In an era where baseball executives cling to patience like a life raft, David Stearns has made one thing clear—waiting is for the weak. The New York Mets’ president of baseball operations isn’t here to “see how things play out.” He’s here to make moves, take risks, and, if necessary, bulldoze hesitation. Just ask Juan Soto.
David Stearns is now in his 2nd year with the Mets front office, and he has made some massive impactful moves. The changes in his attitude can be seen, and it is a positive thing for the Mets to have. Stearns has always been a patient guy who waited and then made a move. But now, it’s changed.
During an interview, Stearns said, “I am probably even more inclined to action now as I have gone throughout my career, I have gotten to the point where I would rather make mistakes of commission rather than mistakes of omission.”
He says that he has learned from his experiences and now will be making all the moves a bit more aggressively. After this offseason, there is no doubt about it. We can see that by the signing of Juan Soto, Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, and Clay Holmes. He says that he didn’t want to go for any top pitchers as the prices were soaring high. And with the signing of Soto, it would have impacted the financial side of things.
He and the Mets front office made some early trades last year by letting go of 6 regulars. They also decided to promote youngsters and use their farming system to fill in the spots. Decisions are based on facts, not emotion.
Stearns isn’t here to play safe—he’s here to play it smart. If that means flipping the roster in May or outbidding rivals for the right talent, so be it. Baseball’s patient era may still exist, but in New York, hesitation is a thing of the past. The Mets aren’t just reacting anymore—they’re dictating the game.
Juan Soto earns praises from David Stearns after Mets move
Not all stars shine the same, and Juan Soto isn’t just any star—he’s the kind that lights up a clubhouse just as easily as he dominates a batter’s box. The Mets’ newest powerhouse didn’t just land in Queens; he settled in like he owned the place. And if you ask David Stearns, it’s been a masterclass in fitting right in.
It is like Juan Soto has always been with the Mets. He had no problems with integrating into the team. And all he can hear is praise from the management.
During an interview, Stearns said, “Seeing him interact with his teammates on a daily basis, interact with the staff on a daily basis, it’s business when it’s in the cage, and it’s business when it’s [on the field], and then when it’s [in the clubhouse], it’s fun, and it’s humor, smiling. That’s cool to see.”
Stearns has praised Soto for his combination of professionalism and humor in the clubhouse. He mentioned that this has helped him blend in well. Even Carlos Mendoza had the same things to say after having a conversation with Soto the first time.
Soto isn’t just fitting in—he’s setting the tone. With his rare mix of talent, work ethic, and charisma, he’s proving that superstardom isn’t just about what happens on the field. And if first impressions mean anything, the Mets didn’t just get a slugger; they got a leader who can crush fastballs and crack jokes with equal precision.
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