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Link: Tom Seaver, Fighting Lyme Disease, Prepares for First Pitch

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Paul Festa

Tom Seaver will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star game at Citi Field. Here’s a must-read article by Bill Madden of the New York Daily News about Seaver’s struggles with memory loss following his diagnosis of Stage … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Should Matt Harvey Start the All-Star Game?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Paul Festa

The All-Star rosters were announced yesterday, and two Mets will have the honor of playing on their home turf in the Midsummer Classic. David Wright was voted in by the fans, and Matt Harvey was selected to the NL club. … Continue reading →

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The Future of MiLB All-Stars Flores and Dykstra

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Paul Festa

Infielder Wilmer Flores and first baseman Allan Dykstra are headed to their respective league’s all-star games this year – Flores in Triple-A and Dykstra in Double-A. Each player took a different path to get to where they are now, and may still … Continue reading →

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Did the Mets Overreact to Wheeler’s Second Start?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Paul Festa

Does it make sense to change a pitcher’s mechanics after two major league starts? That’s what pitching coach Dan Warthen did. It was in response to Zack Wheeler’s second start in which he was apparently tipping his pitches. Mets TV … Continue reading →

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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.

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Link Roundup: Wheeler, Marcum, Denver Layover

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Paul Festa

After splitting a two-game series with the Chicago White Sox, the Mets will play a makeup game in Denver today against the Rockies. This is a makegood for one of the games that was snowed out back in April. Back … Continue reading →

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Niese Has Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Paul Festa

Jon Niese will miss the next couple of weeks with a partial tear of his rotator cuff. Jonathon Niese has been diagnosed with a partially torn rotator cuff, although surgery is not immediately being recommended, assistant general manager John Ricco said. … Continue reading →

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