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Reuters just posted this photo from tonight’s game at Citi! Ray from The Crazy Mets Fan posted the idea on our Facebook page and I whipped up the sign quickly before heading out to Citi.
I think the majority of New Yorkers are over-reacting about the approaching Hurricane, but I understand and agree with the actions being taken.
This weekends games have been canceled and tomorrow NYC and parts of Jersey are completely shut down.
Hope all of you guys stay safe!
I borrowed Marty’s DeLorean and shot this photo on Monday afternoon outside Citi Field. I guess those barriers were a good idea after all. The stadium was entirely unaffected from the Hurricane.
On a sad note… Mr. Met went missing after he thought it would be a good idea to go surfing at Long Beach to catch that epic wave. He had a “Break Point” moment and hasn’t been seen since Sunday. When the game was canceled he said SURF’S UP BITCHES! Well, he mimed it. If you see him tonight at Citi try and talk him out of it.
The Mets are taking this hurricane VERY serious. I took this photo about an hour ago outside McFaddens. They have the perimeter of the building barricaded with these flood gates. Luckily they left an opening to get into the bar, which will be closed off after the game tonight.
I asked around and was told that the Mets had to have these at the stadium when it was being built in order to get a certain insurance policy. A whole room in the stadium is dedicated to store them. They have to be prepared for the “100 year storm” that comes through Willets Point and completely floods the neighborhood.
If you’ve never been to Citi this corner of the building is closest to the bay. In the event of a flood this is below the water line meaning the water would rush in their direction.
I overheard some workers talking. A lady walking by asked “do you think this will hold if the water is to the top?”… answer: “I doubt it.”
We’ll see I guess. Better safe than sorry.
