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: Can They Avoid “That Deal?”

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dan Capwell

There is a passage in Jack Lang’s excellent Mets history book about an early 1970’s confrontation between Lang and then Mets Chairman of the Board M. Donald Grant over Lang’s newspaper column ripping a trade that Grant had orchestrated. “You … Continue reading →

Posted in 13-14 Offseason | 35 Comments

About Those Deck Chairs, Captain Smith

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Dan Capwell

The Miami Marlins are a better team than the Mets. This is why have accumulated nearly half of their win total this season against the Mets, not because “they have the Mets number.” Since baseball seasons are long and unforgiving, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2013 Games | 27 Comments

No Offense, Mets Lose in 20

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dan Capwell

Well, at least this year’s tease only lasted a week. In a season that could end up being historically bad, the Mets played one of their longest games ever Saturday and along the way also set a team record for … Continue reading →

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Just Call Him Up Already

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dan Capwell

In case you missed it, Zack Wheeler had another great outing on Saturday night. Wheeler, the New York Mets’ top pitching prospect, threw 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball and struck out seven on Saturday for Triple-A Las Vegas. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2013 Games | 13 Comments

The Mets: Wait Until Next Year?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dan Capwell

In case you missed it, FOX and MLB Network contributor Ken Rosenthal said last week that the Mets won’t contend until 2015, at the earliest. I am not a big fan of Rosenthal but I agree whole-heartedly with him. Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2013 Games | 28 Comments

The Mets: New Nails, El Hombre, Balance, Go Nats and Leaving Las Vegas

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Dan Capwell

Perhaps I am clutching at straws, but the nagging hurts plaguing the Mets projected everyday lineup may prove to be a blessing in disguise.

Posted in 2013 Spring Training | 5 Comments

The Mets: A Saga of Three Outfielders

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dan Capwell

Our story begins last July, when the Mets, after a promising start to the 2012 season have once again fallen out of contention. The July 31st trade deadline is looming and the hope among the Mets faithful is that General … Continue reading →

Posted in 12-13 Offseason | 12 Comments

The Mets: How Bad Will 2013 Be?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dan Capwell

So the R.A. Dickey trade not only removed a 20-game winner from the rotation, it failed to address a single immediate pressing need for the 2013 season. Remember GM Sandy Alderson’s quip about “What Outfield?” Maybe he should skip the … Continue reading →

Posted in 12-13 Offseason | 46 Comments