Author Archives: John Fitzgerald

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 20: Father’s Day Mets Links & Open Thread

Posted on June 20, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Palm Beach Post – The Marlins decided to hand out vuvuzelas at last night’s game. The result was panned by critics and players as the worst giveaway idea ever. NY Daily News – Wally Backman, Cory Vaughn and the Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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June 18: PM Mets Links and Open Thread

Posted on June 18, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

New York Times – Tyler Kepner thinks the Mets are starting to resemble the 2005 Yankees. Wall Street Journal – R.M. Schneiderman has the info on tonight’s OTHER subway series – the Brooklyn Cyclones visit the Staten Island Yankees to … Continue reading →

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June 18: Friday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 18, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Got links if you want it: Long Live Shea Stadium – Anthony has a scouting report on the pitcher the Mets will face tonight – Yankees’ starter Javier Vasquez. MetsToday – Will the Mets deal for a starter? If so, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 17, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsToday – If you haven’t seen Joe Janish’s post on the Mets’ roster, check it out. OnTheBlack – Are the Mets setting fans up for disappointment? Take the poll and see what other fans think. The Daily Stache – Randy … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Night Links & Open Thread

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Links on the way… Stay tuned. Long Live Shea Stadium – LLSS has a scouting report on Indians’ starter Mitch Talbot. Mets Kool Aid – Did you realize the Mets have won 9 out of 10 games since they 86’d … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Cyclones Announce Preliminary Roster

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Brooklyn Cyclones begin their season on Friday night against the Staten Island Yankees. The Cyclones have announced their preliminary roster. Presumably, Cyclones manager Wally Backman will make a few roster moves before the season begins. BROOKLYN CYCLONES PRELIMINARY ROSTER … Continue reading →

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Akinori Iwamura? Why not?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

CBS Sports is reporting the Pirates have designated struggling second baseman Akinori Iwamura for assignment. The move clears room for top prospect Pedro Alvarez at the big league level. Iwamura, who is making $4.8 million, has been one of the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 16, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper tackles the age-old question, “Should the Mets trade for Cliff Lee or sign Pedro?” BeGoneWithWilpon – BGWW says the Mets are winning despite the Wilpons’ penny pinching. Well there’s that and also there’s the whole, “a … Continue reading →

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