METS ANNOUNCE 2010 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE

Amazin' Getaways Spring Training Official Trip Packages Provide Fans Opportunity To Watch Mets at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

FLUSHING, N.Y., November 16, 2009 - The New York Mets will open their 2010 Spring Training schedule Tuesday, March 2 vs. Atlanta at 1:10 p.m. at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The 35-game exhibition schedule begins Tuesday, March 2 when the Mets host the Atlanta Braves, the first of 18 home games in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Tickets for Mets Spring Training games will go on sale at Tradition Field Saturday, January 23 at 10 a.m. Tickets and information are available online at mets.com or traditionfield.com or by calling 772-871-2115. Game times for all Spring Training games are subject to change.

The Mets, in conjunction with Spring Training USA, also today announced the launch of the 2010 Amazin' Getaways spring training trip packages with three departures from New York scheduled for: Thursday, March 11; Friday, March 19, and Friday, March 26.

Each package includes a Meet and Greet with a Mets player or coach along with a custom Mets sports merchandise bag. Amazin' Getaway packages start at $594 (including tax) per person and includes hotel accommodations, rental car, and game tickets. A limited number of fans can sign up for the Mets VIP Spring Training Batting Practice Experience at Tradition Field. Trips depart from the three New York area airports. For more information about Amazin' Getaways visit www.mets.com/amazingetaways or call (888) 419-5556.

A division of Sports Marketing USA, Spring Training USA has been in business since 1991 and currently works with 17 Major League Baseball teams to provide fans with the unique opportunity to see and meet their favorite team during Spring Training action.

The Mets will start their 2010 Major League season Monday, April 5 at 1:10 p.m. vs. the Florida Marlins at Citi Field.

2010 NEW YORK METS SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE

Tue. March 2 Atlanta Braves Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Wed. March 3 Atlanta Braves Disney 1:05 p.m.

Thurs. March 4 St. Louis Cardinals Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Fri. March 5 Florida Marlins Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m St. Louis Cardinals Jupiter 1:05 p.m.

Sat. March 6 Washington Nationals Viera 1:05 p.m.

Sun. March 7 Washington Nationals Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Mon. March 8 Florida Marlins Jupiter 1:05 p.m.

Tue. March 9 Houston Astros Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Wed. March 10 Atlanta Braves Disney 1:05 p.m.

Thurs. March 11 Boston Red Sox Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Fri. March 12 Minnesota Twins Ft. Myers 1:05 p.m.

Sat. March 13 Detroit Tigers Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Sun. March 14 Florida Marlins Jupiter 1:05 p.m.

Mon. March 15 St. Louis Cardinals Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Tue. March 16 OFF

Wed. March 17 Boston Red Sox Ft. Myers 1:05 p.m.

Thurs. March 18 Florida Marlins Jupiter 7:05 p.m.

Fri. March 19 Minnesota Twins Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Sat. March 20 St. Louis Cardinals Jupiter 1:05 p.m.

Sun. March 21 University of Michigan Port St. Lucie 11:10 a.m. Houston Astros Kissimmee 1:05 p.m.

Mon. March 22 Washington Nationals Viera 1:05 p.m.

Tue. March 23 Atlanta Braves Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Wed. March 24 Houston Astros Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Thurs. March 25 St. Louis Cardinals Jupiter 1:05 p.m.

Fri. March 26 Florida Marlins Jupiter 1:05 p.m.

Sat. March 27 Washington Nationals Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Sun. March 28 St. Louis Cardinals Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Mon. March 29 Florida Marlins Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m. Washington Nationals Viera 1:05 p.m.

Tue. March 30 St. Louis Cardinals Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Wed. March 31 Florida Marlins Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Thurs. April 1 Washington Nationals Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m.

Fri. April 2 Tampa Bay Rays St. Petersburg 6:05 p.m.

Sat. April 3 Baltimore Orioles Sarasota 1:05 p.m.