We're Now a Two-Mets-Cap Household

The missus got us some free tickets to this past Tuesday night's Mets game. I tell you, the missus is a fine woman. And the seats may have been the best I've ever had at Shea. Ten rows from the field about thirty feet behind first base. Carlos Delgado is a large fella.

We were so damned close to the action that the missus' napkin ended up on the field.


I'll limit the talk about the game itself to saying that it was the best game of the year so far, with a come-from-behind victory in 12 innings sparked by some outstanding pitching and a couple of bench players.

We also took my Mets money for a spin. It's been burning a hole in my pocket. Foot-long Nathan's and a big fucking Pepsi in a souvenir cup. Then we dropped by the Mets Clubhouse Shop on the field level.

The missus thinks that Shawn Green's a cutie, so she was considering a #20 ladies jersey. I told her that his wasn't the best jersey in which to invest, as he probably wouldn't be here beyond this season. But she has yet to enjoy the excitement of Jose Reyes in person, and no one wants to be Mrs. Wright yet this season.

Alyssa Milano has a new line of baseball fashion for ladies, but we didn't stop for very long at that rack. You might be surprised to learn that her designs are a bit on the trashy side. The missus is not trashy.

So we focused on caps. There were some decent caps for ladies. And she almost went with a nice light blue number made out of a light cotton. But much to the missus' credit, she said, "But what about the caps that look like what the players wear." I swear to Christ, a tear nearly came to my eye.

For some reason, men's caps are huge. I've mentioned this in a previous (and recent) posting. The missus' head was positively swimming in them.

Then, off to the side, almost hidden from view, we saw it. From the Cooperstown Collection. I assume that means it's a classic design, but it didn't look familiar to me. Granted, I didn't pay much attention to the Mets in the 70s.

Still, this cap is beautiful. I'm almost jealous. I mean, I love my new Official Mets Batting Practice Cap, complete with racing stripe and NASCAR style, but the missus found a hat I've never seen anyone else wear. It's simple and lovely.

It's also adjustable, which means that I can wear it when the missus isn't looking.