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.

Niese May Have Heart Procedure During All-Star Break

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Paul Festa

Only in this day and age can you get a hole poked in your heart one day, then go out and play ball the next. Jonathon Niese left Sunday’s game with an elevated heartbeat.  He experienced the same malady during … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: First No Hitter Edition

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Paul Festa

There’s not much left to say at this point.  Last night marked the first truly memorable moment at Citi Field, the Mets finally have a no hitter (or is it no-hitter?…I’m not used to this, folks), and now we wait … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana – The Chosen One

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

I know my boss, Joe, isn’t as excited about this as I am, but it’s certainly worth noting.  My thoughts on the first no-hitter in Mets history: Pinch yourselves, folks. You’re not dreaming. 50 years.  8,019 games.  No no-hitters. Until … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Catching Up

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Paul Festa

Due to long holiday weekends, productive work days, and life in general occupying my time, I haven’t had a chance to post a blog roundup (or as it is also affectionately known: “link dump”) in a while.  So, I have … Continue reading →

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Which Outfielder Will Be the Odd Man Out?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Paul Festa

Within the next 2-3 weeks, the Mets should be getting 3 key injured players back.  SS Ruben Tejada, C Josh Thole, and OF Jason Bay are all beginning to play rehab games this week.  So which players on the current … Continue reading →

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Rusty Staub Talks to Bloggers

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Paul Festa

In honor of his bobblehead day on May 26th, the Mets Media Relations department was kind enough to hold a conference call between the great Rusty Staub and several Mets bloggers.  Rusty was very nice and accomodating.  A range of … Continue reading →

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Marte, McHugh Talk to Bloggers

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Paul Festa

On Friday, the Mets Media Relations department was kind enough to hold a conference call between Mets bloggers and B-Mets Jefry Marte and Collin McHugh.  Both players are off to prodigious starts for Binghamton.  Marte was named Mets minor league hitter of … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: The True North Edition

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Paul Festa

After a brief homestand, the Mets head north to Toronto to take on the Blue Jays.  Yes, interleague play is here.  The Mets survived Brewing trouble and the Red scare to come away with a 2-2 homestand.  Now they venture … Continue reading →

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