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.

Blog Roundup: Friday the Thirteenth

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Paul Festa

To most people, Friday the Thirteenth is bad luck.  A lot of people walk on eggshells on a Friday the Thirteenth.  But not the Mets.  The Mets laugh at Friday the Thirteenth.  Bad luck?  Welcome to our world!  For a … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the LOOGY Man

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets have won 4 straight to start the season, so maybe now isn’t time to make changes.  But apart from all of their flaws on paper, this team should be able to hit.  However, their lineup has an obvious … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Optimism in Metsville

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Paul Festa

Following a rough offseason and uninspiring Pre-Season, the Mets are off to a surprising 4-0 start.  Too early to clear your October schedule?  Yes.  Too early to feel good about your favorite ballclub?  No.  With all the darkness that has … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Happy Opening Day!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Paul Festa

After an offseason of litigation, anxiety, hand-wringing, gloomy forecasts, exoduses, rumors, accusations, malaise, and fear of the unknown, opening day is finally here – the annual reminder of why we love this game.  The long, cold winter melts away to … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Almost There

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Paul Festa

Earlier today, word leaked that Bobby Parnell could be used as a spot starter.  Then word leaked he might be the first out of the bullpen in a John Q. Bullpen situation (multiple relievers pitch multiple innings in place of … Continue reading →

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Mets to Lock Up Niese?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Mets are close to signing Jonathon Niese to a long-term deal. The eventual deal is believed to be comparable to the five-year, $28.5 million deal that included two team options — for $11 … Continue reading →

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Offense Appears to be Set

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Paul Festa

It looks like Andres Torres, Jason Bay, and Scott Hairston will be healthy for opening day (In fact, Hairston started in center field today against the Nationals).  In addition, Adam Loewen was reportedly reassigned to minor league camp.  With those … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Big News Day

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

Wednesday was a big news day in the world of sports, mostly in the NFL.  But the best news for the Mets didn’t include the words “Tebow” or “Saints.”  Johan Santana breezed through the World Champion Cardinals’ opening day lineup … Continue reading →

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