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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
@almostamet.bsky.social‬
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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!

almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/vladimir-g...
🤏 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
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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

Here's a hint:
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November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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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
🎬 Mets blockbuster for Ian Desmond 'fizzled'
Almost A Met: Ian Desmond
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October 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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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
September 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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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
🪦 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
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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
🎙️ 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
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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
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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
August 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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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
The Mets 'aggressive' Randy Johnson pursuit
Almost A Met: Randy Johnson
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August 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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
July 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🙏 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

almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/david-wrig...
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July 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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.

almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/david-wrig...

#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
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
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...
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
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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
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.
almostametnewsletter.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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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
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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
June 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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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
May 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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
Coming Soon: Almost A Met
I'm trying something new.
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May 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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stoked to read!
May 12, 2025 at 8:09 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
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
Yes... I promise. 👀 #MetsSky #LGM
May 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Ok, so more on this soon. I promise. #LGM
May 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Last week, I was one of the many people laid off by the Daily Dot. I started in 2022 as a freelance writer, and was ecstatic when I made News Editor shortly after.

I’ll miss writing my weekly column on Gen Zalpha brainrot. That being said, I’m open to any writing opportunities!
May 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM