Andrew Wyrich
@andrewwyrich.bsky.social
Newsletter Editor for hire. I've also written about tech policy, sports, and much more. Want to know more about my newsletter/reporting work? Check out: https://andrewjwyrich.com/ I also write
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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...
January 29, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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...
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Francisco Lindor is going to probably be #1 on this list in about 12 years or so
Most bWAR as Mets Position Player
Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Mike Piazza 24.6
Gary Carter 11.4
Jeff Kent 8.4
Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Mike Piazza 24.6
Gary Carter 11.4
Jeff Kent 8.4
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Francisco Lindor is going to probably be #1 on this list in about 12 years or so
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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.
Hey #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is out - and it's a fun one! I spoke with the (very awesome) @gregprince.bsky.social about the #Mets almost signing Vladimir Guerrero in 2004. It felt like a distinct possibility there for a second. Check it out!
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🤏 Vladimir Guerrero and the Mets were 'on the precipice' (Ft. Greg Prince)
Almost A Met: Vladimir Guerrero
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November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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
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November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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:
Want to get it in your inbox before everyone else? Sub here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com
Here's a hint:
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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...
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
🎬 Mets blockbuster for Ian Desmond 'fizzled'
Almost A Met: Ian Desmond
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October 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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...
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
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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...
#MetsSky #LGM
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#MetsSky #LGM
September 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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...
#MetsSky #LGM
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#MetsSky #LGM
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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...
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
🪦 Did the Wilpons kill a trade for this second baseman?
Almost A Met: Jason Kipnis
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August 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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...
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
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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
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
🎙️ 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.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
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August 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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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
FOIAball
College football's weirdest, wildest, and biggest secrets.
foiaball.beehiiv.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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
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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!!!
#MetsSky
@piazzaparty.bsky.social
@psltoflushing.bsky.social
@metsmerized.bsky.social
@theskippersview.bsky.social
Read all of their work also!!!
#MetsSky
August 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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!!!
#MetsSky
@piazzaparty.bsky.social
@psltoflushing.bsky.social
@metsmerized.bsky.social
@theskippersview.bsky.social
Read all of their work also!!!
#MetsSky
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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...
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
The Mets 'aggressive' Randy Johnson pursuit
Almost A Met: Randy Johnson
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August 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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...
#MetsSky #LGM
#MetsSky #LGM
David is the best at this. I am so excited for this newsletter.
Ever wonder about the VIP treatment Matthew McConaughey gets at the University of Texas?
FOIAball, a new site covering college football through public records reporting, is coming next week.
So subscribe now: foiaball.com
FOIAball, a new site covering college football through public records reporting, is coming next week.
So subscribe now: foiaball.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
David is the best at this. I am so excited for this newsletter.
🙏 Thanks for all the support, y'all!
The newsletter hit a milestone today! 🎉
Last week’s post about David Wright almost being traded by the #Mets became our most read post since we’ve launched! I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support! I've loved writing it! #LGM #MetsSky
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Last week’s post about David Wright almost being traded by the #Mets became our most read post since we’ve launched! I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support! I've loved writing it! #LGM #MetsSky
almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/david-wrig...
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July 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
🙏 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
Today's newsletter is out! In honor of David Wright's number retirement this weekend, I thought I'd look at how he was almost traded. A scary thought indeed.
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#MetsSky #Mets #LGM
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#MetsSky #Mets #LGM
David Wright almost traded for WHO?!
Almost A Met: Jose Cruz Jr.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Had a great chat with @jamesschiano.bsky.social for this newsletter. It's a fun one, go read it! #MetsSky #LGM #Mets
Today's newsletter is a fun one, #Mets fans! I chatted with @jamesschiano.bsky.social about a more recent “what-if” scenario: What if the Mets were able to land Yoshinobu Yamamoto?
Check it out here ➡️ almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/almost-a-m...
#MetsSky #LGM
Check it out here ➡️ almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/almost-a-m...
#MetsSky #LGM
Almost A Met: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Ft. James Schiano)
A free-agent 'unicorn' who might have changed everything.
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July 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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.
EXCLUSIVE: I discovered evidence that an IMSI-catcher, commonly called a Stingray, was used during a July 4 protest at an ICE facility.
Using an advanced detection tool called Marlin, I scanned cellular traffic & found hundreds of anomalies indicative of surveillance san.com/cc/exclusive...
Using an advanced detection tool called Marlin, I scanned cellular traffic & found hundreds of anomalies indicative of surveillance san.com/cc/exclusive...
Exclusive: Evidence of cell phone surveillance detected at anti-ICE protest
Mobile network anomalies consistent with cell phone surveillance were detected at a July 4 protest at an ICE field office in Washington state.
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July 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Great stuff from @mikaelthalen.bsky.social, as always.
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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'll post a few examples below, but please sub! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
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.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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'll post a few examples below, but please sub! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
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i would just like to thank all of you, on behalf of every journalist on here, for actually clicking the links
June 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
i would just like to thank all of you, on behalf of every journalist on here, for actually clicking the links
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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
#Mets #LGM #MetsSky
If you want to get this in your inbox tomorrow morning, subscribe now! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
#Mets #LGM #MetsSky
June 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
#Mets #LGM #MetsSky
If you want to get this in your inbox tomorrow morning, subscribe now! almostametnewsletter.substack.com
#Mets #LGM #MetsSky
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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
#LGM #MetsSky
Sub here ➡️ almostametnewsletter.substack.com/about
#LGM #MetsSky
May 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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
#LGM #MetsSky
Sub here ➡️ almostametnewsletter.substack.com/about
#LGM #MetsSky
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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...
#LGM #MetsSky #Mets
Check out yesterday's post here.
almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/coming-soo...
#LGM #MetsSky #Mets
Coming Soon: Almost A Met
I'm trying something new.
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May 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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...
#LGM #MetsSky #Mets
Check out yesterday's post here.
almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/coming-soo...
#LGM #MetsSky #Mets
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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
#MetsSky #LGM
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
#MetsSky #LGM
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.
almostametnewsletter.substack.com
May 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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
#MetsSky #LGM
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
#MetsSky #LGM
May 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM