Gil Griffin
@gilgriffin.bsky.social
NY-born, NY/DC-raised, L.A.-based journalist/teacher/author. Roots: Kongo/Mbundu 🇦🇴, Mandinka🇬🇲, 🧡💙#Mets ⚾; 💜#FreoDockers 🏉; wife 👩🏽; cat 🐱; travel; SCUBA🦈; fitness; sci-fi. 🚫maga, 🚫🤡, 🚫ICE; I speak: español🇪🇸, Pilipino🇵🇭, 'olelo Hawai'i 🤙🏾, Aussie English.
😂I used to joke that if Fred Flintstone were Latino, he'd be Ramon Castro. Loved him. He was known in the clubhouse for having a great sense of humor. On the field, he brought a clutch bat and strong defensive skills. He had his biggest moment in '05 in the stretch run w/a 3-run jack vs Philly.
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
😂I used to joke that if Fred Flintstone were Latino, he'd be Ramon Castro. Loved him. He was known in the clubhouse for having a great sense of humor. On the field, he brought a clutch bat and strong defensive skills. He had his biggest moment in '05 in the stretch run w/a 3-run jack vs Philly.
#Mets news: According to @nypostsports.bsky.social reporter Dan Bartels:
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
#Mets news: According to @nypostsports.bsky.social reporter Dan Bartels:
Another quality starter off the board for #Mets. Given this contract's length, not surprised, given Stearns's track record, that he didn't bite. Hope he's lining something up on the trade route to fix our biggest and most glaring weakness.
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Another quality starter off the board for #Mets. Given this contract's length, not surprised, given Stearns's track record, that he didn't bite. Hope he's lining something up on the trade route to fix our biggest and most glaring weakness.
A #Mets starting pitching trade possibility is now off the board. He had a great year last year and has been steady for quite some time. Could've filled in nicely for a year or two until the kids are fully ready.
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A #Mets starting pitching trade possibility is now off the board. He had a great year last year and has been steady for quite some time. Could've filled in nicely for a year or two until the kids are fully ready.
Sure would be nice if he could be our setup man if we re-sign Edwin Díaz.
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Sure would be nice if he could be our setup man if we re-sign Edwin Díaz.
If any of you read my last post, I guess I should be careful what I wish for...😯
November 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
If any of you read my last post, I guess I should be careful what I wish for...😯
@freodocker.bsky.social All done, mate!
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@freodocker.bsky.social All done, mate!
MLB trades and signings are starting to really pick up. This one is very interesting: A 13-game winning RH starter last year is traded straight up for a RH, OF bat who last year hit 36 HRs.
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
MLB trades and signings are starting to really pick up. This one is very interesting: A 13-game winning RH starter last year is traded straight up for a RH, OF bat who last year hit 36 HRs.
Whoa, #fremantledockers fans, this is REALLY happening! It's surreal that someone I extensively wrote about years ago in my book is now gonna be on OUR side.
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Whoa, #fremantledockers fans, this is REALLY happening! It's surreal that someone I extensively wrote about years ago in my book is now gonna be on OUR side.
Meanwhile, some -- very rare -- good political news!
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Meanwhile, some -- very rare -- good political news!
Here's what I filled myself with: A delicious Hawaiian breakfast at a restaurant called Aloha Stacks, in Whittier -- ube pancakes with coconut cream, kalua pig, and scrambled eggs.😋
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Here's what I filled myself with: A delicious Hawaiian breakfast at a restaurant called Aloha Stacks, in Whittier -- ube pancakes with coconut cream, kalua pig, and scrambled eggs.😋
@hollycullenfreo.bsky.social Hey there! Whaddaya think of our men's fixture next year? I'm gonna have a HEAP of wee hours starts in the first 14 rounds, including at least three on school days!🥴
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
@hollycullenfreo.bsky.social Hey there! Whaddaya think of our men's fixture next year? I'm gonna have a HEAP of wee hours starts in the first 14 rounds, including at least three on school days!🥴
@rghood.bsky.social Well, then, mate, you being a St Kilda man, I know you recognize THIS bloke standing next to me, nine years ago, right?🤔
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
@rghood.bsky.social Well, then, mate, you being a St Kilda man, I know you recognize THIS bloke standing next to me, nine years ago, right?🤔
Congratulations to the 35 million Americans who'll now have their healthcare premiums balloon to unaffordable levels, because these eight sellouts voted yesterday with Republicans to reopen the government. But hey, billionaires will get the tax break they want.🙄
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Congratulations to the 35 million Americans who'll now have their healthcare premiums balloon to unaffordable levels, because these eight sellouts voted yesterday with Republicans to reopen the government. But hey, billionaires will get the tax break they want.🙄
Ruh-roh.😬 How could MLB ever have embraced betting and sports books? Did its leadership really think nothing bad would ever happen as a result? Was it naïvete, or greed?🤔
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Ruh-roh.😬 How could MLB ever have embraced betting and sports books? Did its leadership really think nothing bad would ever happen as a result? Was it naïvete, or greed?🤔
@nytimes.com Hey! What's the glitch with downloading the Saturday crossword on iPad? Since last night, I can't download it by tapping on the icon and can't download it on the archives. Restarting the device doesn't solve the issue either.🤦🏿😡 Please fix ASAP. Any other iPad users having this issue?
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
@nytimes.com Hey! What's the glitch with downloading the Saturday crossword on iPad? Since last night, I can't download it by tapping on the icon and can't download it on the archives. Restarting the device doesn't solve the issue either.🤦🏿😡 Please fix ASAP. Any other iPad users having this issue?
@nytgames.bsky.social Hey! What's the glitch with downloading the Saturday crossword on iPad? Can't download it by tapping on the icon and can't download it on the archives. Restarting the device doesn't solve the issue either.🤦🏿😡 Please fix ASAP.
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
@nytgames.bsky.social Hey! What's the glitch with downloading the Saturday crossword on iPad? Can't download it by tapping on the icon and can't download it on the archives. Restarting the device doesn't solve the issue either.🤦🏿😡 Please fix ASAP.
Anyone else here an iPad using @nytimes crossword puzzle solver who can't download the Saturday puzzle, even though the screen says it's available?
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Anyone else here an iPad using @nytimes crossword puzzle solver who can't download the Saturday puzzle, even though the screen says it's available?
WTF??? We lost Antoan Richardson to the F-ING Braves???🤬
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
WTF??? We lost Antoan Richardson to the F-ING Braves???🤬
