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About John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald is an independent film/TV producer. In 2007, he followed former Mets 2B Wally Backman and his minor league team for the TV show, "Playing for Peanuts." Click here for DVD ordering information NOTE: $5 from each sale goes to maintenance costs of MetsToday.com

June 23: Afternoon Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on June 23, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsToday – An inside look at the Detroit Tigers. YourNabe – Stephen Brown has a profile of Brooklyn Cyclones manager Wally Backman. ESPN New York – A look at R.A. Dickey’s great start and how it compares to the best … Continue reading →

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June 23: Wednesday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 23, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Daily Stache – Michael Ganci doesn’t want the Mets to trade the farm for Cliff Lee. MetsBlog – Matt Cerrone seems to be confirming that the Mets will not trade for Cliff Lee. It looks like they will stick with … Continue reading →

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June 22: PM Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on June 22, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Bergen Record – Steve Popper reports that Jerry Manuel’s erratic statements on personnel matters may be rubbing some people the wrong way. Go figure. [via MetsBlog] NY Daily News – In his latest erratic statement, Jerry Manuel indicates he wants … Continue reading →

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June 22: Tuesday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 22, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsToday – Remember Jason Vargas? He’s doing pretty well for himself these days. New York Post – Dan Martin reports that several Mets are in favor of bringing in another veteran starting pitcher. Wall Street Journal – Yet another look … Continue reading →

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What Will Wally Backman Do? Watch SNY Tonight at 7pm

Posted on June 21, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

What Would Wally Backman do? Kevin Burkhardt and Bobby Ojeda will call tonight’s Brooklyn Cyclones game on SNY. Coverage begins at 7pm and will include an in game interview with Cyclones manager Wally Backman. I hope they have some at … Continue reading →

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June 21: Afternoon Mets Links

Posted on June 21, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsToday – Should the Mets trade prospects for a starting pitcher? Joe Janish (he owns this blog, btw) weighs in. MetsBlog – Matt Cerrone says the issue of the Mets playing poorly on the road is off the table. FWIW, … Continue reading →

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June 21: Monday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 21, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsBlog – Matt Cerrone reports that the Mets are leading the NL Wild Card standings. ESPN New York – Adam Rubin reports that Bobby Parnell will be recalled to replace Jenrry Mejia. ESPN New York – Adam Rubin ALSO reports … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Mejia Sent Down

Posted on June 20, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com is reporting via Twitter that Jenrry Mejia is being sent down to become a starter. No word yet on where Mejia will be sent. UPDATE: Matt Cerrone of MetsBlog and Adam Rubin of ESPN-NY are reporting … Continue reading →

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