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.

Spilled Milk Part 2: Missed Trades Since 1986

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dan Capwell

We’re back after a brief interruption on our look at deals the Mets didn’t make and what those deals could have meant to the franchise if they had actually been consummated. This week, we’ll take a look at some near … Continue reading →

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Spilled Milk: Mark Langston and Two Throw-Ins

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Dan Capwell

Author’s Note: We interrupt the Spilled Milk Series to focus on a story that many of the current fans may have either forgotten or don’t know about. It’s the story of how the Mets missed their chance to extend their … Continue reading →

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Spilled Milk Part One: What-If Trades In Met History

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Dan Capwell

First off a little brown-nosing–Joe’s article on what if the Mets hadn’t made certain moves was very entertaining and thought-provoking. Nice work boss! It got me to rummaging through the cobwebs in the corners of my brain. For reasons that … Continue reading →

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Adios Jose? Five Free Agents Who Left The Mets

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Dan Capwell

The Mets are heading towards their first potential major free agent defection since the end of the 2000 season. In fact, throughout the entire 35 years of free agency, only a handful of key players ever left the team for … Continue reading →

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Alderson: What Will Happen with Reyes, Payroll, Dimensions?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Dan Capwell

Taking a page from the 1985 classic movie The Breakfast Club, Sandy Alderson continued his “Don’t You Forget About Me” media tour yesterday, this time appearing with WFAN’s Mike Francesa. Essentially, Alderson rehashed his SNY talking points from the previous … Continue reading →

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Alderson: 2012 Closer Not A Met Yet

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Dan Capwell

In case you missed it, Sandy Alderson appeared with Ron and Gary during the top of the third inning in last night’s Mets-Cardinals game. The Mets cooperated, scoring three runs, giving Alderson the time to respond from some frank questioning … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman, Tim Teufel to Return

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Dan Capwell

The New York Mets 1986 second base platoon will reprise their roles for a few weeks this month. Triple AAA Buffalo manager Tim Teufel will join the coaching staff this Friday and will stay until September 18th. From there, his … Continue reading →

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To the Bat(ista) Phone!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Dan Capwell

He’s started a World Series game at Yankee Stadium, once dissed Miss Iowa and is a published author and poet. He is Miguel Batista and if the Mets at all want to add a little interest to the remainder of … Continue reading →

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