When the Wilpons were dreaming of Citi Field a decade or so ago, a night like Monday had to be what they had in mind.
A championship-caliber team on the field, every green seat and every suite filled. Lines about 30 people deep in the gift shop and $12 beers flowing like they were water. Celebs everywhere and an absolutely electric atmostphere that not just rivals Shea Stadium, but would make it a distant memory.
If you were lucky enough to be in Citi Field Monday, that's exactly what you got. It was a night Mets fans - and their owners - have dreamed out for a long time.