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 Edition

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Paul Festa

It was a difficult day in Metsville, as the Daily News reported that Gary Carter’s condition has deteriorated.  The beloved former Mets catcher has been battling cancer since being diagnosed with brain tumors in May, 2011. In other news, Oliver … Continue reading →

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Link: Gary Carter Takes a Turn for the Worse

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Paul Festa

The New York Daily News reports that the condition of former Mets Catcher Gary Carter has taken a turn for the worse.  Keep Gary and the Carter family in your thoughts and prayers. On Thursday, Carter’s family received a phone … Continue reading →

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Arbitration Recap

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets avoided arbitration with all four of their arbitration-eligible players today, signing each to a 1-year contract. RHP Manny Acosta signed for $875,000.  He figures to be in the Mets bullpen when Opening Day comes around. RHP Mike Pelfrey … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Now with 40% More Title

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Paul Festa

Pitchers and catchers will begin to seep into Port St. Lucie in about a month, and with not much hope left in an already gloomy offseason, perhaps getting around to the business of playing ball is just what the psychiatrist … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Done with Mirrors

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Paul Festa

The lonely, baseball-less days of winter are nearly over (in a baseball sense, anyway).  Soon the Boys of Summer will take to the fields of Florida and Arizona in preparation for the latest season of the greatest game on Earth. … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Waivers Edition

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Paul Festa

Yesterday, the Mets placed OF Fernando Martinez and LHP Daniel Herrera on waivers to make room for the impending signings of OF Scott Hairston and IF Ronny Cedeno.  Thus ends the once-promising Mets career of Martinez, who suffered from a … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: The New Year

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Paul Festa

Well, here we are in 2012.  A year that already carries with it a negative connotation.  No, not because of all that end-of-the-world silliness, but because the Mets outlook this season is downright apocalyptic.  Then again, if this edition of Mets … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Beginning

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Paul Festa

With hours to go until the New Year, 2011 is taking its final bows, and 2012 is ready for its debut.  Most people look upon the New Year as chance for a fresh start, a chance to evaluate their lives … Continue reading →

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