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Blog Roundup: Mets Prospectus

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

The time of year you’ve been waiting for has arrived. No, not the beginning of Spring Training, the time of year where everyone and Mr. Met’s brother comes out with their list of top prospects. For the Mets, most pundits … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Post-NFL Edition

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Paul Festa

Football season ended in spectacular fashion (if you’re a fan of the non-baseball Giants), and baseball season approaches.  Pitchers and Catchers report later this month, and, like the cycles of the sun and the moon, America’s Original Pastime will move … Continue reading →

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Josh Lewin Joins Mets Radio Team

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets are preparing to sign Josh Lewin to join Howie Rose in the WFAN broadcast booth in 2012. Lewin was the TV play-by-play voice of the Texas Rangers, until he was let go following the 2010 season.  Rumor has … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Your Escape from Super Bowl Hype

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Paul Festa

Nothing too Earth-shattering happening in the world of the Mets.  Perhaps it’s better that way.  Whenever a big story breaks lately, it’s usually not good.  But if you’re ready to take a slight break from endless Super Bowl coverage to … Continue reading →

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John Franco is a Mets Hall-of-Famer

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Paul Festa

Today, the Mets announced that John Franco will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame this season. The long-time Mets closer compiled 424 saves in his career, good for fourth all-time.  276 of those came as a New York … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Friday Edition

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Paul Festa

It was a difficult day in Metsville, as the Daily News reported that Gary Carter’s condition has deteriorated.  The beloved former Mets catcher has been battling cancer since being diagnosed with brain tumors in May, 2011. In other news, Oliver … Continue reading →

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Link: Gary Carter Takes a Turn for the Worse

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Paul Festa

The New York Daily News reports that the condition of former Mets Catcher Gary Carter has taken a turn for the worse.  Keep Gary and the Carter family in your thoughts and prayers. On Thursday, Carter’s family received a phone … Continue reading →

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Arbitration Recap

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets avoided arbitration with all four of their arbitration-eligible players today, signing each to a 1-year contract. RHP Manny Acosta signed for $875,000.  He figures to be in the Mets bullpen when Opening Day comes around. RHP Mike Pelfrey … Continue reading →

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