Author Archives: Dan Capwell

About Dan Capwell

A Mets fan since 1971, Dan spent many summer nights of his childhood watching the Mets on WOR Channel Nine, which his Allentown, PA cable company carried. Dan was present at Game 7 of the 1986 World Series and the Todd Pratt Walkoff Game in 1999. He is also the proud owner of two Shea Stadium seats. Professionally, Dan is a Marketing Manager in the Bulk Materials Handling industry. He lives in Bethlehem PA with his wife and son, neither of whom fully get his obsession with the Mets.

In A Word: Shaky

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Dan Capwell

It took all of three batters to bring Matt Harvey’s channeling of Doc Gooden circa 1985 to a screeching halt. Chase Utley’s two-out, first inning homerun stunned the Citi Field crowd last night and temporarily at least, silenced the raucous … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2015 Games | 10 Comments

You Read it Here First: Mets Will Win NL East (This Year)

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Dan Capwell

First off, I promise this will not end with the phrase “April Fool.” I realize that all March baseball stats need to be taken with several grains of salt, or as put best by the late great Ralph Kiner, hope … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015 Spring Training | 3 Comments

Mets’ Murphy’s Hope: Health and Hits

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Dan Capwell

It is that time of year again: the usual Spring Training fluff pieces are in full flower. One of the more interesting quotes so far in this newborn season came from new Mets hitting coach Kevin Long, who predicts that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015 Spring Training | 18 Comments

Wilmer Flores, Meet Keith Miller

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Dan Capwell

If you had Wilmer Flores in the pool as the Mets Opening Day shortstop, get ready to collect. As incredible as it sounds, the Mets, a team hoping to vault into contention via their cache of young pitchers,  are actually … Continue reading →

Posted in 14-15 Offseason | 24 Comments

Can Prospects Save the Mets?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dan Capwell

Ok, in less than ten days we can finally begin to change the conversation in this terrible, boring, frustrating, no-good Mets offseason. The official date for pitchers and catchers is February 19th, although many Mets players have already matriculated down to … Continue reading →

Posted in 14-15 Offseason | 12 Comments

Liars!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Dan Capwell

In today’s Newsday, Steven Marcus reports that tickets sales for the Mets are up by nearly 20% over last year and that season ticket sales are up nearly 13%. (Take that Leigh Castergine). We were told by Sandy Alderson that … Continue reading →

Posted in 14-15 Offseason | 10 Comments

So This “Thor”– He is Really, Really, Really Good, Right?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Dan Capwell

The Mets have once again turned down the opportunity to fill their most gaping lineup hole, choosing instead to hold onto prized pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard rather than trade him for an all-star shortstop. That is at least two and possibly … Continue reading →

Posted in 14-15 Offseason | 22 Comments

It’s All on Alderson Now

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Dan Capwell

Raise your hand if you had Michael Cuddyer, John Mayberry, Jr and  Sean Gilmartin as the additions to the Mets roster for 2015. I know it isn’t even Christmas yet, but the feeding frenzy that was the last two days … Continue reading →

Posted in 14-15 Offseason | 11 Comments