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.

The Mets: Gone in Ten Years?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Dan Capwell

Somewhat ancient history already, but right before this season got started the Mets and the Blue Jays played a two-game set in Olympic Stadium, the former home of the now-relocated Montreal Expos. Nearly 97,000 fans turned out for a nostalgic … Continue reading →

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Prisoners to “Potential?”

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Dan Capwell

Nice win last night. An encouraging outing by Jenrry Mejia and Lucas Duda hits two homers. Duda’s heroics coming the day after he was named the starting first baseman. Maybe it’s age, but the cynic in me wonders what both … Continue reading →

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If Ruben Tejada is the Answer, What was the Question?

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Dan Capwell

I wonder if Ruben Tejada did a little dance when news of Wilmer Flores’ demotion to AAA was announced. I’ll bet Omar Quintanilla was happy as well. Barring a trade (yeah right), Tejada and Q will be respectively, the Mets’ … Continue reading →

Posted in 13-14 Offseason | 23 Comments

Mets 2014: The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Dan Capwell

“We’ll spend more…if the fans come to the games.” Sandy Alderson, as quoted by Metsblog Imagine any other product or service provider saying this to or about their customers! I am stunned that this comment hasn’t been more widely picked … Continue reading →

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Halfway There

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Dan Capwell

Merry Christmas everyone. While the past few years with the Mets have tempered my enthusiasm for baseball somewhat (OK, greatly) this time of year does signal that we’ve reached the halfway point in the offseason. I think “halfway there” also … Continue reading →

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Rumors Buzz; Fans Get Stung

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Dan Capwell

Some Winter Meetings so far, eh? Ready for another day of nothing from the Mets? Brace yourself for Sandy Alderson’s parting quotes about “laying the groundwork.” Sure, point to the calendar and say that Opening Day is four months away. … Continue reading →

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Goners: Ike, Murphy and…Lagares?

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Dan Capwell

Joe’s recent post asking what three moves each of us would make if we were Mets GM got me to thinking. Given the current state of the Mets franchise, I don’t think that there are three moves that would make … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Rules for The Mets

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dan Capwell

Yes, I get the irony of making this statement in a post built around a trade proposal, but I think we have to be realistic about the Mets this offseason. Given the state of the Wilpon’s finances, I sense that … Continue reading →

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