Tim Britton

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

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…

So excited for this day to finally arrive. Sports jobs are Times Guild jobs. #IAMTIMESGUILD

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/58916…

FYI, been over here for a little while:

@borntorun1975 @jaysonst Soto is four years younger. You get four more prime years of him. It's why Yamamoto got more than Aaron Nola last year.

@TimBritton @jaysonst I don’t understand how anyone is getting an AAV close to Ohtani, even Soto. Ohtani is clearly the best player in baseball when pitching. His should be the ceiling. Soto is simply not as valuable.

One of my favorite stories to do every year…

Is there room for Jesse Winker or J.D. Martinez? nytimes.com/athletic/58868…

Should Luis Severino and Jose Quintana still fit in the Mets rotation? nytimes.com/athletic/58868…

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/58802…

The Mets signed RHP Dylan Covey to a one-year major league contract.

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/58802…

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-…

Outlining where the Mets payroll stands — with a LOT of money coming off the books — entering the offseason: nytimes.com/athletic/58459…

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/58679…