Tuesday’s Mets News: Final Opening Day at Shea
Sadly, the Mets are hosting their final Opening Day at Shea Stadium against the Phillies. All of the offseason Mets-Phillies hype has gotten me waiting for this series for a long time. I’m thrilled that it’s finally here. Below, you will find what the media has to say about the final Opening Day at Shea.
Newsday:
Far from Shea Stadium, Pedro scheduled for rehab - David Lennon reported that Pedro Martinez is down in Port St. Lucie rehabbing.
Were the Mets ‘Rickrolled’? - Carl MacGowan discusses the new singalong song the Mets are looking for.
Mets host final home opener today at Shea Stadium
Mets return to scene of last year’s disaster
New York Daily News:
Live blog: The last Opening Day at Shea Stadium
Mets set to Shea hi for last time
Citi may give old park new power - According to Adam Rubin, Aaron Heilman believes that the erection of Citi Field near Shea Stadium’s left field wall has made Shea a better hitting ballpark.
Team brass sees Astley as ghastly - Adam Rubin pointed out that Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” won as the new Mets eigth inning song, but nobody likes it.
New York Post:
SING ALONG WITH ASTLEY (NO JOKE)
AMAZIN’S 1ST PRIORITY: CLEAN STENCH OF ‘07
BRAWL TALK PERSISTS AS RIVALS LOCK HORNS
THIS FAN FINDS IT VERY HARD TO SHEA GOODBYE
SHEA, HEY! - The New York Post reported that the Mets will recognize William A. Shea in a pregame on-field ceremony prior to the final Opening Day at Shea Stadium.
New York Times:
Honor for Shea at Shea: He Brought Mets Here
The Star-Ledger:
BREAKING: Jamie Moyer does not throw hard
Game 6: Phillies at Mets - Jeremy Cothran provided the lineup for today’s game between the Phillies and the Mets.
Matt Wise put on 15-Day DL - Jeremy Cothran reported that Matt Wise was placed on the 15-day Disabled List due to a forearm contusion. The Mets replaced Wise’s roster spot with Carlos Muniz.
Never Gonna Give You Up…. - Jeremy Cothran included the video of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” to deter you from wanting this song played during the eigth inning at Shea Stadium or Citi Field.
