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.

Scenes from Coors Field: 4-27-2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’ve lived in Colorado for the better part of the last 15 years.  When I was 25, I left my cushy-but-boring job at WWOR-TV to branch out and join a broadcast software company in Colorado Springs.  I didn’t miss ‘OR … Continue reading →

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Photo: R.A. Dickey and Peyton Manning

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Denver Broncos’ new quarterback, Peyton Manning, was on hand to watch the Mets take on the Rockies at Coors field on Sunday.  Manning was the backup QB (albeit briefly) behind Todd Helton at Tennessee.  He cheered on his old … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: The .500 Edition

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Paul Festa

There have been times over the past couple of years where a Mets record of .500 was a good thing.  But after a 7-3 start in their first 10 games, the Mets have gone 1-5 against the Braves and the … Continue reading →

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Frankie Goes to Setup Role?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

Somewhere in the swirling mess of Saturday’s game against the Giants is a disappointing performance by Frank Francisco.  The Mets’ closer let up 2 hits and a walk in the ninth while attempting to protect a 3-run lead.  After it … Continue reading →

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Santana, One Start at a Time

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Paul Festa

I can’t help but feel nervous every time Johan Santana takes the mound.  Even after 10 innings of 1 run baseball, in which he struck out 13 batters, my optimism still had a heavy dose of caution.  Last night, as … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Fast Start

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Paul Festa

The 2012 Mets have gotten out of the gate with 7 wins in their first 10 games.  This is the fourth best start in their history –  the 1972, 1985, and 2006  teams went 8-2 in their first 10 games. … Continue reading →

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An Early Barometer

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’m not going to say this is a big series for the Mets. Starting tonight, our favorite team from Flushing goes to the Ted in Atlanta for a three game series.  This is not an important series. After all, it’s … Continue reading →

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Wright in the Lineup

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

In a completely unexpected twist, a Mets player will return sooner than expected from injury. David Wright is in the lineup today, batting 3rd. Wright jammed his right pinkie diving back to first base on a pickoff play on Monday.  Then, … Continue reading →

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