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.

Mets Add Left-handed Bullpen Arm

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Paul Festa

In the 8th inning of last night’s game, two left-handed hitters were due to bat for the Yankees.  Terry Collins elected not to bring in LHP Tim Byrdak, but kept Miguel Batista in for a second inning of work.  Batista … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

  Round 2 of the 2012 Subway Series kicks off (whoops, wrong sport) tonight at Citi Field.  The Yankees (41-27, 1st place in the AL East) take on the Mets (38-32, 2nd place in the NL East) beginning tonight at … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Fore!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Paul Festa

After teeing off on the Orioles this week, the Mets head to the links to tee off on their off day.  Ah, team bonding.  Anyways, the Mets have decided to alternate series sweeps – loss, win, loss, win.  This weekend … Continue reading →

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Bay’s Nightmare

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Paul Festa

I can never again roll my eyes when Jason Bay walks into the batter’s box.  I can never again get angry when he pops up or swings through a hittable fastball or chases a slider in the dirt.  Because while … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: No-Spin Zone

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

R.A. Dickey pitched another routine gem last night, allowing a controversial infield hit to B.J. Upton in the first, then allowed an unearned run in the ninth after a David Wright error and two passed balls.  As the Rays radio … Continue reading →

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Belated Book Review: Wherever I Wind Up

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Paul Festa

Wherever I Wind Up by R.A. Dickey (with Wayne Coffey) is a book that could have been written by anyone in any walk of life. Being a pitcher is his profession, and he’s good at it.  But like anyone else, … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Rays

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets continue their journey through the gauntlet that is their June schedule with a 3-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete. They are 4-6 so far this month against opponents like the World Champion Cardinals, the … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Back to Earth

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Paul Festa

After a euphoric end to a 7-4 homestand, one that included 3 complete game shutouts and a no-hitter (!), the Mets have come back down to Earth.  They lost the first two games in The District to drop 2.5 games … Continue reading →

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