Senior writer at The Athletic covering the New York Mets.
Joined March 2011
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9 Jul 2020
When I took this job, there were two Mets games I wanted to explore in-depth. Covered the first one last fall (bit.ly/2TNheUx), got to the second one today. This was extremely fun to write: bit.ly/3iIqeoi
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RT @davidaldridgedc: My dad was a proud union man, with the Postal Workers. My mom was a union supporter, as a registered nurse. Union bene…
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6 Jan 2025
So excited for this day to finally arrive. Sports jobs are Times Guild jobs. #IAMTIMESGUILD
6 Jan 2025
WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! Today, workers from @TheAthletic sent a letter to Times management calling on them to recognize Athletic editorial workers as members of the Times Guild. We are thrilled to have them in our union.
ALT A red and white text graphic that says Sports Jobs = Times Guild Jobs and a Times Guild logo
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6 Jan 2025
We know a rising tide lifts all boats and we are so excited by this big step for Athletic staff. You can learn more in our press release below:
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6 Jan 2025
Our mission as staff across The New York Times is clear: We aim to ensure that all workers at this company have a voice at the table, building and supporting a diverse workforce, and guaranteeing fair pay and job protections, no matter where they work within The Times.
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6 Jan 2025
We are collectively calling on Times management to do the right thing and recognize Athletic staff as part of our union. We are stronger together, and we will stand together in this fight.
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6 Jan 2025
Today, we all sent a clear message to Times management: Sports jobs are Times Guild jobs, and we will not stand for a two-tier system of employment at The Times. Athletic staff does Times Guild work, and they deserve Times Guild benefits.
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WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! Today, workers from @TheAthletic sent a letter to Times management calling on them to recognize Athletic editorial workers as members of the Times Guild. We are thrilled to have them in our union.
ALT A red and white text graphic that says Sports Jobs = Times Guild Jobs and a Times Guild logo
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25 Nov 2024
Yusei Kikuchi ranked #14 on @TheAthleticMLB's free agent big board.
Also, props to @TimBritton for absolutely nailing Kikuchi's exact contract projection at three years and $63 million.
Full free agent big board: nytimes.com/athletic/5891633…
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31 Oct 2024
Starting our Mets free agent outlook series with, of course, Pete Alonso. Examining the Mets’ short- and long-term need, his market, and how much it might cost:
nytimes.com/athletic/5880285…
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4 Nov 2024
Should Luis Severino and Jose Quintana still fit in the Mets rotation?
nytimes.com/athletic/5886897…
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4 Nov 2024
One of my favorite stories to do every year…
4 Nov 2024
Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players dlvr.it/TG0F4D
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31 Oct 2024
The Mets signed RHP Dylan Covey to a one-year major league contract.
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29 Oct 2024
Thinking practically about what the Mets could look like at different payroll budgets, working through how they should treat various luxury tax thresholds:
nytimes.com/athletic/5880241…
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29 Oct 2024
The Athletic's World Series live blog is pretty fun. Tonight we have the Nats' Trevor Williams and famous New Yorker Adam Ottavino offering smart and funny things on the game:
nytimes.com/athletic/live-bl…
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28 Oct 2024
Outlining where the Mets payroll stands — with a LOT of money coming off the books — entering the offseason:
nytimes.com/athletic/5845900…
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24 Oct 2024
In so many aspects of his job, David Stearns’ track record is exemplary. In the one he gets to explore more than ever this winter, signing big-ticket free agents, it’s TBD. On the opportunity and the challenge:
nytimes.com/athletic/5867978…
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23 Oct 2024
Takeaways on what David Stearns had to say about Pete Alonso, other FAs, spending, GM position and more: nytimes.com/athletic/5867337…
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