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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Highlights of Cuban free agent Aroldis Chapman's meeting with the Mets last week at Citi Field


1. Phone call from Rusty Staub!

2. Opportunity to buy Rolex for only $10 from nearby street vendor.

3. Stirring recital of "Casey at the Bat" performed by Mr. Fred Wilpon.

4. Flock of geese overhead, breaking stillness.

5. Jose Reyes' locker!

6. Power Point presentation of team 401(k) plan.

7. Tour of both World Championship trophies.

8. Stirring rendition of "Yer a Better Man than I Am, Gunga Din!" performed by Mr. Fred Wilpon.

9. Pose for picture with Mr. Met mascot (Omar Minaya).

10. Seinfeld rerun on office TV.

11. Giant "VIVA FIDEL" message on Jumbotron.

12. New York Style Pizza!

13. Heroic restarting of Mr. Fred Wilpon's heart with fibulator.

14. Chance to get tickets to ALCS.