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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

Tuesday Night Mets Links & Open Thread

Posted on June 15, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Links are on the way… Links are here! Cleveland Plain Dealer – Paul Hoynes has the lowdown on Johan Santana’s dominance of Jhonny Peralta and Travis Hafner. MetsToday – Joe Janish has an in-depth preview of the upcoming currently underway … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman Luncheon Postponed

Posted on June 15, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Just a quick note to anyone who was planning to attend the luncheon with Wally Backman at Morton’s Steakhouse tomorrow (June 16). From the Brooklyn Cyclones Facebook page: Brooklyn Cyclones The luncheon with Wally Backman scheduled for tomorrow at Morton’s … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Baseball, Pedro Feliciano and Jerry Being Jerry

Posted on June 15, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

It sounds like Pedro Feliciano might be the new setup man for the Mets, at least according to Rotoworld. The fantasy baseball site is basing their information on an article by Andy McCullough in the Newark Star-Ledger. I can’t find … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 15, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets are back in action tonight against the Indians… Here’s what’s going on in the Mets-o-sphere: Amazin’ Avenue – Eric Simon has a Mets trivia question – name all the Mets players who hit three doubles in a game. … Continue reading →

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Monday Night Mets Links

Posted on June 14, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsToday – Matt Himelfarb takes a look at the Savannah Sand Gnats pitching staff. OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper recaps the Mets’ offense performance during the Baltimore series. The Daily Stache – So now Roy Oswalt wants to maybe kinda sorta … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 14, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Minor League Ball – John Sickels has a breakdown of the Mets’ selections in last week’s amateur draft. The Daily Stache – Matt Esposito thinks the Mets are likable. TheRoPolitans – The Mets will get the All-Star game in 2013. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 12, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Amazin’ Avenue – Eno Sarris breaks down Mike Pelfrey’s season so far. He doesn’t see Pelf as an ace, but more like a strong #2 starter – similar to a younger Derek Lowe. Very solid analysis and well worth a … Continue reading →

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Friday Afternoon Mets Links & Open Thread

Posted on June 11, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

NESN – Apparently,  only 11% of Connecticut residents identify themselves as Mets fans. No surprise there, really. But still kinda interesting, to me at least. MetsBlog – Matt Cerrone has details on Carlos Beltran’s progress in Florida. Queens Courier – … Continue reading →

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