andyelrick.bsky.social
Dir. of Center for Sports Comm at Marist University. Got a Ph.D. Former cog at ESPN, CBS Sports and FIBA. I'm a Vermonter. Host some pods. Views mine. Newsletter: https://andyelrick.substack.com
👤 Joined on 21 December 2023
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@thenormal.bsky.social@thenormal.bsky.social → @andyelrick.bsky.socialObviously it's bad that rich people can buy pardons. But I must lol at these creeps misreading the market and offering bum-ass Alina Habba the sort of money/term that a mid MLB closer gets. You do not need to pay her like she's Pete Fairbanks. Gift cards are fine. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/u...
Show PostThe reason I think they'll be competitive is that they now mostly struggle with the same things that virtually every other organization does instead of with basic blocking and tackling stuff. Developing hitters is very hard for everyone, but the Mets used to not be able to rehab TJS effectively.
Show PostMostly this year I think bad luck and the residue of some bad organizational practices, probably with some bad coaching also in the mix. With Peralta as I recall the issue was that he stopped getting his usual extension and they were unable to fix it, but by and large they can fix stuff now.
Show PostStruggling to engage with the concept of “father and son Republican operatives Timmy and Tommy Teepell.” Come on man can even one thing be like 5% less stupid
Show PostA bunch of restaurants in my neighborhood have AI generated signage, but mostly that just means I'm seeing more drippy stuff. But one place has a standee with daily specials that also seem AI-generated. I assume the kitchen loves adding one (1) beef rib to every pho order on Tuesdays (dine in only).
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