Mets Preparing For Monday's Opening Of Citi Field

As MLB nears the end of Opening Week '09, the thirst for baseball seems to remain strong, at least over the airwaves, as multiple teams report increased ratings for season openers. There seems to be a different story developing at the ballparks though, as the Rockies are just the latest of many teams struggling to match their season-ticket base of last year. But from all indications, the two new ballparks in N.Y. are mostly weathering the storm ahead of their highly-anticipated openings. The Mets ink yet another Signature Partner for Citi Field just ahead of its Monday unveiling, reaching a multi-year deal with Harrah's Entertainment. Meanwhile, the Yankees are set to open their new cathedral Thursday, and team President Randy Levine says even the 1,000-plus obstructed-view seats in centerfield are selling out.

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