 1986 "Let's Go Mets Go" video was played on the Citi Vision, albeit not in its entirety (IMG_2320a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): Burgers and Fries concession stand in the left field corner of the Promenade level (IMG_2321)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): Snack Express concession stand serving the Promenade Outfield seating - nachos are $7.50, Cracker Jacks are $5.50, pretzel braid is $6.75, souvenir beer is $12.50 (IMG_2322a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): the "2016 National League Wild Card" pennant looks "brighter" than the others (IMG_2323)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): promo for the Matt Harvey Garden Gnome giveaway (April 22 v. Washington - first 15,000 fans) (IMG_2326a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): "Opening Day 2017" graphics on the right field scoreboard (IMG_2329a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): the Citi Field cameraman only has eyes for starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard as catcher Rene Rivera and third base coach Glenn Sherlock make their way to the bullpen (IMG_2331)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): as starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard stretches in the outfield, fans are informed that the Opening Day ceremonies will begin in five minutes (IMG_2334a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): the pre-game ceremonies begin with the traditional presentation of a good-luck bouquet from members of the Shea family to the Mets manager - WOR's Howie Rose, master of ceremonies, is at the home plate mike (IMG_2338)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): the pre-game ceremonies begin with the traditional presentation of a good-luck bouquet from members of the Shea family to the Mets manager (IMG_2339a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): the pre-game ceremonies begin with the traditional presentation of a good-luck bouquet from members of the Shea family to the Mets manager (IMG_2342a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): former Met pitcher R.A. Dickey, now with the Braves, acknowledges the cheers and applause of the fans during the pre-game introductions (IMG_2343a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): former Met pitcher Bartolo Colon, now with the Braves, acknowledges the cheers and applause of the fans during the pre-game introductions - MC Howie Rose thanked Colon for "three enjoyable seasons" (IMG_2345a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): as Atlanta's starting lineup is announced, the Mets' coaches and non-starters take their place on the first base line (IMG_2347)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): Wilmer Flores is introduced to the crowd (IMG_2358a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): David Wright is introduced to the crowd (IMG_2359a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): after #18 Travis d'Arnaud, #30 Michael Conforto was supposed to be introduced, but instead they went straight to #32 Steven Matz - Conforto can only smile as Matz sticks his face into the shot (IMG_2361a)
Gary Dunaier:
Citi Field, 04/03/17 (Opening Day): Matt Harvey is introduced to the crowd (IMG_2363a)
