Tag Archives: Dickey

Blog Roundup: Under the Rockpile

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

This is the part where I usually sum up what’s been happening over the past couple of days, and what’s next on the agenda.  I can’t really put into words the misery the Mets have been putting me through lately, … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: All-Star Break

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Paul Festa

The first half of the 2012 season is in the can, and the Mets are a respectable 46-40, sitting in third place in the NL East, 5 games behind the Washington Nationals.  They’ve certainly exceeded expectations.  This year’s edition of … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets (40-36, 3rd place in the N.L. East) begin a 4-game set with the Dodgers (43-33, 1st place in the N.L. West) in Los Angeles tonight at 10:10 PM EDT. The Dodgers have lost 8 of their last 9 … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

  Round 2 of the 2012 Subway Series kicks off (whoops, wrong sport) tonight at Citi Field.  The Yankees (41-27, 1st place in the AL East) take on the Mets (38-32, 2nd place in the NL East) beginning tonight at … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: No-Spin Zone

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

R.A. Dickey pitched another routine gem last night, allowing a controversial infield hit to B.J. Upton in the first, then allowed an unearned run in the ninth after a David Wright error and two passed balls.  As the Rays radio … Continue reading →

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Belated Book Review: Wherever I Wind Up

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Paul Festa

Wherever I Wind Up by R.A. Dickey (with Wayne Coffey) is a book that could have been written by anyone in any walk of life. Being a pitcher is his profession, and he’s good at it.  But like anyone else, … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Rays

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets continue their journey through the gauntlet that is their June schedule with a 3-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete. They are 4-6 so far this month against opponents like the World Champion Cardinals, the … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Back to Earth

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Paul Festa

After a euphoric end to a 7-4 homestand, one that included 3 complete game shutouts and a no-hitter (!), the Mets have come back down to Earth.  They lost the first two games in The District to drop 2.5 games … Continue reading →

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