Author Archives: Paul Festa

About Paul Festa

Paul is a freelance writer, blogger, and broadcast technology professional residing in Denver. A New Jersey native, he is a long-suffering Mets fan, a recently-happy Giants fan, and bewildered Islanders fan. He's also a fair-weather Avalanche and Rockies supporter. In his spare time, he enjoys the three Gs: Golf, Guitars, and Games.

Controversy Still Follows Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Paul Festa

The black cloud that hovered over Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada in 2013 seems to have followed them to Port St. Lucie in 2014. Davis and Tejada had miserable seasons for the Mets last year. The Mets were counting on … Continue reading →

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RIP Ralph Kiner

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Paul Festa

Long time Mets broadcaster and Hall of Fame outfielder Ralph Kiner has passed away at the age of 91 due to natural causes. Mets chairman Fred Wilpon reased a statement: “Ralph Kiner was one of the most beloved people in … Continue reading →

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Projections vs. Reality

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Paul Festa

I love stats. I’ve been a baseball stathead since I was a kid. I kept track of my own batting average in Little League as well as walks, extra base hits (those were easy – there weren’t many of them), … Continue reading →

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Wilpons on Verge of Important Re-Fi

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Paul Festa

According to the New York Post, Mets ownership is close to refinancing a $250 million dollar loan. The re-fi is expected to give the team more financial flexibility: Until recently, it wasn’t certain investors weren’t going to insist the team … Continue reading →

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Mets were in on Grant Balfour

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Paul Festa

After the Tampa Bay Rays reportedly inked relief ace Grant Balfour, baseball insider Ken Rosenthal tweeted this: Sources: #Mets made offer to Balfour that exceeded #Rays’ two-year, $12M bid. Balfour preferred to be closer to his home in Clearwater, Fl. … Continue reading →

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Mets Will Have to Make the Most of Ike Davis

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Paul Festa

The Milwaukee Brewers reached a minor league agreement with Mark Reynolds this morning. Milwaukee has been searching for a first baseman all winter long, and it appears they’re looking towards Reynolds as their solution. The Brewers have flirted with the … Continue reading →

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Bobby Parnell Cleared to Pitch

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Paul Festa

According to Adam Rubin, Mets closer Bobby Parnell has been cleared to pitch: New York Mets closer Bobby Parnell, who underwent Sept. 10 surgery in California for a herniated disk in his neck, has been fully cleared for baseball activities. After attending David … Continue reading →

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Why is Stephen Drew Still Available?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Paul Festa

Heading into the the 2013-2014 offseason, the two most sought-after free agent shortstops appeared to be Jhonny Peralta and Stephen Drew. Either player seemed a good match for any team (including the Mets) who looked to add a shortstop.

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