For months, we have suspected that David Stearns is destined to lead the Mets. The former Brewers baseball operations boss grew up in New York and Steve Cohen wants him.
Recently, Stearns stepped down from boss in Milwaukee to remain an advisor. But everyone knows that’s only to wait for his contract to end at the end of 2023.
And from there, the Brewers won’t be able to do anything to hold him back.
Everyone talks about the Mets because Cohen sees it in his soup and because we feel he might like a homecoming, but the Mets won’t be alone.
In fact, Ken Rosenthal that Stearns has been allowed to speak to teams since Aug. 1 and that the Mets have already called…but they’re not alone.
The Houston Astros also dropped a phone call to the principal concerned.
What you need to know is that while nothing is cast in stone, the Mets’ case is a strong one. He knows Billy Eppler well (who would remain CEO if Stearns becomes president) and there have been rumors for a long time.
In fact, talks are going well between New York and the New York native, who grew up watching the Mets play.
But Houston is not to be underestimated. After all, he once worked for the Astros before he was hired in Milwaukee and his wife is from there.
That said, working for Jim Crane, who almost acts as CEO, doesn’t always look easy.
And sincerely, working with Steve Cohen’s means and not having the expectations of winning in 2024 (which would give him time to impose his vision) can be frankly interesting.
Stearns is seen as a gifted Andrew Friedman who worked in Tampa (small market) before taking control of the Dodgers (big market). It’s no small thing… and it’s already in demand.
- Speaking of the Brewers: who knows if the manager will stay on for 2024.
- Even internally, the Alek Manoah situation is nebulous.
- Shota Imanaga will arrive in MLB in 2024.
- Michael Soroka is still injured.
- Rhys Hoskins would really like to be able to help the Phillies.
