Captain Shorts Wears The Apple's "Captain Shorts" T-Shirt On Mets Broadcast

I swear this is not Photoshopped

I was lucky enough to spend Sunday afternoon celebrating Mike Piazza at Citi Field with 800 or so friends known as The 7 Line Army. I was on my way out of Citi Field after the game when I got this tweet:

I almost fell down the steps from laughing. There was Captain Shorts doing his thing on SNY wearing one of The Apple's Captain Shorts T-Shirts on the broadcast. He even turned it backwards so that it would show on camera. I had absolutely no idea that this was happening.

It's Time: Mets Opening Day In Pictures

It's sometimes hard to explain to other people what Opening Day means to us fans.  I've tried to capture the experience, from tailgate to pre-game to the post game high five from Captain Shorts in a four minute music video using pictures I took as well as additional photography from Sharon Chapman, Kerel Cooper, Paul Hadsall, Shannon Shark, Alejandra Villa and Laura Lapidus. The track is "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons. Enjoy!

Mets Opening Day 2013 "It's Time" from The Apple on Vimeo.

The Daniel Murphy Opening Day Singalong: Together We Can Embarrass Our Second Baseman

If you know me, then you know I love me some good old fashioned nonsense. That's why when my buddy Darren at The 7 Line asked me to help spread the word about singing happy birthday to Daniel Murphy on Opening Day, I jumped at the chance.

Darren's plan is to spread the word through downloadable flyers and serenade the Mets second baseman during his first AB.

For all the details check out Darren's post here.

No Mets were harmed in the writing of this story. Follow me on Twitter @readtheapple.

The Apple Nominated For 3 Mazzy Awards

On Saturday, Mets bloggers and fans will be gathering at Donovan's Pub in Woodside, Queens for the first ever live Mazzy Awards. The Mazzys, invented by those scamps over at MetsPolice.com, started as a virtual awards show which existed entirely on their blog.  This year however, the event is going live because the only thing bloggers like more than patting themselves on the back is being able to drink while doing it.

The Apple has been nominated in three categories, Best Writer, Best Looking and Fan of the Year.

I don't expect to take home any hardware.

The 7 Line Gives Mets Fans More Value For Their Opening Day Buck

The Mets Opening Day ticket price increase has been well documented both here and elsewhere. However there are options. As a matter of fact, it would seem Mets fans looking to score Opening Day tickets right now have at least 3 options.

Option 1: Stay home
Who could blame you. With Opening Day prices shooting up this year I can't blame anyone who wants no part of it.   If you do want to go to the game though there are other options.

Upcoming Events: 7 Line Calendar Release Party & Mets Food Drive

Saturday, November 10, 2012: 7 Line Calendar Release Party/Fundraiser & Canned Food Drive
For those of you lucky enough to have gasoline in your tank, why not come down to McFadden's Citi Field this Saturday night for The 7 Line's 12 Months of Orange & Blue calendar release party. In the wake of Super Storm Sandy, the event is now doubling as a fundraiser and canned food drive to benefit the victims of the devastating storm. This year The Apple is an official sponsor of the calendar so stop by and say hi if you can. Look for the giant banner!

The Apple: Proud Sponsor Of The 2013 "12 Months Of Orange And Blue" Calendar

This year The Apple has joined forces with OnTheBlack, Mets Bro, Guys From Queens and  McFadden's to sponsor the 2013 edition of The 7 Line's world famous 12 Months of Orange & Blue calendar. We'll be kicking off the festivities with a party at McFadden's Citi Field on November 10th.  Details to follow shortly but for now, here's a preview video to whet your appetite...

The 12 Months of Orange and Blue 2013 (The 7 Line Calendar Girls) from The 7 Line on Vimeo.

Mets Will Host Michael Kay Night Friday Vs. Braves

Before the start of the 2012 Major League Baseball season, New York radio "personality" Michael Kay predicted the Mets would win between 55-59 games and be a 100+ loss team. During their recent road trip, the Mets surpassed his prediction and brought their win total to a gaudy 65. To celebrate this triumphant  accomplishment, the Mets will celebrate "Michael Kay Night" on Friday, September 7 when they return to Citi Field to take on the Atlanta Braves.  As part of the promotion, the first 15,000 fans entering Citi Field for the 7:10 PM game will receive a commemorative t-shirt.

