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It is time to start planning the next Mets statue

May 6, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Now that the New York Mets plan to honor Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver with a statue at Citi Field, it is not too early to start debating the next one.

Don’t overlook minor league baseball on your next visit to New York City

April 4, 2019 Todd DeFeo

There is so much to see and do in New York City, and indeed, baseball is one of the great attractions in the “City That Never Sleeps.”

Reports: Mets planning to unveil Tom Seaver monument at Citi Field

March 8, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets plan to unveil a monument — possibly a statue — of Tom Seaver at Citi Field this season, reports indicate.

New York Mets to honor World Championship 1969 team

December 13, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will honor their World Championship 1969 team in June.

A real New York experience: Dining along the 7 Line

November 23, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Because the hipster invasion of Brooklyn tends to draw many of the headlines, many people mistakenly believe Brooklyn is the new hot borough. Here is why they are wrong.

Build statues at Citi Field to commemorate Mets’ history

June 23, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets have a storied history, and it’s time that history be commemorated with statues around Citi Field.

A look back at Shea Stadium

March 29, 2018 Todd DeFeo

It’s been nearly a decade since the wrecking ball sealed Shea Stadium’s fate. While gone, the venerable ballpark is certainly not forgotten.

Ty Cobb statue has a new home in The Georgia Peach’s hometown

March 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A statue of Ty Cobb that for years stood in front of Turner Field has a new home.

It’s only spring when baseball returns

March 16, 2017 Todd DeFeo

It’s not the blooming of the flowers of the budding of the trees that signals the arrival of spring. No, it’s only spring when baseball returns.

Mets to retire number of Mike Piazza

January 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets will retire Mike Piazza’s number during a July 30 ceremony, the team said today.