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: Helicopter Fans

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Paul Festa

In this day and age of the new media, your favorite ballclub can’t do anything without it being scrutinized.  The fans and the media jumped on Jeff Wilpon, Sandy Alderson, John Ricco, and Terry Collins for taking a helicopter to Miami … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: First Week of “Spring”

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Paul Festa

Yes, it’s February, but MLB teams officially opened their Spring Training camps on Monday.  The time for speculation is growing short, while the moment of truth (Opening Day) fast approaches. The Blogs are warming up: MMO has an early mock … Continue reading →

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Gary Carter Has Passed Away

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

Former Mets catcher Gary Carter died today at age 57.  Not only was he a Hall-of-Fame Catcher, he was a Hall-of-Fame human being. “I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Mets Prospectus

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

The time of year you’ve been waiting for has arrived. No, not the beginning of Spring Training, the time of year where everyone and Mr. Met’s brother comes out with their list of top prospects. For the Mets, most pundits … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Post-NFL Edition

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Paul Festa

Football season ended in spectacular fashion (if you’re a fan of the non-baseball Giants), and baseball season approaches.  Pitchers and Catchers report later this month, and, like the cycles of the sun and the moon, America’s Original Pastime will move … Continue reading →

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Josh Lewin Joins Mets Radio Team

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets are preparing to sign Josh Lewin to join Howie Rose in the WFAN broadcast booth in 2012. Lewin was the TV play-by-play voice of the Texas Rangers, until he was let go following the 2010 season.  Rumor has … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Your Escape from Super Bowl Hype

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Paul Festa

Nothing too Earth-shattering happening in the world of the Mets.  Perhaps it’s better that way.  Whenever a big story breaks lately, it’s usually not good.  But if you’re ready to take a slight break from endless Super Bowl coverage to … Continue reading →

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John Franco is a Mets Hall-of-Famer

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Paul Festa

Today, the Mets announced that John Franco will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame this season. The long-time Mets closer compiled 424 saves in his career, good for fourth all-time.  276 of those came as a New York … Continue reading →

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