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Frankie Goes to Setup Role?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

Somewhere in the swirling mess of Saturday’s game against the Giants is a disappointing performance by Frank Francisco.  The Mets’ closer let up 2 hits and a walk in the ninth while attempting to protect a 3-run lead.  After it … Continue reading →

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Santana, One Start at a Time

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Paul Festa

I can’t help but feel nervous every time Johan Santana takes the mound.  Even after 10 innings of 1 run baseball, in which he struck out 13 batters, my optimism still had a heavy dose of caution.  Last night, as … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Fast Start

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Paul Festa

The 2012 Mets have gotten out of the gate with 7 wins in their first 10 games.  This is the fourth best start in their history –  the 1972, 1985, and 2006  teams went 8-2 in their first 10 games. … Continue reading →

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An Early Barometer

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’m not going to say this is a big series for the Mets. Starting tonight, our favorite team from Flushing goes to the Ted in Atlanta for a three game series.  This is not an important series. After all, it’s … Continue reading →

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Wright in the Lineup

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

In a completely unexpected twist, a Mets player will return sooner than expected from injury. David Wright is in the lineup today, batting 3rd. Wright jammed his right pinkie diving back to first base on a pickoff play on Monday.  Then, … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Friday the Thirteenth

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Paul Festa

To most people, Friday the Thirteenth is bad luck.  A lot of people walk on eggshells on a Friday the Thirteenth.  But not the Mets.  The Mets laugh at Friday the Thirteenth.  Bad luck?  Welcome to our world!  For a … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the LOOGY Man

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets have won 4 straight to start the season, so maybe now isn’t time to make changes.  But apart from all of their flaws on paper, this team should be able to hit.  However, their lineup has an obvious … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Optimism in Metsville

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Paul Festa

Following a rough offseason and uninspiring Pre-Season, the Mets are off to a surprising 4-0 start.  Too early to clear your October schedule?  Yes.  Too early to feel good about your favorite ballclub?  No.  With all the darkness that has … Continue reading →

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