Let's Play Two (for one)

With New York getting pounded by some real April weather (remember how April Showers Brings May Flowers used to actually make sense?) the Metsies decided to postpone last nights game before the gates even opened. First off I want to take an unusual step for me and applaud their decision to postpone the game well before it started. Last year both the Mets and Yanks opened the gates on nights where it was almost obvious no baseball was to be played, collected their fans parking and concession money, let them sit in the wet and cold for 90+ minutes and then called the game. It made economic sense for them - new ballparks, plenty of fans, but was a real gut punch to the loyal fanbase that showed up.

Whether for altruistic reasons this year (or merely because they knew nobody would show up anyway) the Mets decided to call yesterday's game before 6pm and schedule a classic, old-school, doubleheader for today at 4pm. Yes that's right, one of those goodie 2-for-1 opportunities that I personally never thought we would see at Citi Field. The Mets are clearly struggling with attendance - even with the Dodgers in town they still have well over 10,000 seats per game unsold, so this move probably made economic sense. They also moved Johan up to game one, so there should be fannies in the seats starting with the 4pm game, if the weather improves.

So, kudos to the Mets for going with the fan-friendly value option here, instead of trying to milk two separate gates today or Wednesday. With the team's improved play they could even be, gasp, in first place by 10pm tonight. However, as most of the educated NYaT community knows, it is statistically unlikely that any team sweeps a doubleheader, even if they are playing at home. So mother nature might have delivered some value to Met fans, but may also now be responsible for ending their win streak. But hey, you gotta believe!!

Any of our loyal readers heading out to Citi this afternoon?

Side note: The Metsies hit Philly this weekend for a series with their hated rival. The weather forecast is looking good and the Saturday 3pm matchup will likely be Doc Halladay (fresh off his first loss) vs. Mike (Hand-licker) Pelfrey. The game is sold out but there is plenty of inventory on Stubhub and I am seriously thinkin about making the trip. Startin to feel things turning around for my Mets!