How David Stearns’ pitching choices have defined his bumpy Mets tenure — and what could be next

Source: New York Post

David Stearns’ initial foray into the starting pitching market after arriving as Mets president of baseball operations bore a solid harvest. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now This was three seasons ago, when Stearns pursued two high-upside pitchers in Luis Severino and Sean Manaea and signed them to one-year contracts.