I know this is shocking, but we have yet another example of the Mets being too cheap. This time around, they've drastically cut ballpark security to the point that there are safety concerns.
From a budget report, via dnainfo.com, comes the following:
"Due to the cut backs in the budget [2013] we will be unable to maintain the high quality of security that the ballplayers, guests and staff are accustom [sic] to," a budget report reads. "In addition the greetings at the gates, exchange of pleasantries at the gates and along with the quailty [sic] of the seaching [sic] at the gates will be reduced."
The info reportedly comes from a former director of event and five other security supervisors, all of whom were let go as part of the cuts. Those cuts saw the average number of security guards at games dwindle from 186 to 130, along with the number of supervisors going from 43 to 34 and actual NYPD officers on site from 16 to 10.
The full report (read it if interested) notes several areas of the ballpark being uncovered by security, namely areas with high potential for fights, such as the designated smoking area. Some other areas that should be well-guarded, such as kids areas and where the players' wives sit, are also vulnerable, the report states.
This news comes on the heels of an offseason where the Mets reportedly charged minor-leaguers money to take part in mandatory offseason workouts. Rock on, Wilpon family.
