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The Contract Offer: Wright or Wrong?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’ve been avoiding the subject of contract extensions for David Wright and R.A. Dickey because A) I don’t feel like speculating about if every single day, especially when I know next to nothing about what’s going on behind closed doors … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Fore!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Paul Festa

After teeing off on the Orioles this week, the Mets head to the links to tee off on their off day.  Ah, team bonding.  Anyways, the Mets have decided to alternate series sweeps – loss, win, loss, win.  This weekend … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: No-Spin Zone

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

R.A. Dickey pitched another routine gem last night, allowing a controversial infield hit to B.J. Upton in the first, then allowed an unearned run in the ninth after a David Wright error and two passed balls.  As the Rays radio … Continue reading →

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Which Outfielder Will Be the Odd Man Out?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Paul Festa

Within the next 2-3 weeks, the Mets should be getting 3 key injured players back.  SS Ruben Tejada, C Josh Thole, and OF Jason Bay are all beginning to play rehab games this week.  So which players on the current … Continue reading →

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28 Days Later: The State of the Mets

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Paul Festa

28 games into the season, the Mets are 15-13, sitting in third place in the NL East.  And if it weren’t early May, I’d say something like, “if the season were to end today, the Mets would be the second … 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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