Phil Hertz
@prhertz.bsky.social
Currently a contributor to BaseballHQ.com
Former long-time DGC at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp; now retired.
NY Met and Michigan Wolverine fan.
Former long-time DGC at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp; now retired.
NY Met and Michigan Wolverine fan.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Fox legal analyst responds to Trump’s unhinged and psychotic posts calling for Democratic senators and representatives to be executed for posting a video urging service members to obey their oath to the Constitution and follow the law in the UCMJ.
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fox legal analyst responds to Trump’s unhinged and psychotic posts calling for Democratic senators and representatives to be executed for posting a video urging service members to obey their oath to the Constitution and follow the law in the UCMJ.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
From my perspective as a Met fan (who’s also a Polar Bear fan), the first and biggest offseason priority: get Edwin Diaz under contract.
September 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
From my perspective as a Met fan (who’s also a Polar Bear fan), the first and biggest offseason priority: get Edwin Diaz under contract.
I for one am not planning to watch anything on ESPN or ABC for the foreseeable future . I’d add Disney, but then I never watch Disney. Maybe if enough others were to do the same, maybe there would be some caution about giving in to pressure.
September 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I for one am not planning to watch anything on ESPN or ABC for the foreseeable future . I’d add Disney, but then I never watch Disney. Maybe if enough others were to do the same, maybe there would be some caution about giving in to pressure.
Seems that Abbott’s math is as good as his law skills. He says redistricting is justified because DJT got 56% of the vote in Texas. Problem is current Tex Congressional delegation is split 25R-11D with one vacancy. My math isn’t great these days, but it seems redistricting should add 6 Dem seats.
August 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Seems that Abbott’s math is as good as his law skills. He says redistricting is justified because DJT got 56% of the vote in Texas. Problem is current Tex Congressional delegation is split 25R-11D with one vacancy. My math isn’t great these days, but it seems redistricting should add 6 Dem seats.
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I’ve seen little coverage of a Fed District court order in DC yesterday. Judge Contreras issued a TRO reinstating the MSPB Chair. MSPB decides cases involving Fed firings. As a former Fed employment lawyer, if MSPB is functioning, then a large proportion of Feds fired will be reinstated w/back pay.
February 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I’ve seen little coverage of a Fed District court order in DC yesterday. Judge Contreras issued a TRO reinstating the MSPB Chair. MSPB decides cases involving Fed firings. As a former Fed employment lawyer, if MSPB is functioning, then a large proportion of Feds fired will be reinstated w/back pay.
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“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.” -FDR, 1941
February 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.” -FDR, 1941
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
The GOP talks about eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. the taxpayer will alsopay for the litigation that will lead to stopping Musk’s and DJT’s crap. Then guess what happens to most of the Feds impacted: they get reinstated and get back pay. You, me and millions of taxpayers pay for that too.
February 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The GOP talks about eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. the taxpayer will alsopay for the litigation that will lead to stopping Musk’s and DJT’s crap. Then guess what happens to most of the Feds impacted: they get reinstated and get back pay. You, me and millions of taxpayers pay for that too.
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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
You know who’ll take the buyout? Those who were about to ret, those in the doghouse for not performing well, and those who never cared about their job.
Do they have authority to do this? How? With what funds?
Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign
An email is set to go out to federal workers beginning Tuesday
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
An email is set to go out to federal workers beginning Tuesday
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
January 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
You know who’ll take the buyout? Those who were about to ret, those in the doghouse for not performing well, and those who never cared about their job.
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For all of his dystopian rhetoric, by many traditional metrics, the America that Trump will inherit from Biden is actually in better shape than that bequeathed to any newly elected president since Bush came into office in 2001. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/u...
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
For all of his dystopian rhetoric, by many traditional metrics, the America that Trump will inherit from Biden is actually in better shape than that bequeathed to any newly elected president since Bush came into office in 2001. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/u...
