Tag Archives: Hefner

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 →

Posted in Opinion and Analysis | Tagged Beane, byrd, Cespedes, Cowgill, Hefner, mets, moneyball, Parnell, Rice, Satin, Upton | 13 Comments

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.

Posted in Opinion and Analysis | Tagged byrd, cuddyer, Gonzalez, Hefner, mets, Parnell, Rice, Rutledge | Comments Off

Link Roundup: Snow Day Edition

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Paul Festa

The Mets/Rockies game was snowed out last night. I mean really, REALLY snowed out. I live here in the greater Denver area, so I can attest to that. Seven inches of snow on Tax Day just ain’t right. They’ll try … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Blogs | Tagged gooden, harvey, Hefner, mets, rockies | Comments Off

Mets/Rockies Snowed Out, Will Play 2 Tomorrow

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Paul Festa

Tonight’s Mets vs. Rockies game has been postponed due to…this: A separate-admission double header has been scheduled for tomorrow. Game 1 will take place at 3:10 PM EDT, and game 2 is scheduled for 8:40 PM EDT. Dillon Gee will start … Continue reading →

Posted in News Notes Rumors | Tagged Collins, Gee, harvey, Hefner, mets, rockies, Snow | 4 Comments

Link Roundup: Minor League Openers and Monkeys

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Paul Festa

Sure, the Mets lost yesterday, but I’m still fired up about Matt Harvey. Triple-A Las Vegas started their season last night, and Zack Wheeler struggled with his command. Considering how little he pitched in March, this is still his Spring … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Blogs | Tagged Chris Davis with a monkey, d'Arnaud, Flores, harvey, Hefner, Marcum, mets, Wheeler | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Around the Blogs | Tagged Dickey, Hefner, mets, Quintanilla, Rauch, Valdespin, Young | Comments Off

Blog Roundup: The .500 Edition

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Paul Festa

There have been times over the past couple of years where a Mets record of .500 was a good thing. But after a 7-3 start in their first 10 games, the Mets have gone 1-5 against the Braves and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Blogs, Mets 2012 Games | Tagged Davis, Duda, Hefner, mets, Valdespin, Wright | Comments Off