Koncept: "It's Amazin'" Mets Music Video

Whenever I hear someone has written a song about the Mets I cringe. I cringe even more when I hear it's a hip-hop track but I've got to give it up to Koncept and the guys at The 7 Line. Not only does this not suck, it's actually pretty damn catchy. I like that they stay away from player references which can instantly make a song seem dated. I give it 4 Apples out of 5. It's certainly better than that Ron Artest Mets song. If we can get a remix with Nas on it i'll bump that rating up to a 5. Check it out and judge for yourself.

"It's Amazin'" by Koncept is available on iTunes here

Captain Shorts Wants To Save You Some Money

Captain Shorts knows he needs to look his best when he's high fiving the Mets after a big win. The good captain also knows a good deal when he sees one and that's why he's sharing this discount code with you.

For a limited time, use the discount code CAPTAINSHORTS at www.the7line.com and get 10% off your entire order. Because the captain knows looking good shouldn't have to cost a fortune. So head over to The 7 Line now and save some cash. Make sure to tell them Captain Shorts sent you!

Join The Apple At McFaddens NYC Tonight For The 7 Line's Calendar Release Party

Do you like drinking?  Do you like pretty girls?  Do you like drinking with pretty girls?

If you answered yes to any of these questions than why not come down to McFaddens in NYC (NOT Citi Field) for The 7 Line's Girls of Blue and Orange calendar release party.  Several Mets bloggers will be in attendance as well as all 12 calendar girls.  If you're keeping score at home that's 12 more girls than are usually found when Mets bloggers get together.

The entire staff of The Apple (me) will be on hand and I'll be signing your laptops, smartphones or printouts of any of my articles. See you there.

When:

December 3, 2011 9:00PM

Where:

McFaddens Saloon NYC

800 Second Ave, Manhattan, NY 10017

More Info Here

Some Photos From The Mets Elimination Celebration On Sept. 15

A little rain could not stop the celebration

Congratulations To Darren and The 7 Line For Getting On The Weather Channel Today

Not Doing Anything Today? Come Out To Douglaston And Meet The Mets

If you don't already have plans for today, why not join me at Strawberry's Sports Grill for Douglaston Community Day.  If you can find me there I've got some Apple stickers to give out. Darren from The 7 Line will be doing his thing and there is even a rumor that Media Goon from Mets Police will make an appearance. Details here & after the break...

Reyes Injury Shifts The Spotlight Onto The Mets First Openly Bay Player

While Jose Reyes latest trip to the DL comes as a disappointment to all, there is one Mets player who is enjoying an unintended benefit.  After being cast aside by fans for most of the year, Jason Bay has been thrust into the spotlight and so far he has responded with improved performance on the field.

The 7 Line & On The Black Go To Bat For "The Kid"

Join my friends at The 7 Line and On The Black in showing their love & support for Gary Carter as he battles brain cancer.  According to Darren at The 7 Line, 100% of the profits (roughly $20 a shirt) go to the Gary Carter Foundation.  

Support one of the most exciting players in Mets history and get a cool shirt as well by purchasing one here. 

Join The Apple & The 7 Line Tonight For "Don't Trade Reyes Part 2"

Join me tonight at the Shea Bridge in support of Darren Meenan and The 7 Line's "Don't Trade Reyes" movement.  In case you are unaware of what this is, Darren explains it a lot better than I could:

Mets T-Shirt Maker At Center Of Sweatshop Investigation

Mets fan Darren Meenan has been in the news a lot this week.  The self made T-shirt magnate has made the media rounds this week discussing his T-shirt business, a campaign to keep Jose Reyes in NY and his recent dismissal from Citi Field.  While most of the attention has been positive, the Douglaston native may soon find himself in some very hot water with the Feds.

Breaking News: Free Darren Meenan!

According to our sources, longtime friend of the Apple Darren Meenan was dragged from Citi Field in shackles for having the audacity to put his URL on his sign.  Here at The Apple we have been on the phones trying to negotiate a safe return of Meenan to the blogging community but we are being met with a lot of resistance from the Mets.  Please help us by writing your local congressman and asking them to please help us get Darren home.  If that sounds like too much work you can also help by buying one of these.

Mets Bloggers Leave Their Mom's Basements To Grill Meat / Watch Baseball

On April 8th 2011, several Mets bloggers left the safety of their mother's basements to watch their beloved team lose to the Nationals.  Among those in attendance were sandwich expert Ted Berg, Mets author extraordinaire Matt Silverman, optimistic Mets fan Mike "Ceetar" Donato, Mets t-shirt magnate Darren Meenan of The 7 Line, Twitter superstar Ramon "GrevensEpiphany" Martinez,  Apple fans Ron Mazzola and Richard Madison, and Kerel "too handsome to be photographed" Cooper of On The Black.