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.

Did the Mets Overreact to Wheeler’s Second Start?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Paul Festa

Does it make sense to change a pitcher’s mechanics after two major league starts? That’s what pitching coach Dan Warthen did. It was in response to Zack Wheeler’s second start in which he was apparently tipping his pitches. Mets TV … Continue reading →

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The View From Up Here

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Paul Festa

If you have a layover in Denver when you’re on your way from Chicago to New York, you might want to fire your travel agent.

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Link Roundup: Wheeler, Marcum, Denver Layover

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Paul Festa

After splitting a two-game series with the Chicago White Sox, the Mets will play a makeup game in Denver today against the Rockies. This is a makegood for one of the games that was snowed out back in April. Back … Continue reading →

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Niese Has Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Paul Festa

Jon Niese will miss the next couple of weeks with a partial tear of his rotator cuff. Jonathon Niese has been diagnosed with a partially torn rotator cuff, although surgery is not immediately being recommended, assistant general manager John Ricco said. … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: A Busy Day in Metsland

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Paul Festa

Wednesday was an eventful day for our New York Mets. Zack Wheeler made his debut, the Mets traded Collin McHugh for Eric Young Jr., recalled Andrew Brown, and designated Collin Cowgill for assignment. When you look at it, the Mets … Continue reading →

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Wheeler: Leaving Las Vegas, Montero: Viva Las Vegas

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Paul Festa

Zack Wheeler looked sharp against Tacoma in his final tune-up before his imminent major league debut on June 18. Limited to 85 pitches, Wheeler went 5.2 innings, allowing a run on a solo homer by Carlos Peguero, walking 2 and … Continue reading →

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11th Annual Starlight Night at Citi Field

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Paul Festa

The Mets will play host to 300 seriously ill children for a night of fun, food, and baseball on June 11th. John Franco and Mookie Wilson will also be on hand. Here’s the press release with all the details: LOCAL … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Demotion Emotion

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Paul Festa

In case you missed it, Ike Davis was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas after another embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Marlins. Mike Baxter and Rob Carson joined Davis on the trip to Sin City. In their place, … Continue reading →

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