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Hundreds Line Up To Join Mr Met's Posse
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Ben Yakas
Published Mar 8, 2010
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Let us be realistic: this is probably not the Mets' year. Yes, they signed slugger Jason Bay, but every other piece of news to emerge during the off-season and in the early days of spring training has pointed toward another ill-fated season filled with bad luck, bad twists, and fluke injuries. But for 16 lucky fans, all that doesn't matter, since they'll get to hang out with Mr. Met!
The Mets are currently hiring for spots in their Pepsi Party Patrol, who serve as Mr. Met's entourage, both on the field (throwing t-shirts into the crowd) and off (going to publicity events). More than 700 people have applied for one of the 16 positions, reports the Post. And they'll not only be accompanying Mr Met; they'll be serving as his spokesman, "since Mr Met is not allowed to speak" ...lest he starts lecturing everyone on the perils of sex addiction.
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