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

Friday Morning Links (Dan Murphy Out For the Season Edition)

Posted on June 4, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

MetsToday – Joe Janish (that’s not me!) shares his thoughts on the Mets’ mishandling of the Dan Murphy situation. Amazin’ Avenue – Eno Sarris looks at Nelson Figueroa’s comments on the Mets’ minor league “reward system” and how it affects … Continue reading →

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Thursday Mets Links

Posted on June 3, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Here’s how this is gonna go down… We’ve got one HILARIOUS link, followed by two “links that make you think”, followed by the normal morning-after-a-painful-loss links. And after that, we have a video example of character. Ready? Let’s do this… … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Daniel Murphy Injured

Posted on June 3, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News is reporting that Danny Murphy was carried off the field tonight during the Buffalo Bisons game. Murphy was apparently injured while turning a double play: Daniel Murphy carried off. Rolled at 2B on DP … Continue reading →

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Idea: What to Do With Ollie and GMJ

Posted on June 2, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets are still in it. The team’s record sits at 27-26, 3.5 games out of first place. They may not be a championship-caliber team, but the NL East is there for the taking. Beyond that, the National League itself … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Links, Hump Day Edition

Posted on June 2, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Bergen Record – Bob Klapisch says the Mets are “too cheap and too gutless” to stand up to Oliver Perez, who he calls a “weasel.” OnTheBlack – Kerel Cooper answers the age-old question, “Can the Mets please eat the contract … Continue reading →

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Gameday Open Thread: June 1 @ San Diego

Posted on June 1, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

The Mets (26-26) are in San Diego again tonight, to take on the Padres (31-20).  Mike Pelfrey (7-1, 2.54) looks to continue his strong start to the season against Wade LeBlanc (2-3, 3.71). For a primer on the Padres, check … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Afternoon Mets News Links…

Posted on June 1, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Not much big news. Ollie is dominating much of the Mets talk today… Luis Castillo is still injury prone… Here we go: MetsBlog – Matt Cerrone points out that Jon Heyman thinks Oliver Perez will be with the Mets for … Continue reading →

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Link the Mets, Link the Mets… Tuesday Morning Edition

Posted on June 1, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

So… last night’s game didn’t turn into the pitcher’s duel that I kind of hinted at in yesterday’s Open Thread. Well, get ready for my next prediction… I predict it’s time for Mets links: Brooklyn Met Fan – Adam Salazaar … Continue reading →

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