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: Uniform-mania!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Paul Festa

While the Jose Reyes talk settles into an eerie lull – like the fifth inning of a close ballgame – the talk around Metsland is the introduction of new uniforms for 2012.  They have a retro look, and feature a … Continue reading →

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The Mets Make Fan-Friendly Changes

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Paul Festa

Heading into their 50th anniversary season, the Mets have made a noticeable effort to become more fan-friendly.  They’ve announced several changes this offseason that show they are listening to their fans. The Walls First, the Mets redesigned the outfield wall … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Reyesmania!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Paul Festa

The rumors, facts, innuendo, speculation, hand-wringing, and anxiety about Jose Reyes are at a peak.  It seems like every day some “reporter” quotes some “source” as saying Reyes has become a Miami Marlin.  However, he remains a free agent as … Continue reading →

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Phillies/Madson Deal Could Set the Market Too High

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Paul Festa

The Phillies are reportedly in discussions to sign closer Ryan Madson to a 4-year, $44MM contract.  If they do, they will set the bar for the free agent closers market. It’s an inordinately high number of years and money for … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Tuesday

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Paul Festa

The offseason was off to a quiet start…a little too quiet, if you ask me.  Then, it was announced that the Miami Marlins made an offer to Jose Reyes!  Something exciting to talk about!  Maybe the Marlins will try to … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Bloggin’ for the Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Paul Festa

Welcome to Friday, Mets fans.  It might be cold outside, but the Hot Stove is just heating up.  Now that the Mets have let their exclusive Jose Reyes signing period expire, it’s time to speculate! Well, what are you waiting … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Grady Sizemore

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Paul Festa

Despite their reportedly limited budget, the Mets will not be completely inactive in the free agent market this offseason.  Whether or not they re-sign Jose Reyes, the Mets will have needs to fill.  And while it seems they don’t have … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: The Walls of Flushing

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Paul Festa

On Monday, the Mets announced their long-anticipated modifications to the dimensions of Citi Field.  Among the changes: Blue walls, the demise of the Great Wall of Flushing, a nice outdoor seating area for the Mo’s Zone (which conveniently shortens the … Continue reading →

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