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.

The Contract Offer: Wright or Wrong?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’ve been avoiding the subject of contract extensions for David Wright and R.A. Dickey because A) I don’t feel like speculating about if every single day, especially when I know next to nothing about what’s going on behind closed doors … Continue reading →

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Citi Pond Tree Lighting

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Citi Pond tree lighting will take place this evening in Bryant Park.  Details below. Let’s see, what do I want for Christmas?  Extensions for David Wright and R.A. Dickey, a catcher, a center fielder, a closer, new owners, Grace … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Thanksgiving Edition

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Paul Festa

The fourth Thursday of November is upon us, and that can only mean one thing.  Time to eat a lot and be thankful about it!  Other things to be thankful for: Your friends and family during the recovery from Superstorm … Continue reading →

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R.A. Dickey Wins the Cy Young

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

R.A. Dickey became the first knuckleballer in major league history to win the Cy Young award.  Here’s what he had to say about it on the MLB Network. Now, about that contract…  

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Link: Gee, Parnell Pitch In

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

  Mets right-handers Dillon Gee and Bobby Parnell participated in the food drive at Citi Field today.  The Mets held the event in conjuction with City Harvest to help Queens residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Parnell and Gee even had … Continue reading →

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Food Drive at Citi Field

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Paul Festa

Help your fellow man! The Mets will be holding a food drive at Citi Field.  If the kindness of your heart isn’t enough motivation to give, you might even walk away with Mets tickets or discounts on merchandise. Here are … Continue reading →

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Carter’s Harley on Auction for Charity

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Paul Festa

Gary Carter’s Harley is to be put up for auction to benefit the Autism Project of Palm Beach County.  Here are the details: The Harley Davidson motorcycle owned by the Mets late, great Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter will go on the … Continue reading →

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Happy Bays Are Here Again

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets and Jason Bay have agreed to part ways. “Jason has a tremendous work ethic. There was never any question about it,” Sandy Alderson said in a statement.  “Unfortunately, the results weren’t there and we are in a results-oriented … Continue reading →

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