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.

Fourth Place Again, So Why Bother?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Some offseason, eh? So far, the Mets have overpaid (David Wright) and overplayed (R.A. Dickey). What happened to that roster overhaul that GM Sandy Alderson promised us at the end of last season? I’ll tell you what.

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Hey Sandy…DO SOMETHING!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Dear Sandy Alderson: Hello from Pennsylvania. How is the weather down in Nashville? You are there right? If you are, how about y’know, maybe getting the Mets some new players? You need at least two outfielders, another catcher and a … Continue reading →

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Trading Initials and the Curse of 1973

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Author’s Disclaimer: Perhaps by the time you are reading this, the Met player in question has already signed a new contract. If so, skip the first eight paragraphs During the winter meetings after the 1983 season, the Mets where attempting … Continue reading →

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The Mets: An Off-Season Primer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dan Capwell

The confetti hasn’t been entirely swept up in San Francisco and already, stories about potential Met moves this off-season have stretched into the realm of the absurd. Don’t take my word for it; check out yesterday’s Post story about Cody … Continue reading →

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THE Date in Mets History: October 16

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Whew…got this in just under the wire. October 16 is arguably the seminal date in Met history. It also has some personal significance as it is my late father’s birthday. More on him in a moment. Some of the biggest … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up…Yet (Part 3)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Part Three of this series. Part One is here and Part Two appeared here. In 1992, the Mets made a very unpopular trade, sending fan favorite and proven performer David Cone to Toronto in a deal that included second baseman … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up…Yet (Part Two)

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Dan Capwell

A disclaimer: I also authored this post, which cited the potential availability of several players and suggested a move or two. Some of those same players will be portrayed in a different light here. Also for this to make more … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up…Yet (Part One)

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Deceptively, baseball looks like an easy game to play. Most of the players seem to be of average height and weight; the rules and strategies are fairly straightforward and as George Carlin has pointed out, it’s a game played in … Continue reading →

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