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Projections vs. Reality

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Paul Festa

I love stats. I’ve been a baseball stathead since I was a kid. I kept track of my own batting average in Little League as well as walks, extra base hits (those were easy – there weren’t many of them), … 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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Wilmer Flores to Debut Tonight

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Paul Festa

After spending what seemed like about 20 years in the Mets minor league system, Wilmer Flores will make his debut with the big club tonight. Flores, who turns 22 today, was signed by the Mets out of Venezuela at the … Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Trade Deadline, Wheeler Strong

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Paul Festa

The non-waiver trade deadline is scheduled to hit at 4 PM EDT today. To quote Douglas Adams, “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” For the Mets, the deadline will likely whoosh by without … 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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Are the Mets for Real?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Nick Jablonski

After a tough stretch against the Nationals and Yankees that saw the Mets drop 5 of 6, it’s time to ask the question at the back of every Mets fans mind. Are the Mets contenders this year? Will the Mets … Continue reading →

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The Mets Might be OK IF…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

For all the strikes the Mets have against them this year, their biggest single issue continues to be team health. Yes, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran, and Francisco Rodriguez all wear different uniforms now.  Yes, they are buried in a mountain … Continue reading →

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The Mets: Seven Reasons to Stay Tuned in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Happy New Year everyone! With the holidays now in the rear view mirror and me now settling down into my new job, it’s time to take look ahead to what 2012 might hold in store for the New York Mets. … Continue reading →

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