Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

How the Mets/Dodgers Series Might Have Been Different

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paul Festa

The Dodgers swept the Mets in a three-game set in Chavez Ravine. But they didn’t blow the Mets away. This isn’t meant to be a sugar-coating – the Mets don’t have the talent to match up with the Dodgers. But … Continue reading →

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The Ike Davis Decision

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Paul Festa

Ike Davis is making another late-season surge. Since his recall from Triple-A Las Vegas on July 5th, Davis is hitting .300 with a .467 on base percentage, but he still hasn’t hit for much power. He only has one home … Continue reading →

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The Annual Tease

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Paul Festa

Yesterday’s double header split was a small, concentrated example of how the Mets have teased us over the last few years. They blew out the Washington Nationals, a preseason favorite to win the NL East, 11-0, in what was nearly … Continue reading →

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Here are the Moneyball Players

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Paul Festa

On May 23rd, ESPN’s Mets beat reporter Adam Rubin asked where all the “Moneyball” players are. Where are the players you could sign at bargain-basement prices who could become the Mets’ version of Scott Hatteberg (as seen in the book … Continue reading →

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Should Matt Harvey Start the All-Star Game?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Paul Festa

The All-Star rosters were announced yesterday, and two Mets will have the honor of playing on their home turf in the Midsummer Classic. David Wright was voted in by the fans, and Matt Harvey was selected to the NL club. … Continue reading →

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The Future of MiLB All-Stars Flores and Dykstra

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Paul Festa

Infielder Wilmer Flores and first baseman Allan Dykstra are headed to their respective league’s all-star games this year – Flores in Triple-A and Dykstra in Double-A. Each player took a different path to get to where they are now, and may still … Continue reading →

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The View From Up Here

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Paul Festa

If you have a layover in Denver when you’re on your way from Chicago to New York, you might want to fire your travel agent.

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Mets Short on Shortstops

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Paul Festa

  Ruben Tejada has taken a big step back in his development this year. At times, he’s just been plain bad. He’s hitting .209/.269/.264. He does have 10 doubles, which is good for second on the team, but that may … Continue reading →

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