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Will Mets make trade to upgrade offense? David Stearns weighs in
TL;DR
Mets president David Stearns remains optimistic about the team's potential despite a rough start to the season. He is actively exploring trade options to enhance the team's offense.
Key points
- Mets president David Stearns is optimistic about the team's future.
- Stearns believes the team can still contend despite a poor start.
- The Mets are actively exploring trade options to improve their offense.
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NEW YORK â As disastrous as this first quarter of the season has been for the Mets, president of baseball operations David Stearns still believes this team can contend.
Speaking before Tuesday nightâs blowout win over the Tigers, Stearns referenced the talent sprinkled throughout this roster â the club he reconstructed this past winter â as the rationale for his unwavering faith. He likes the character of those in the room and trusts they will start playing to the numbers on the back of their baseball cards soon.
âWe have not shown that yet,â Stearns admitted, âbut I do believe that [we can go on a run].â
That doesnât mean Stearns isnât patrolling the trade market already, though. The search for upgrades outside of the organization is underway.
A.J. Ewingâs promotion â and the immediate spark he provided in his memorable debut against Detroit â could be the precursor to an external addition on the horizon.
âWe are always looking and always seeing if we can improve the team,â Stearns said. âAs all of you know, this isnât the most vibrant time of the year for external trades, but weâre going to be open minded and weâre certainly going to look to see if there are ways we can improve the team in constructive ways.â
Making this team better could also mean another promotion from within. Like Ewing, top prospects such as slugging first baseman Ryan Clifford, speedy outfielder Nick Morabito and right-handed starter Jack Wenninger are playing well in Triple-A Syracuse. Wenninger lowered his ERA on the season with Syracuse to 1.08 with five scoreless innings on Tuesday night and he hasnât given up a run in 16 2/3 frames.
Calling up more prospects will also happen, conversely, if the Metsâ season continues to go spiral. At a certain point, if the Mets donât climb their way out of this mess soon, it would be irresponsible not to transition the focus into next year and beyond. The Mets entered Tuesday with the worst record in baseball at 15-25.
Q&A
What did David Stearns say about the Mets' season performance?
David Stearns acknowledged the team's poor performance but believes they can still contend and expects them to improve.
Is the Mets' management considering trades to improve the team?
Yes, David Stearns confirmed that the Mets are actively searching for trade upgrades to enhance their offense.
What reasons did Stearns give for his confidence in the Mets?
Stearns cited the talent on the roster and the character of the players as reasons for his belief that the team can turn things around.
