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A newsletter that deep dives into players who *almost* became New York Mets. #LGM #Mets #MetsSky Written by @andrewwyrich.bsky.social

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Happy weekend #MetsSky folks! ICYMI: I looked into how Yorvit Torrealba's deal with the #Mets fell apart, and why he was an inspiration for starting this newsletter.

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😶‍🌫️ How the Mets deal with Yorvit Torrealba fell apart
Almost A Met: Yorvit Torrealba
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January 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
almostamet.bsky.social
He did have his moments, for sure! He was a solid backup catcher, ya know?
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Man I really wanted Wright to win in 2006, but Howard was always going to be a tough one to beat. (I personally love the HR Derby, it's one of my favorite parts of the baseball season)
January 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Good morning #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is out. I decided to look into how the #Mets deal with Yorvit Torrealba fell apart during the 2007-2008 offseason. I've joked that Torrealba always felt like a quintessential "Almost A Met" to me.

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😶‍🌫️ How the Mets deal with Yorvit Torrealba fell apart
Almost A Met: Yorvit Torrealba
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January 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Obviously I want to see the return here, but I was never super convinced the Mets would acquire Cabrera.
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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New journalist interview: David Covucci, @foiaball.com

For the college football fans, the investigative journalists, and those looking to find their niche

We talk investigative reporting on everything from alleged tax fraud to how much schools spend on balloons & bundt cake

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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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THANK YOU Andrew, who writes the @almostamet.bsky.social newsletter for the kind mention of me, #MetsSky & our amazing website created by @pauladonovan.bsky.social. It's this kind of word-of-mouth that will continue to help the #MetsSky community grow. Truly appreciate the courtesy, Andrew. Thanks!
January 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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The #MetsSky community rules - and the website is great! (I'll write something for it soon!) I had to mention it in my look back at an Amazin year for the newsletter. Thanks Charley and everyone else who has been so supportive of a new newsletter!

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💙 Thank you for an Amazin' year + What's next?
What you can expect from 'Almost A Met' in 2026. Plus (so many) thanks.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Happy new year, #MetsSky! Today I wanted to thank Amazin’ readers like you for helping grow the newsletter in 2025.

Plus, I share some thoughts on what to expect from Almost A Met in 2026.

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💙 Thank you for an Amazin' year + What's next?
What you can expect from 'Almost A Met' in 2026. Plus (so many) thanks.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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we're also just a few free subscribers away from closing the new year at 2,000 (pretty good for a four-month-old newsletter!), so if you are a follower here, but haven't signed up, make my day and do it now!

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December 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Good morning #MetsSky. Hope the snow isn't so bad for you to start the weekend off. When you are done shoveling, why not check out my 26-man #Mets roster predictions for next season? almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/2026-mets-...
2️⃣6️⃣ Mets 26-man roster predictions for 2026
Maybe some of them are "Almost A Met" articles in the future. But who knows.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Some of the angst I get - it's a lot of players we've grown to love going away in a (very) short period of time. That's jarring. But this is clearly become a reset, and Stearns has proven himself quite good at building baseball teams. I'm willing to see what he cooks up.
December 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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What's up #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is a little different. I decided to do a #Mets 26-man roster prediction for 2026.

Check it out here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/2026-mets-...
December 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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I've been preaching "can't judge the offseason until it's over" and I guess I predict that the offseason is far from over. 👀

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2️⃣6️⃣ Mets 26-man roster predictions for 2026
Maybe some of them are "Almost A Met" articles in the future. But who knows.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Making the case for David Wright’s Hall of Fame candidacy #LGM #Mets
6 reasons David Wright belongs in the Hall of Fame
David Wright's Hall of Fame case, like his playing career, is largely overshadowed by questions of what could have been. But bad luck doesn't tell his entire story, which is why he's managed to stick ...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Talk about bold predictions! This could be fun. Looking forward to it.
December 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Hey #MetsSky. I've got a fun newsletter for you all on Friday. I'll be doing a 26-man #Mets roster projection for 2026 on Dec. 26. (It worked out that way, I didn't plan it, but I ain't complaining).

Subscribe to get it in your inbox on Friday!

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December 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Maybe I should just post the rest of it to manifest the rest of the offseason in one day. Clearly David Stearns has access to my drafts folder. 😂
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*deletes section of Friday's newsletter*

At least I got the team right?
December 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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*deletes section of Friday's newsletter*

At least I got the team right?
December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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😱😱😱😱... Yeah this made me feel old.
December 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Check out this cool mug. I answered a survey for @almostamet.bsky.social & won this mug. When Andrew wrote to inform me I won, he didn't know it was me! We got a good laugh about it & now I have a cool mug. It pays to support our content providers. Good things happen when we support each other. #LGM
December 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Glad you enjoy it @qflea.bsky.social !!! I didn't recognize it was Charley until I saw the thumbnail on his reply email 😂😂
qflea.bsky.social Charley @qflea.bsky.social · 24d
Check out this cool mug. I answered a survey for @almostamet.bsky.social & won this mug. When Andrew wrote to inform me I won, he didn't know it was me! We got a good laugh about it & now I have a cool mug. It pays to support our content providers. Good things happen when we support each other. #LGM
December 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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What's up #MetsSky. Hope your weekend is off to a good start! ICYMI: Yesterday I looked into whether or not the #Mets turned down a trade for Roy Halladay in 2009.

Check it out here: ➡️ almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/mets-roy-h...
👎 Did the Mets turn down a trade for Roy Halladay?
Almost A Met: Roy Halladay
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December 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Good morning #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is out and it's a big name! Did the #Mets turn down a trade for Roy Halladay? 🤔

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👎 Did the Mets turn down a trade for Roy Halladay?
Almost A Met: Roy Halladay
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December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Good morning #MetsSky! Today's newsletter is out and it's a big name! Did the #Mets turn down a trade for Roy Halladay? 🤔

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👎 Did the Mets turn down a trade for Roy Halladay?
Almost A Met: Roy Halladay
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December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM