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Blog Roundup: Johansanity

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Paul Festa

The big story this Spring has been the comeback of Johan Santana.  Johan missed over a year following shoulder surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule.  His recovery will be a difficult one, if history is any indication.  But so … Continue reading →

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Santana Debuts, Throws Two Innings

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Paul Festa

Johan Santana made his Spring debut with the Mets today after missing over a year with a torn anterior capsule injury. Facing the Cardinals, Santana pitched 2 innings, allowing no runs on 1 hit, 1 walk, and no strikeouts.  He … Continue reading →

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Nails Nailed

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Paul Festa

As if the Mets don’t already have enough problems with their current team, a prominent member of their past received some bad news today. Former outfielder Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to three years in prison for grand theft auto and providing … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Leap Year Edition

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Paul Festa

We only get to do this every 4 years or so: The Leap Year Edition of the Blog Roundup!  As a bonus, Spring Training is well underway on the 29th day of February, and there’s already much to talk about. … Continue reading →

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Mets Hall of Fame: The Roberto Alomar Wing

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Paul Festa

It’s a little-known fact that the Mets have a special wing of their team hall of fame.  It’s reserved for players who meet the following criteria: A player who puts up awesome numbers every year until the exact moment he … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Helicopter Fans

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Paul Festa

In this day and age of the new media, your favorite ballclub can’t do anything without it being scrutinized.  The fans and the media jumped on Jeff Wilpon, Sandy Alderson, John Ricco, and Terry Collins for taking a helicopter to Miami … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: First Week of “Spring”

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Paul Festa

Yes, it’s February, but MLB teams officially opened their Spring Training camps on Monday.  The time for speculation is growing short, while the moment of truth (Opening Day) fast approaches. The Blogs are warming up: MMO has an early mock … Continue reading →

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Gary Carter Has Passed Away

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

Former Mets catcher Gary Carter died today at age 57.  Not only was he a Hall-of-Fame Catcher, he was a Hall-of-Fame human being. “I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus … Continue reading →

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