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: Christmas in Metsville

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Paul Festa

The Mets held their annual Christmas get-together at Citi Field, Bud Selig gave the Mets an early gift, and Ronny Paulino got coal in his stocking.  Daniel Murphy managed to avoid injury while playing Santa, and Fred and Jeff Wilpon … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Winter Meetings

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Paul Festa

For those of you who have lived under or a rock, or have a life and a job or something, here’s your week in review in blog form.  Yes, the baseball winter meetings took place this week in Dallas, TX, … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Rumor of the Day: Jon Niese

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Paul Festa

According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Mets are looking for suitors for LHP Jonathan Niese, possibly selling him as an affordable alternative to those who are unable to acquire Gio Gonzalez.  Teams who lost out on Mark … Continue reading →

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Jose Reyes to the Marlins: Quick Reaction

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Paul Festa

According to Fox Sports’s Ken Rosenthal, the Miami Marlins have agreed to a 6-year, $106MM deal with former Mets shortstop Jose Reyes. If true, it’s a good gamble for the Marlins.  Along with Ozzie Guillen, he will bring fans of … Continue reading →

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Pedro Martinez and the Mets

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Paul Festa

Two years after he threw his last pitch, Pedro Martinez plans to announce his retirement from major league baseball. There’s no question Pedro was one of the game’s most dominant pitchers in his prime.  He won a total of 219 … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Speculate!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Paul Festa

Four days before the Winter Meetings, and the speculation is heating up like aluminum foil in a microwave.  The Mets allegedly revealed their potential offer to Jose Reyes, and talk of relief (pitching, not the removal of something distressing, or … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: The Lull

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Paul Festa

Ever since Jose Reyes “signed with the Marlins” on November 13th, not much has been happening in Metsville.  Or MLBville for that matter (MLBville is a nice place, but stay away from Jose Canseco Boulevard).  No big free-agent signings (Including … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Giving Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Paul Festa

This year, I’d like to give thanks for baseball, the New York Mets, and their loyal/crazy/passionate bloggers.  Thanks to them, I enjoyed 2011’s 77-win season like no other 77-win season before.  When Jesse Orosco hung on to finish off the … Continue reading →

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