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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

Gameday Open Thread: June 8 vs. San Diego

Posted on June 8, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets (30-27) take on the Padres (34-23) tonight at Citi Field. Mike Pelfrey (8-1, 2.39) starts for the Mets against Clayton Richard (4-3, 2.87). If you’ve got a Mets blog, feel free to include a link to your homepage … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Afternoon Mets Links (Blake Forsythe Edition)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

ESPN New York – As previously posted, Brooklyn Cyclones manager Wally Backman is a popular guy with his former players. Mets Minor League Blog – Toby Hyde has a running thread to cover day two of the amateur draft. With … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Dan Uggla on Wally Backman

Posted on June 8, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Next week, Wally Backman will begin managing the Brooklyn Cyclones. Backman has been managing in independent and affiliated minor league baseball since the mid-1990s. ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin has interviewed several of Backman’s former players to give a sense … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Mets Links

Posted on June 8, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

NY Daily News – Anthony McCaron reports that Mets #1 pick Matt Harvey threw 157 pitches recently in a game against Clemson. OnTheBlack – OTB goes BTO as Kerel Cooper explains why the Mets need to take care of business … Continue reading →

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Draft Day Open Thread

Posted on June 7, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets selected RHP Matt Harvey out of North Carolina with the #7 pick in tonight’s MLB Amateur Draft. Matt Cerrone at MetsBlog is reporting that Mets officials had the following praise for Harvey in a conference call to discuss … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: June 7, 2010

Posted on June 7, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Earlier this afternoon, I posted a link to an interview with minor league pitching coach Jeff Andrews. Andrews was the minor league pitching coordinator with the Padres when Oliver Perez was in the organization. He obviously knows Ollie better than … Continue reading →

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Monday Afternoon Links

Posted on June 7, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

ESPN New York – Adam Rubin is reporting that Jesus Feliciano is not in tonight’s starting lineup for Buffalo. Does that mean the Feliciano Era will begin tomorrow night? New York Times – Jerry Manuel is indicating the Mets may … Continue reading →

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Monday Mets Links

Posted on June 7, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Seven Train to Shea – Steve Sidoti looks at what caliber of player the Mets could be drafting with the #7 pick. Tulowitski, Kershaw and Pelfrey. Oh my. Amazin’ Avenue – James Kannengieser says the Mets are swinging at too … Continue reading →

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