Ok great...thanks for the feedback everyone!
To get an easy 10k MR pts doesnt sound like a bad idea...spend $1000 in 3 months. no fee so i can keep it open.
I recently got the PRG and plan to hold onto that until the annual fee is due and then I plan to upgrade to the Platinum. So by having the blue and the Plat, all my pts will upgrade to MR first. sounds like a plan!
One I meet my spend for my SPG Amex, then ill apply for this card
Last question...is there a link comparing MR express > MR > first.