This year’s trip to the Syracuse Mets’ annual open house, we decided not to wait for the official tour of the downstairs guts of NBT Bank Stadium. My dear wife Karen, terrific daughter Elisabeth and hubby-to-be George Three know our way around thanks to the expertise of previous guides.
In the locker room, I spied the name of pitcher Robert Gsellman, owner of a lively right arm who’s given the parent New York Mets plenty of spirited innings but last season spent time in Syracuse to rehab from injury. That’s how the relationship works best, for players and fans. Yes, players come down to this squad if they lose their way up in the bigs, slump, and the decision makers hope time spent well producing in Syracuse will do wonders.
Alas, the big leaguers are on strike.
So we shall see who will fill these jerseys from the minor league organization when the opening day of April 5 arrives.
Mark Bialczak 
I hear they are playing ball… so get ready! And I am so glad you are ready too!
And cool tour!
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Yes, we will hear Play Ball this season, and we will be ready, Nance. I was glad to take my friends on the tour with us.
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The bold red and blue look ready for bodies in motion!
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They will be in action the first week of April right in front of our eyes, Karla!
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If there’s a bright side to the strike it’s that the big league’s loss is the little league’s gain.
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Now they will be going up and down to benefit the bigs, Chris.
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You four should have your own jerseys and team placement.
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We do have our own jerseys, given away as a fan promotion. Ha. Good one, MBC, Wait until you see tomorrow’s post.
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I’m heading to all the posts now!
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ooh, cool. you guys could definitely be the guides at this point )
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If they need volunteers, good idea, Beth!
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