Aaron
@aaronjsomers.bsky.social
Baseball, baseball cards, and occasionally other nonsense. ⚾️
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I feel like not enough baseball people are ignoring the "avoid Substack because of the Nazi associations" stuff and are starting up Substacks.
February 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I feel like not enough baseball people are ignoring the "avoid Substack because of the Nazi associations" stuff and are starting up Substacks.
I feel like not enough baseball people are ignoring the "avoid Substack because of the Nazi associations" stuff and are starting up Substacks.
February 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I feel like not enough baseball people are ignoring the "avoid Substack because of the Nazi associations" stuff and are starting up Substacks.
Happy pitchers and catchers report day for those that celebrate. 😁⚾️
February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Happy pitchers and catchers report day for those that celebrate. 😁⚾️
Milwaukee needs an infielder after this morning's trade with Boston and has lefty-hitting outfielders (Mitchell, Bauers, Black) they can move. A trade with Houston for Isaac Paredes has to happen, right?
February 10, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Milwaukee needs an infielder after this morning's trade with Boston and has lefty-hitting outfielders (Mitchell, Bauers, Black) they can move. A trade with Houston for Isaac Paredes has to happen, right?
I don't understand agreeing to give Framber Valdez $38.3M/year while being upset at Tarik Skubal for asking for $32M.
February 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM
I don't understand agreeing to give Framber Valdez $38.3M/year while being upset at Tarik Skubal for asking for $32M.
Remember when Super Bowl commercials used to be new during the game and not ruined by a "preview" on The Today Show the week before?
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Remember when Super Bowl commercials used to be new during the game and not ruined by a "preview" on The Today Show the week before?
10-second videos of guys throwing bullpens before spring training have started to appear. It's a happy day.
February 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM
10-second videos of guys throwing bullpens before spring training have started to appear. It's a happy day.
Took the boy to Monster Jam today. He enjoyed himself, which is all I cared about.
Two of the eight trucks were being driven by women, which I found pretty cool and wasn't expecting (including the famed Grave Digger).
Two of the eight trucks were being driven by women, which I found pretty cool and wasn't expecting (including the famed Grave Digger).
a monster truck is driving on a dirt track in front of a banner that says unoh
ALT: a monster truck is driving on a dirt track in front of a banner that says unoh
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January 31, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Took the boy to Monster Jam today. He enjoyed himself, which is all I cared about.
Two of the eight trucks were being driven by women, which I found pretty cool and wasn't expecting (including the famed Grave Digger).
Two of the eight trucks were being driven by women, which I found pretty cool and wasn't expecting (including the famed Grave Digger).
I'm not sure what's worse:
- Continuing to insist Byron Buxton is a "top trade candidate".
- Using useless data (like Baseball Trade Values) to propose trades for Buxton.
- Aggregating those proposals as if they're realistic/possible.
It's probably a little of 2 and 3, honestly.
- Continuing to insist Byron Buxton is a "top trade candidate".
- Using useless data (like Baseball Trade Values) to propose trades for Buxton.
- Aggregating those proposals as if they're realistic/possible.
It's probably a little of 2 and 3, honestly.
a cartoon character says a little from column a little from column b in front of a painting
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January 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I'm not sure what's worse:
- Continuing to insist Byron Buxton is a "top trade candidate".
- Using useless data (like Baseball Trade Values) to propose trades for Buxton.
- Aggregating those proposals as if they're realistic/possible.
It's probably a little of 2 and 3, honestly.
- Continuing to insist Byron Buxton is a "top trade candidate".
- Using useless data (like Baseball Trade Values) to propose trades for Buxton.
- Aggregating those proposals as if they're realistic/possible.
It's probably a little of 2 and 3, honestly.
Am I the only one that thinks an Isaac Paredes for Mickey Moniak trade makes sense? Houston gets a lefty outfielder. Colorado gets a bat that can work into the 1B/DH mix. Paredes' gap power taking advantage of the Coors Field outfield? @kgh23.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Am I the only one that thinks an Isaac Paredes for Mickey Moniak trade makes sense? Houston gets a lefty outfielder. Colorado gets a bat that can work into the 1B/DH mix. Paredes' gap power taking advantage of the Coors Field outfield? @kgh23.bsky.social
The latest newsletter: José Ramírez stays in Cleveland, while Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to leave Pittsburgh. Plus more.
TBNL: José Ramírez stays; Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to go
José Ramírez will stay in Cleveland. Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to leave Pittsburgh. Plus: WBC roster news, links, and other notes.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The latest newsletter: José Ramírez stays in Cleveland, while Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to leave Pittsburgh. Plus more.
New followers keep coming in bunches (which is awesome), but this feels like a good time to mention I write a free baseball newsletter a few times a week.
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Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
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Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
January 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
New followers keep coming in bunches (which is awesome), but this feels like a good time to mention I write a free baseball newsletter a few times a week.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
Aside from Goose Gossage, Larry Doby, and Andruw Jones, are there any other HOFers who played in the NPB/KBO during or at the end of their MLB careers? I'm not counting Ichiro, who started his career in Japan.
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Aside from Goose Gossage, Larry Doby, and Andruw Jones, are there any other HOFers who played in the NPB/KBO during or at the end of their MLB careers? I'm not counting Ichiro, who started his career in Japan.
Mets rotation options (pre-trade):
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
January 22, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Mets rotation options (pre-trade):
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
I get the whole “the Yanks needed to do this” argument, but Cashman is going to regret giving Bellinger this contract (unless he’s fantastic for two years and opts out; AND whatever they trade Dominguez or Jones for pans out).
January 21, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I get the whole “the Yanks needed to do this” argument, but Cashman is going to regret giving Bellinger this contract (unless he’s fantastic for two years and opts out; AND whatever they trade Dominguez or Jones for pans out).
The last player born before me ends his career on my birthday. I asked for the opposite!!
January 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The last player born before me ends his career on my birthday. I asked for the opposite!!
Level 44 begins.
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
a video game scene with a mushroom on top of a brick block
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January 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Level 44 begins.
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
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I don't have an official vote for the MLB Hall of Fame. Still, I have some thoughts on who I would vote for if I were to.
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My mock 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
My mock 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. Ten players worthy of baseball immortality.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I don't have an official vote for the MLB Hall of Fame. Still, I have some thoughts on who I would vote for if I were to.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
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Mets have infielders to trade. Braves need a shortstop. You know you want to see Luisangel and Ronald in the same lineup.
January 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Mets have infielders to trade. Braves need a shortstop. You know you want to see Luisangel and Ronald in the same lineup.
There is more to this CIN/TB/LAA trade, right? Also, wouldn't Lux have made more sense for the Angels than Lowe?
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
There is more to this CIN/TB/LAA trade, right? Also, wouldn't Lux have made more sense for the Angels than Lowe?
Umm, if Kyle Tucker is worth $60M a year then I don't see how anyone can argue Tarik Skubal shouldn't get $32M.
January 16, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Umm, if Kyle Tucker is worth $60M a year then I don't see how anyone can argue Tarik Skubal shouldn't get $32M.
Tucker to Toronto.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Tucker to Toronto.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
Got an idea stuck in my head today. 1600 words later and Part 1 (of 3; the smallest of the trio) is done.
January 13, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Got an idea stuck in my head today. 1600 words later and Part 1 (of 3; the smallest of the trio) is done.
Someone sign Rich Hill, please.
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Someone sign Rich Hill, please.