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98+ MPH pitches thrown in 2024:
689 <--- Paul Skenes
666 <--- Braves, Giants, Marlins, Mets, Astros, Royals, Rangers, Nationals, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Twins, Rockies, Phillies, and Cardinals starters combined
689 <--- Paul Skenes
666 <--- Braves, Giants, Marlins, Mets, Astros, Royals, Rangers, Nationals, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Twins, Rockies, Phillies, and Cardinals starters combined
December 19, 2024 at 7:19 PM
98+ MPH pitches thrown in 2024:
689 <--- Paul Skenes
666 <--- Braves, Giants, Marlins, Mets, Astros, Royals, Rangers, Nationals, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Twins, Rockies, Phillies, and Cardinals starters combined
689 <--- Paul Skenes
666 <--- Braves, Giants, Marlins, Mets, Astros, Royals, Rangers, Nationals, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Twins, Rockies, Phillies, and Cardinals starters combined
Just came across this stat: in 1956, Duke Snider, playing for the NL Pennant winners, led the league in WAR, homers, OBP, SLG, OPS, OPS+, and intentional walks. He finished 10th in the MVP voting. Three Dodger teammates - Newcombe (the winner), Gilliam, and Reese - finished ahead of him.
December 17, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Just came across this stat: in 1956, Duke Snider, playing for the NL Pennant winners, led the league in WAR, homers, OBP, SLG, OPS, OPS+, and intentional walks. He finished 10th in the MVP voting. Three Dodger teammates - Newcombe (the winner), Gilliam, and Reese - finished ahead of him.
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I’ve been to 9!
Surprisingly, I have only been to 28 of these cities.
The average American has only been to 5 of these places, how about you?
The average American has only been to 5 of these places, how about you?
December 15, 2024 at 4:16 AM
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It took more than 60 years for someone to lose more than the 1962 Mets. With Jake Burger the latest to be traded by the Marlins, could Miami be looking to take the record away from the White Sox after one year.
December 11, 2024 at 7:03 AM
It took more than 60 years for someone to lose more than the 1962 Mets. With Jake Burger the latest to be traded by the Marlins, could Miami be looking to take the record away from the White Sox after one year.
Finishing a trip to Australia; I’m walking by the Sydney Custom House. I notice a gentleman of Asian descent sitting in a chair. I notice he’s wearing a blue shirt with a maize M. Of course, I say, “Go Blue”. He responds immediately, “We beat Ohio State again”. Made my day, if not the trip.
December 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Finishing a trip to Australia; I’m walking by the Sydney Custom House. I notice a gentleman of Asian descent sitting in a chair. I notice he’s wearing a blue shirt with a maize M. Of course, I say, “Go Blue”. He responds immediately, “We beat Ohio State again”. Made my day, if not the trip.
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So what are the odds that Elon moves into the Lincoln Bedroom?
December 6, 2024 at 5:44 PM
So what are the odds that Elon moves into the Lincoln Bedroom?
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Pitchers and catchers report in a little over two months.
December 5, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Pitchers and catchers report in a little over two months.
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Federal advisory committees (which is what this is, even if they pretend otherwise) are supposed to follow federal laws about transparency, balance and conflicts of interest. Not sure that having Elon's Mom on board satisfies these requirements.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/fake-jobs-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/fake-jobs-...
“I like to sit in on meetings.”
—Elon’s mom, describing how she sits behind Vivek and her son as they contemplate how to cut the federal budget
—Elon’s mom, describing how she sits behind Vivek and her son as they contemplate how to cut the federal budget
December 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Federal advisory committees (which is what this is, even if they pretend otherwise) are supposed to follow federal laws about transparency, balance and conflicts of interest. Not sure that having Elon's Mom on board satisfies these requirements.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/fake-jobs-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/fake-jobs-...
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Repost if BlueSky is now your primary social media site.
November 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Repost if BlueSky is now your primary social media site.
Might not be the best baseball move, but bring him back.
Who knows what’ll happen to Twitter, so want to make sure this lives here too: Pete Alonso’s homer against the Brewers set to the music from The Natural (and with Howie’s call)
November 15, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Might not be the best baseball move, but bring him back.
As a New York Met and Univerisity of Michigan fan of a certain age, I love that Benny Agbayani is the baseball coach at St. Louis High in Honolulu and his son Bruin plays for him - and has committed to play at Michigan.
November 15, 2024 at 9:02 PM
As a New York Met and Univerisity of Michigan fan of a certain age, I love that Benny Agbayani is the baseball coach at St. Louis High in Honolulu and his son Bruin plays for him - and has committed to play at Michigan.