Really enjoying 100! Just read Roger Clemens “chapter”! At game in Municipal stadium , Nagy was having probably his best year (92?) and was pitching against Clemens! Each time Clemens went to the mound between innings he viciously dug at the dirt in front of the mound establishing dominance between every inning! I really feel he intimidated Nagy or at the very least threw him off his game!
Isn’t a done deal yet. And it looks like they considered buying them 2-3 years ago also. So it may or may not happen. I’m guessing it isn’t a factor- or at least “The” factor in Joe moving on.
Just to repeat what everyone else has said: We'll follow you anywhere.
Maybe not physically, but we will change our bookmarks and podcast subscriptions and all those other trivial and easy things. That's how much we love you.
No big deal changing jobs; we all do it; life is too short not to explore "what's else is out there". And truth be told, it all works out. Good for you to be leaving as it seems a writer could get stale staying in one place too long doing the same routine, blah blah blah. As I have aged, other interests occupy more of my time, "sports" in general occupy less and less of my time/interest. Thus, less and less "sports" are read in spite of the fact that I read more now than ever before. Good luck and have fun.
So it sounds like Joe will still be writing at the Athletic for a little while longer as he said he is leaving a bit later this summer. Not sure why the Poscast is stopping now.
Of course I’ll follow Joe pretty much anywhere. I can only think of one place I wouldn’t go but that for sure won’t happen. As for me I think I’ll continue with The Athletic. I’ve found other good stuff there to keep me reading. And occasionally I’ll look in his archives there and re-read something.
Oh, and the tag line on Joe’s Twitter account says “Writes too much.” I couldn’t disagree more. Doesn’t write enough is more like it. So loved his challenge to write a daily post a couple of years ago every day that at least one person hit 2 homers in one game. I got to perusing scores thruout the evening looking for a two homer game, and would fist pump when I saw one.
Hi Nik. Good to “see” you again. My mind says Derek Jeter. As a CPA my heart says the CPA exam. I’ve always enjoyed the story of Joe’s (very) brief flirtation with pursuing an accounting education.
It’s nice that Joe has kept this blog going and that, with all of the things he puts on his plate and his frequent wanderings, he can still post here from time to time.
I hope you are holding up well. (I knew your heart would say CPA Exam.)
With Joe gone from The Athletic, what baseball writers should I read there? I find that I like their college football writers, but after that.... So, I ask my fellow Fans of Joe, who else do you read on The Athletic?
For baseball, I recommend reading Jayson Stark, Peter Gammons, Britt Ghiroli, Eno Sarris, and Ken Rosenthal. They also generally have a beat writer for most MLB teams that is also worth checking out depending who you follow.
Good luck with your next move Joe. I'll certainly follow you wherever you land (been doing so since the days at the Star). But it's gonna be a rough summer without any Poscast drafts.
You’ve brought me (and I’m sure many others) so much joy during the pandemic, especially the Baseball 100, Outsiders, Letters from Spring, and the delightful meaningless of the the PosCast. I renewed my subscription with the Athletic last fall just to keep reading your work, and will gladly continue to support your great work at your next stop. Thanks for everything, and please keep up the excellent work!
Really enjoying 100! Just read Roger Clemens “chapter”! At game in Municipal stadium , Nagy was having probably his best year (92?) and was pitching against Clemens! Each time Clemens went to the mound between innings he viciously dug at the dirt in front of the mound establishing dominance between every inning! I really feel he intimidated Nagy or at the very least threw him off his game!
Fantastic book! I could hardly put it down. One small thing: in the glossary, quality start is three or less earned not unearned runs.
Just read The Baseball 100. A masterpiece. Masterpieces have flaws. The big one here: The omission of Juan Marichal.
Ah, thanks! I'll check out their articles. Much appreciated.
I hope the new place leaves a bit more time for writing here. It has been a desert lately.
You should do an article on how many places you have worked in your life.
