Tag Archive: John Franco

Mar 22

Congrats To David Wright Being Appointed 4th Captain In Mets History

The Mets yesterday made it official appointing David Wright Captain of the New York Mets…

Dec 12

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The “Scenes From Yesterday’s Mets Holiday Party” Edition 12-12-12

Yesterday I attended  the Mets annual Holiday party at Citi Field. On hand to greet the children of P.S 43 and Scholars’ Academy ( both in Far Rockaway Queens and both are areas greatly affected by Hurricane Sandy) were former Mets closer, John Franco, first baseman, Ike Davis, Mets General Manager, Sandy Alderson and one …

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Sep 19

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The “Lets Be Rational” Edition 09-19-12

  Sometimes I think that the Mets truly are snake bit. Take yesterday for instance, Adam Rubin – the Mets beat reporter for E.S.P.N. New York broke the story that the Mets are considering trading first baseman Ike Davis. Needless to say the Four Horseman Of The Apocalypse came sweeping in on their fire breathing …

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Sep 10

It was good that the Mets honored Chipper Jones, after all, they created him

Chipper treated Shea Stadium like his own backyard……and Friday the Mets honored him for it. Hey, in a couple of years, Derek Jeter is going to retire, I’m sure the Mets want to give him something too. You know this all could have been avoided right? I blame Bobby Valentine, Al Leiter, Armando Benitez and …

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Aug 08

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The ” Footage From Yesterdays 2013 All Star Game Logo Unveiling” Edition 08-08-12

Yesterday I had the honor of being invited by the Mets to witness the unveiling of the logo for the 2013 All Star Game which will be held at our very own Citi Field. Mets announcers, Howie Rose and Gary Cohen acted as emcees for the event, which saw former Mets All Stars such as …

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Apr 04

A Few Reasons To Catch A Mets Game This Summer

From our frinds in the Mets Media Relations Department   FLUSHING, N.Y., April 5, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the lineup of special offers and new attractions at Citi Field for the 2012 season. The Mets 50th Anniversary season starts with Opening Day today with the Mets hosting the Atlanta Braves at …

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Feb 27

Audio: John Franco In Studio With Boomer & Carton Talking All Things Mets

John Franco joins Boomer & Carton of WFAN and talks about all things from Tejada arriving late to the the beer ban up at Fenway. Audio courtesy of WFAN.

Feb 25

Mets Release 2012 Calender Of Promotions

From the Mets Media Relations Department: FLUSHING, N.Y., February 25, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the promotional schedule for the 2012 season at Citi Field. The Mets will give away 490,000 items to fans of all ages and special events will include Banner Day (Sunday, May 27) and the Mets Hall of …

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Feb 23

Meet John Franco & Mr. Met On Monday, Buy Tickets In The Citi Pre Sale

This just in fom our friends in the Media Relations Department METS GREAT JOHN FRANCO & MR. MET TO VISIT THREE MANHATTAN LOCATIONS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 TO HIGHLIGHT SPECIAL TICKET PRESALE FOR METS FANS Two-Day Promotion Offers Exclusive Opportunity for Mets Single-Game Tickets Before Being Made Available to General Public New York, NY – …

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Feb 01

This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The “My Thoughts On The John Franco To The Mets Hall Of Fame Debate” 02-01-12

Last week it was announced that on June 3, 2012, long time Mets closer – and all around good guy, John Franco will be elected to the Mets Hall of Fame. This has caused great debate among many Mets fans. The pro Franco faction will point to his longevity (14 seasons with the Mets), his …

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