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training, Bremer says. “A lot of what people won’t see was
constructed for the benefit of the team — the guts of the stadium,”
he says. “It is an enormous undertaking.”
The weight room, kitchens, conference rooms, physical
therapy, visitor’s locker room, and management offices all
received their first major makeovers since 1988. Every seat in
the stadium was replaced. New protective netting spans the
length of the fan seating area.
Fans will see a revamped main entrance way and a new
two-stop elevator. The recently completed party deck similar
to the first base side facilities allows fans to catch home runs
behind the left field fence from the foul pole to the existing
scoreboard.
The 2020 Grapefruit League Mets have a tough home
schedule. The team has 16 home games, including 11 against
2019 division champions. Three games will be against the
2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals, also
their National League East division rivals. American League >>
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TIM WALSH
Renovations to the practice fields at Clover Park were completed early in
order to be ready for the arrival of Mets players for Spring Training.
TIM WALSH
Weight training facilities were part of the renovation paid for by the State of
Florida, St. Lucie County and the Mets.
GREG GARDNER
This aerial photo taken Feb. 12 shows the bustle of activity as Clover Park is readied for opening day of Spring Training 2020.