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Opening ceremonies as the Mets host the Padres on Opening Day at Citi Field, April 13, 2009. Newsday Photo / Ana P. Gutierrez.

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CITI FIELD, NY: Monday, April 13, 2009--- The Mets are introduced at Citi Field for the home opening game against San Diego. Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan

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New York Mets Jose Reyes swings away during the first inning of their Opening day game against the Padres at the new Cit iField on the evening of April 13, 2009 (Newsday Photo / Thomas A. Ferrara)

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