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.

Ike Davis is the Key to Mets Offense

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Paul Festa

OK, you’re probably reading the headline and thinking, “more like ‘Seven Guys Not Slumping at the Same Time is the Key to Mets Offense.’”  Yes, the Mets are not exactly the reincarnation of the 1927 Yankees. They don’t have an … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: More Harvey

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Paul Festa

Sure, the Mets lost last night, but let’s keep talking about Matt Harvey!  He’s a shining beacon of superstardom who lights up a murky sea of mediocrity.  Yes, when Harvey pitches, he not only stifles the opposition, but he seems … Continue reading →

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28 Games Later: The State of the 2013 Mets

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Paul Festa

28 games are in the books in 2013 – 28 embarrassing, encouraging, disastrous, delightful, hopeless and hopeful games.  One night, a fan could go from swearing off his beloved Mets for good, while another game brings about a glimmer of … Continue reading →

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David Wright Day-to-Day

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Paul Festa

David Wright is not in tonight’s lineup due to what manager Terry Collins called a “real stiff neck.”  Which I suppose is worse than a fake stiff neck.  He’s officially day-to-day. “It was bothering him at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Harvey Day #5

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Paul Festa

Happy Matt Harvey Day!  Matt Harvey (4-0, 0.93 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, 9.9 SO/9) takes the mound against…well, who cares? It’s Matt Harvey Day. But seriously, it’s Ted Lilly and the Dodgers at Citi Field. There’s lots of reaction to last … Continue reading →

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Wild Night in Colorado Springs

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Paul Festa

It was a wild night in Colorado Springs on the night of April 20th.  And it had nothing whatsoever to do with the state-wide legalization of pot. The Las Vegas 51s, the new Mets Triple-A affiliate took game one of … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Travis d’Arnaud’s Foot

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Paul Festa

Last night, Mets catching prospect Travis d’Arnaud took a foul tip off the top of his foot.  He was later removed from the game.  Today, he was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the first metatarsal bone.  The approximate amount … Continue reading →

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Deja Snow: Mets/Rockies Postponed Again

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Paul Festa

The Rockies and Mets game scheduled tonight has been postponed due to snow and high winds.  No double header will be scheduled for tomorrow, and a makeup date has yet to be announced. Jon Niese will get the start for … Continue reading →

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