Tag Archives: Wright

Blog Roundup: Thin Rotation Edition

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Houston Astros polished off a sweep of the Mets by Schmacking Chris Schwinden, and accosting Manny Acosta.  The starting rotation is now very much in doubt now that Mike Pelfrey is out for the year (There’s a switch – … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Getaway Day Edition

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Mets wrap up their thus-far disappointing series in Houston today.  It’s not a shock that they seem to be having a “let down” series after three exhausting games in Colorado.  On top of that, the flu bug is propagating … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: The .500 Edition

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Paul Festa

There have been times over the past couple of years where a Mets record of .500 was a good thing.  But after a 7-3 start in their first 10 games, the Mets have gone 1-5 against the Braves and the … 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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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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Blog Roundup: Faith and Fear

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Paul Festa

Smack dab in the middle of Spring Training, Mets fans teem with both faith and fear.  There’s reason for hope, like in any Spring Training camp in the league, but there’s also cause for concern.  David Wright revealed his malady: … Continue reading →

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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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