I wasn’t planning on this, but I now root for a team that features Bo Bichette, Luis Robert, Jr., Freddy Peralta, and, if his minor league deal amounts to anything, Craig Kimbrel. Fine. Great. Maybe wonderful. But I wasn’t planning on it. www.faithandfearinflushing.com/2026/01/28/i...

Francisco Lindor is going to probably be #1 on this list in about 12 years or so

That bone-chilling Saturday afternoon the Mets ALMOST signed "the greatest player in the world"...and the frigid Saturday night he ascended to the Angels. @andrewwyrich.bsky.social captures the pure, uncut angst in his essential @almostamet.bsky.social newsletter. I adored being a part of this.

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Hey #MetsSky! Spent my day off putting the finishing touches on Fridays's newsletter. It's gonna be a fun one with a great interview from someone from the #Mets community. Stay tuned!

Want to get it in your inbox before everyone else? Sub here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com

Here's a hint:

🎬 Mets blockbuster for Ian Desmond 'fizzled' Almost A Met: Ian Desmond

Did you see today’s newsletter yet? I deep-dived into a #Mets blockbuster that “fizzled” before it happened. Check out more here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/mets-block...

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Today's newsletter is live! We are taking a look at how the #Mets were reportedly in "love" with OF Shin Soo Choo.

almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/the-mets-w...

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🪦 Did the Wilpons kill a trade for this second baseman? Almost A Met: Jason Kipnis

Today’s newsletter is out! I deep-dived into how the Wilpons almost certainly killed a trade for 2B Jason Kipnis to the #Mets. But maybe that was a good thing? almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/did-the-wi...

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🎙️ Podcast: Why So Many MLB "What-Ifs" Run Through the Mets (w/ Andrew Wyrich) The proprietor of the “Almost A Met” Substack stops by to talk about how missed deals, near-signings and media rumors have shaped baseball history.

I spoke with @neilpaine.bsky.social about some fun #Mets "what-ifs" and baseball in general for his podcast. I had a great time chatting. Please give it a listen and subscribe to Neil's newsletter—it rocks! neilpaine.substack.com/cp/172170250

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Y'all know what to do. #LGM #Mets #MetsSky ➡️ almostametnewsletter.substack.com

FOIAball College football's weirdest, wildest, and biggest secrets.

Also shouted out my friend and former colleague @davidcovucci.bsky.social who launched FOIABall recently, which will use public records to uncover college football’s weirdest, wildest, and biggest secrets. Sub here: foiaball.beehiiv.com/subscribe

The newsletter also includes links to great stuff from:

@piazzaparty.bsky.social

@psltoflushing.bsky.social

@metsmerized.bsky.social

@theskippersview.bsky.social

Read all of their work also!!!

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The Mets 'aggressive' Randy Johnson pursuit Almost A Met: Randy Johnson

Today's newsletter is out! Did you know the #Mets were "aggressive" in trying to acquire Randy Johnson in the late '90s? Read more about it here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/mets-aggre...

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David is the best at this. I am so excited for this newsletter.

🙏 Thanks for all the support, y'all!

Thought I'd look at a scary #Mets 'what-if' scenario with David Wright's number retirement tomorrow. #MetsSky

Had a great chat with @jamesschiano.bsky.social for this newsletter. It's a fun one, go read it! #MetsSky #LGM #Mets

Great stuff from @mikaelthalen.bsky.social, as always.

Almost A Met | Substack A newsletter diving into the players and coaches who almost signed with, were traded to, or were linked to the New York Mets. Click to read Almost A Met, a Substack publication.

I've gotten quite a few new #MetsSky followers recently (ty!!) so I thought I'd re-introduce myself. I'm Andrew, and each week I write the "Almost A Met" newsletter, where I research players who were *almost* #Mets.

I'll post a few examples below, but please sub! almostametnewsletter.substack.com

i would just like to thank all of you, on behalf of every journalist on here, for actually clicking the links

We've got something super fun for tomorrow's newsletter! We spoke with @timothyrryder.bsky.social about one of his favorite "Almost A Met" players—Barry Larkin!

If you want to get this in your inbox tomorrow morning, subscribe now! almostametnewsletter.substack.com

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Excited to follow along, Mikael! You will crush it.

Our newest edition of Almost A Met goes live on Friday morning. Want to learn how Manny Ramirez was almost on the #Mets? Subscribe to get it before everyone else!

Sub here ➡️ almostametnewsletter.substack.com/about

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Really enjoyed this book, Daniel!

Coming Soon: Almost A Met I'm trying something new.

Our first welcome post to the very first subscribers went out yesterday! Our first deep dive into how Alfonso Soriano was *almost* a New York Met will be sent to subscribers soon!

Check out yesterday's post here.

almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/coming-soo...

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Your newsletter looks awesome! Just subbed!

stoked to read!

About - Almost A Met A newsletter diving into the players and coaches who almost signed with, were traded to, or were linked to the New York Mets. Click to read Almost A Met, a Substack publication.

I've been mulling this newsletter idea for a while. Given my current circumstances, I felt like launching it now.

I'm starting "Almost A Met," a newsletter that does deep-dive research on people who were *almost* New York Mets.

Sub here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com/about

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Yes... I promise. 👀 #MetsSky #LGM

Ok, so more on this soon. I promise. #LGM

Last week, I was one of the many people laid off by the Daily Dot. I started in 2022 as a freelance writer, and was ecstatic when I made News Editor shortly after.

I’ll miss writing my weekly column on Gen Zalpha brainrot. That being said, I’m open to any writing opportunities!