It is safe to say that the New York Mets have surpassed expectations so far this season. In celebration of this, FOCO has announced the release of a limited edition Mr. Met New York Mets Bobble Dubblz Bobblehead. This highly collectible item is a must-have for any Mets fan, especially those who have been following the teams outstanding performance on the field. This is the third launch of FOCO’s...
In anticipation of the 2024 MLB season and Spring Training right around the corner, FOCO has released a limited edition Mr. Met New York Mets Spring Training Bighead Bobblehead. This collectible captures the iconic and beloved mascot of the Mets in an energetic action pose, perfectly embodying the excitement of baseball’s preseason. The figure stands proudly atop a base themed after the...
Meet Mets fan Daniel. Daniel was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was 18-years-old. Ten years later, when he was 28, the medicine he was taking to help with the Crohn’s worked against him, resulting in a rare form of lymphoma. During these two difficult times, the Mets were there to help. I spoke with Daniel to learn more about the team’s impact on his hope, courage,...
We’re Mets fans. We like to collect Mets memorabilia. So, why not enjoy this off-season and take out the various pennants, bobbleheads, programs, baseball cards and whatever else you collect and share them while reminiscing about how you obtained them and what they mean to you. Leading off, I’ll share a picture of the Mets pennant I have from my childhood. I was almost born at Shea...
An MMO Fan Shot by Kevin Deutsch It was the bottom of the ninth when I walked into Keenan’s on Broadway in the Bronx, took a seat at the bar, and, hoping to spur the Mets toward a rally, clutched the Mr. Met charm on my key ring. The talisman had previously brought the Mets plenty of luck, like during their exhilarating run to the World Series in 2015. I’d squeezed it during every...
We’ve had some tough times us Mets fans. The road to 2015 has been fraught with heartache. We tell ourselves we’re used to it, we can handle it, but it hasn’t been easy. We take solace in whatever consolation may come our way. We’ve been more or less able to plan October events without compunction … no excuses for missing your cousin Marlena’s wedding to weird-eyebrow Sal from Bayonne. We...
In case you missed it yesterday, here’s the latest commercial featuring baseball’s most beloved mascot, our own Mr. Met. In this particular Madison Avenue episode, our four-fingered friend catches the Philly Phanatic who is up to some of his usual pranks. But little did we know that Mr. Met is a pretty good prankster himself… [iframe]<iframe width=”560″...
Updated 5/16 at 1:30pm: The Mets have been awarded the 2013 All-Star Game announced MLB commissioner Bud Selig today at a press conference at City Hall. In addition to Selig, Mayor Bloomberg, Fred Wilpon and of course Mr. Met were on hand for the announcement. “As we celebrate the franchise’s golden anniversary this year, I am pleased to award the 2013 All-Star Game to the New York...
Here is a re-post of the amazin’ designs that Kelly created for the 2013 All Star Game, which is expected to be played at Citi Field according to multiple reports, including ESPN New York. Major League Baseball plans to play the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, though an official announcement may not happen until later this year. Joe D. The only time the Mets have ever hosted “The...
There is Mr. Met getting the last bag full of Mets gear loaded on the truck as it gets ready to hit the road for Mets Camp in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mets.com also posted their projected lineup, rotation and top bullpen roles. Projected batting order 1. SS Jose Reyes: .282 BA, .321 OBP, .428 SLG, 11 HR, 54 RBI in 2010 2. OF Angel Pagan: .290 BA, .340 OBP, .425 SLG, 11 HR, 69 RBI in 2010 3. 3B...
I always tell my friends who are Yankee’s fans, it’s easy to be a Yankee fan. Everything is handed to you. To be a Met fan it takes a certain rare, albeit hopeful, yet borderline delusional personality. The Yankee’s are like the older brother that grew up a Hilton to the Mets kid who grew up in an orphanage. Ok that’s a bit extreme but the Yankees always seem to get all...
It was inevitable, but after some tense moments in the ninth inning that required the help of Francisco Rodriguez, the Mets finally did it. They clinched fourth place in the National League East with their 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. There were no mounted police present, making it easy for jubilant fans to run across the field. Of course, those jubilant fans were just kids...