Merge with Joe Rogan, to become the sporting (non mma)arm of JRE, as Rogan jumps into Posnanski’s arms... lol
Just saw that The Athletic is being purchased by The New York Times. Wonder if these two event are related? :)
Isn’t a done deal yet. And it looks like they considered buying them 2-3 years ago also. So it may or may not happen. I’m guessing it isn’t a factor- or at least “The” factor in Joe moving on.
I came here to ask the same thing!
I love reading your work, Joe. Good luck in your next venture.
Just to repeat what everyone else has said: We'll follow you anywhere.
Maybe not physically, but we will change our bookmarks and podcast subscriptions and all those other trivial and easy things. That's how much we love you.
No big deal changing jobs; we all do it; life is too short not to explore "what's else is out there". And truth be told, it all works out. Good for you to be leaving as it seems a writer could get stale staying in one place too long doing the same routine, blah blah blah. As I have aged, other interests occupy more of my time, "sports" in general occupy less and less of my time/interest. Thus, less and less "sports" are read in spite of the fact that I read more now than ever before. Good luck and have fun.
Crossing my fingers that Meadowlark Media will be the landing place.
So it sounds like Joe will still be writing at the Athletic for a little while longer as he said he is leaving a bit later this summer. Not sure why the Poscast is stopping now.
Of course I’ll follow Joe pretty much anywhere. I can only think of one place I wouldn’t go but that for sure won’t happen. As for me I think I’ll continue with The Athletic. I’ve found other good stuff there to keep me reading. And occasionally I’ll look in his archives there and re-read something.
Oh, and the tag line on Joe’s Twitter account says “Writes too much.” I couldn’t disagree more. Doesn’t write enough is more like it. So loved his challenge to write a daily post a couple of years ago every day that at least one person hit 2 homers in one game. I got to perusing scores thruout the evening looking for a two homer game, and would fist pump when I saw one.
The PosCast frequently takes a bit of a summer hiatus, so I am guessing that this year the break will extend past his time at The Athletic.
** What Will Joe Do Next **
[Moneylines courtesy of 100Outsiders Sports Book]
(+650)...Co-host of TMZ Sports
(+250)...Blogger on FJM re-boot
(+80)...Publisher of Yuni Betancourt fanzine: Riquimbili!
(+2)...Front row centre at Derek Jeter Hall of Fame induction
(-71)...Greeter at “Springsteen: His Hometown” historical exhibit
(-75)...Certified Public Accountant Examination
(-800)...Permanent Celebrity Judge on BBQ Pitmasters Junior Allstars Champions
Hi Nik. Good to “see” you again. My mind says Derek Jeter. As a CPA my heart says the CPA exam. I’ve always enjoyed the story of Joe’s (very) brief flirtation with pursuing an accounting education.
Hi Ron. It’s always good to see you.
It’s nice that Joe has kept this blog going and that, with all of the things he puts on his plate and his frequent wanderings, he can still post here from time to time.
I hope you are holding up well. (I knew your heart would say CPA Exam.)
With Joe gone from The Athletic, what baseball writers should I read there? I find that I like their college football writers, but after that.... So, I ask my fellow Fans of Joe, who else do you read on The Athletic?
For baseball, I recommend reading Jayson Stark, Peter Gammons, Britt Ghiroli, Eno Sarris, and Ken Rosenthal. They also generally have a beat writer for most MLB teams that is also worth checking out depending who you follow.
Good luck with your next move Joe. I'll certainly follow you wherever you land (been doing so since the days at the Star). But it's gonna be a rough summer without any Poscast drafts.
You’ve brought me (and I’m sure many others) so much joy during the pandemic, especially the Baseball 100, Outsiders, Letters from Spring, and the delightful meaningless of the the PosCast. I renewed my subscription with the Athletic last fall just to keep reading your work, and will gladly continue to support your great work at your next stop. Thanks for everything, and please keep up the excellent work!