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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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It hurts to give up Sproat and Williams. I liked both of them. But the #Mets absolutely needed an ace like Peralta and Tobias Myers is no throw-in. When you have one of the best farm systems in baseball, you can trade from surplus. This is an exciting move.

#MetsSky what do you think of the trade?
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Wowwwwww! Hell of a week for the #Mets.
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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Wowwwwww! Hell of a week for the #Mets.
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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It's true. (Well, maybe mine also 😜) @foiaball.com. Seriously go sub if you haven't already. David is killing it over there. 🔥
January 21, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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timbritton.bsky.social
Now that Carlos Beltrán is headed to Cooperstown, it's time for the Mets to retire No. 15:
With Carlos Beltrán in the Hall of Fame, Mets should retire No. 15
Carlos Beltrán ranks in the top 10 in Mets franchise history in just about every offensive stat.
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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yayroger.bsky.social
Good
Michael Marino tweet: Sources: Jonah Tong’s name briefly came up in talks with the Brewers about Freddy Peralta before the Mets quickly ended that discussion. The Brewers have since submitted an offer, Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams for Freddy. The Mets have been unwilling to pay that price.
January 21, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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This feels like such a good deal for the Mets. At the worst, Robert is a great defender in CF who steals 25-30 bases and flashes some pop. You have a 5-WAR upside, and they didn't give up a ton.

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Mets Acquire Luis Robert Jr. - Metsmerized Online
The 2026 Mets are taking shape. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported late Tuesday night that the Mets acquired OF Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox in return for INF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pa...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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The #Mets acquiring Luis Robert Jr. always felt somewhat inevitable.

I took a look back at all of the rumors linking him to the team (plus my thoughts on the trade) in a special edition newsletter. Check it out!

almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/luis-rober...

#MetsSky #LGM
January 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Ok, so if the #Mets sign Bellinger, do I get an honoree spot in their front office?

- I was right about sending McNeil to the As.
- I was right about trading for Robert Jr.

🤔🤔🤔🤔

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#MetsSky #LGM
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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January 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Well... I was right on the player, just not the return. I think Robert Jr. is a very good gamble for the #Mets.

#MetsSky #LGM
January 21, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Congrats to Carlos Beltran!
mets.com New York Mets @mets.com · 1d
Carlos Beltrán: Hall of Famer
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Ummm
January 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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The New York Mets are probably going to be darn good and people dont realize it.
January 18, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Morning #MetsSky, and happy weekend. I know it's been a whirlwind few hours for us #Mets fans, but if you wanna have some coffee and read something *not* about Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette, I got you: almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/robert-sua...
💵 Mets 'lost the bidding' on Robert Suarez
Almost A Met: Robert Suarez
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January 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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One thing that's clear for the #Mets after the Bichette signing is we didn't hear a peep about it before the news broke, which has been the case with Stearns. (Except for Tucker, which was such a strange outlier). Who knows what happens next. Their off-season is far from over.

#MetsSky
January 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Bo at 3B, Baty to 1B, trade Vientos for Robert Jr.? Just spitballing here. #MetsSky
January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Well... Can't say I expected this. #MetsSky
January 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Expecting some trades soon.
mariamb18.bsky.social Maria MB 🧡💙⚾️ @mariamb18.bsky.social · 6d
A question for the “trust the process” crowd: what now? #MetsSky
January 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Depending on the price, Robert Jr. would be a worthy gamble. In fact, I predicted it a few weeks ago!
metschief.bsky.social Mets Chief @metschief.bsky.social · 5d
The best option for the Mets now is Robert. In 2023 Robert was 38/80/20 with a bad team around him. I like to believe he completely gave up after not seeing a decent pitch to hit for months in 2024. Mets can rehab him and get a big time buy low
January 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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I swear I didn't plan on doing a more "recent" Almost A Met newsletter just hours after the #Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker but ... that's how it worked out.

Read it here: almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/robert-sua...

#MetsSky #LGM
January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
almostamet.bsky.social
This is true. Kyle Tucker is definitely in "Almost A Met" territory now. _sigh_
marksimon.bsky.social Mark Simon (he/him) @marksimon.bsky.social · 6d
That'll be a good one to reminisce on in 5 years
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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January 16, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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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
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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