Almost A Met Newsletter

🫵 The Mets were 'targeting' Brian Fuentes Almost A Met: Brian Fuentes

Good morning #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is out. Do you remember when the #Mets were targeting RP Brian Fuentes? I almost forgot. Check it out here! almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/mets-brian...

Yeah, this is nice. #MetsSky #Mets #LGM

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Happy #Mets first Spring Training game day, #MetsSky. I'm excited to watch some baseball (especially as a snowstorm looms). If you wanna read more Mets content before the game, perhaps you missed my latest newsletter about Sammy Sosa and the Mets?

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🤞 The Mets wanted Sammy Sosa (twice) Almost A Met: Sammy Sosa

Hello #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is out. I looked at how the #Mets really wanted to acquire Sammy Sosa (twice). Hope you enjoy!

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The whole “there will never be a captain” thing is *not* a big deal btw. Super normal to suggest that a locker room should determine its own leader. I’m not understanding why some of you are so bothered by that statement.

Two teams in MLB have captains. Neither has won a WS in over a decade.

Ok, a Bobby Valentine disguise giveaway is hilarious. Good job #Mets marketing department. 💯

What is one player you think is the biggest X factor or has the chance to significantly alter your perception of this team this season? Mine are Manaea and Robert Jr.

🙃 The Mets were 'going to sign' Matt Holliday or Jason Bay... Sigh Almost A Met: Matt Holliday

Morning #MetsSky! Today’s newsletter is out! One former #Mets front office executive said the team was “going to sign” either Matt Holliday or Jason Bay. They chose Bay. We all know how that turned out. Check it out here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/matt-holli...

This week's FOIAball is all about money, power, and influence.

www.foiaball.com/p/head-coach...

@chelseajanes.bsky.social welcome to #MetsSky

I've done a little work towards a 1986 Mets newsletter that would be focused on rewatching bits and pieces of games and doing some reminiscing about the things that got me so hooked on baseball

It would be 100% free of charge.

Gauging interest:

If you're interested, give a 'like' or reply

🫷 Mets were 'pushing' for a Gerardo Parra trade Almost A Met: Gerardo Parra

ICYMI: This week's newsletter looked at a forgotten part of the #Mets 2015 trade deadline.

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#MetsSky #LGM

Mets were 'pushing' for a Gerardo Parra trade Almost A Met: Gerardo Parra

Good morning #MetsSky! Today's newsletter focuses on the 2015 trade deadline — a #Mets period we are all very familiar with. But there's something of a forgotten rumor: The team's reported pursuit of OF Gerardo Parra. Take a look!

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Get that Sluethy sticker, folks

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Ambiorix Burgos … to quote Obi-Wan Kenobi: “Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time.”

Thanks for catching, Gil. Meant Billy Eppler. Updated the piece with a correction at the bottom. Appreciate the close reading!

Blue sky has no idea how truly wonderful New York Mets prospects are. I have to figure out how to actually get followers on here to tell them all about it.

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Happy Saturday, #MetsSky! I hope your weekend is off to a good start. If you haven't already, why not check out my latest newsletter where I look at how the #Mets almost acquired Eric Hosmer as part of a blockbuster trade in 2022.

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Yeah I think the team is gonna value optionality etc. That being said, I would love one more established bullpen arm. 🤷🏼‍♀️

💭 Remember the Mets-Eric Hosmer blockbuster trade rumor? Almost A Met: Eric Hosmer

What's up #MetsSky! Today I'm taking a look at the blockbuster trade that fizzled out that would have sent Eric Hosmer (and more) to the #Mets. In hindsight, is the proposed deal something they should have done? (...Kind of?)

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Inside the Mets' offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul

Fantastic peek into the #Mets offseason decision making by @willsammon.bsky.social over at the Athletic. Great read (as always from him).

www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Almost A Met | Substack A weekly 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.

#MetsSky - Tomorrow's newsletter will focus on a #Mets trade that almost happened in 2022. Can you guess what it is?

You could also sub to find out tomorrow morning... 😬

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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...

Very good read!

🤬 People always want Wally Backman to manage the Mets Almost A Met (Manager): Wally Backman

Good morning #MetsSky - hope everyone is safe and warm on this snowy Sunday. If you are looking for a bit of a long read before you shovel show, maybe check out the history of Wally Backman and his interviews to manage the #Mets?

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🤬 People always want Wally Backman to manage the Mets Almost A Met (Manager): Wally Backman

Good morning #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is an Almost A Met (Manager) edition. I look into why a certain segment of #Mets fans always want Wally Backman to manage the team.

Check it out! almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/wally-back...

"Losers"

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Yeah the report was more critical than I expected. I just genuinely think this team needed a shakeup, got it, and the team is better. I'd still like some bullpen additions tho.