Mets’ David Stearns has tough trade deadline questions to answer
ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Mets tried their hand at using a top prospect, they included pitcher J.T. Ginn during 2022 spring training to acquire Chris Bassitt from the Athletics. The Mets last attempted a trade at the trade deadline on July 30, 2021, when they acquired Jaybee Baez and Trevor Williams from […]
Mets’ season hinges on David Stearns acing first trade deadline test
He is frowning. (Just to be clear, that’s a lowercase “g” with a frown on it, nothing to do with the lucky fuzzy purple letter that sent Mr. Met to the bench.) Given the Mets’ continued success, this should be a time to genuinely celebrate, but it’s also a time to worry. I frown because […]
Mets’ good vibes will end if David Stearns can’t fix this thorny issue
The good times at Citi Field started to crumble with each walk, and the positive atmosphere brought on by the fluffy purple mascot, the unexpected hits and, of course, the plethora of wins was upended Saturday when the soundtrack changed from “OMG” to the more familiar “Boo” in the eighth inning. The targets were Jake […]
Mets’ David Stearns credits Carlos Mendoza’s ‘steady’ approach
Carlos Mendoza has been himself throughout the Mets’ first spring training, 0-5 start to the year and a strong bounce back since the club’s season got back on track. Team president David Stearns has only had one camp and only 2¹/₂ weeks of regular season games to analyze, but he’s happy with his job as […]
Brewers offer glimpse into Mets’ potential under David Stearns
The team that David Stearns was most responsible for on opening day at Citi Field won. Unfortunately for the 42,137 in attendance, it was the Brewers. The three best players on the field Friday afternoon were Freddy Peralta, Christian Yelich and Jackson Cholio, two of the best trades Sterns has made in his seven-plus years […]
David Stearns proves again he’s sticking with his Mets plan
PORT STREET LUCIE — David Stearns has deftly navigated two worlds and, in his words, “threaded the needle” in running the Mets’ baseball operations. He said his first priority in the first year of his administration will be to prioritize the big picture, learning the capabilities of young players while not putting pressure on long-term […]
David Stearns believes he’s built a ‘playoff-caliber’ Mets team
PORT STREET LUCIE — Mets team president David Stearns is not one to promote hype. He’s sorry for the French, but he’s not a BSer. He chooses his words accurately. In fact, the former Harvard Crimson scribe is said to be an excellent writer by his colleagues. He’s the first baseball executive I’ve ever doubted […]
David Stearns on whether Mets will add bat in offseason
There are still some attractive offensive players on the free agent market and trade possibilities, but the Mets are still in wait-and-see mode when it comes to adding bats. “I'm not necessarily going to close the door on that, but I also don't think it's required,” President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said Wednesday on […]
David Stearns Talks Mets Offseason
The Mets had a relatively quiet offseason. They don't do big splash moves. There doesn't seem to be much movement on their part. How do you rate the Mets' offseason? Why not ask someone who has taken action on their own? Mets Director of Baseball Operations David Stearns appeared on the podcast “The Show” with […]
Mets’ underwhelming offseason has left David Stearns with holes to fill
The start of 2024 looks a lot like the end of 2023 for the Mets. With spring training set to begin in six weeks, new president of baseball operations David Stearns still has a sizable hole to fill after a strong start to free agency in Queens. Luis Severino, after a tough final season with […]