Monthly Archives: May 2012

Video: Small Sample Size Song

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Paul Festa

I apologize if this song is stuck in your head all weekend.  It’s already stuck in mine.  Anybody remember Bo Hart?

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Blog Roundup: Thin Rotation Edition

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Houston Astros polished off a sweep of the Mets by Schmacking Chris Schwinden, and accosting Manny Acosta.  The starting rotation is now very much in doubt now that Mike Pelfrey is out for the year (There’s a switch – … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 25: Loss to Astros

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

Astros 8 Mets 1 Are the Astros this good, or the Mets this not good? A worn and tired-looking Mets club was swept in Houston, with few positive takeaways.

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Today’s Lineups: Mets vs. Astros

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

Here are today’s lineups in the contest between the New York Mets and Houston Astros; game time is 2:05 p.m. EST. I’m working all day and through the evening, so please post your notes about the game in the comments; … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Getaway Day Edition

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets wrap up their thus-far disappointing series in Houston today.  It’s not a shock that they seem to be having a “let down” series after three exhausting games in Colorado.  On top of that, the flu bug is propagating … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 24: Loss to Astros

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

Astros 6 Mets 3 Suddenly this season is looking eerily similar to the four that preceded it: one series, they look like world beaters. The next series, they lose to a last-place team.

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Scenes from Coors Field: 4-27-2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’ve lived in Colorado for the better part of the last 15 years.  When I was 25, I left my cushy-but-boring job at WWOR-TV to branch out and join a broadcast software company in Colorado Springs.  I didn’t miss ‘OR … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 23: Loss to Astros

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

Astros 4 Mets 3 So far, it’s shaping up to be a season of many one-run games — low-scoring, one-run games, that is. That means every move, mistake, and clutch hit is magnified. It also means that the Mets have … Continue reading →

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