If David Stearns' introductory conference is any indication, the Mets' goals this offseason are no different than they were last year: they're aiming to win now and later.
NEW YORK — David Stearns wore a cheeky, satisfied grin to match his polished navy blue blazer and white dress shirt. It seems common, working underowner Steve Cohen, to start Day 1 on the job with giddy optimism and confidence about the future of the organization. Stearns, being officially introduced as the franchise's first ever president of baseball operations, was no different in his demeanor.
The immediate future of the Mets organization is now in Stearns' hands, backed by Cohen's resources and untold billions. His first act as president of baseball ops was firing popular clubhouse manager Buck Showalter — a decision he said was. Stearns' next act will be making sure the Mets will be competitive in 2024, finally clearing up lingering confusion over the organization's true intentions for next year.Time will tell how competitive they will actually be.
Together, Cohen and Stearns plan to create a sustainable winner by building a strong organization, and that starts with the front office. For now, we know that general manager Billy Eppler will remain in his role, working under Stearns. Stearns and Eppler have a relationship as front-office competitors, and Stearns mentioned he respects Eppler for the GM's experience in New York. How their responsibilities will be divided remains unclear.
"This isn't really specific to Buck. This is more about coming in new, given the situation the organization is in right now, my belief that a new direction, a new voice, a little bit of a fresh start for the organization as a whole, was in everyone's best interests."
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