Summary
Evan Roberts conducts a thorough analysis of the New York Mets' offseason decisions, focusing on the performance of general manager David Stearns. He revisits his own offseason plan from the previous year, comparing it to the actual moves made by Stearns and evaluating their outcomes. Roberts argues that while it is easy to assign a failing grade to Stearns based on the team's poor performance, a deeper look reveals that some of the players the Mets pursued did not perform as expected, complicating the assessment of Stearns' decisions.
Roberts highlights key players, such as Pete Alonso, Ty France, and Luis Arise, discussing their potential impact had they been signed by the Mets. He also critiques the trades and free agent signings made by Stearns, noting that while some moves, like acquiring Freddy Peralta, were understandable, they ultimately did not yield the desired results. The analysis suggests that even with a better offseason strategy, the Mets' overall performance was hindered by underwhelming contributions from existing players and injuries.
In conclusion, Roberts maintains that Stearns receives a failing grade for his offseason decisions, emphasizing that the Mets' struggles were not solely due to poor acquisitions but also the failure of key players to perform. He expresses a desire for a more competitive season, reflecting on the frustration of a team that was out of contention early in the year. The discussion sets the stage for upcoming offseason strategies and potential changes for the Mets.
Show Notes
Trading for Freddy Peralta and Marcus Semien? Didn't work! Letting Pete Alonso go and signing Jorge Polanco? Failure! So what moves did YOU WANT to happen? And would things have worked out better? Visit TheRicoB.com for everything Rico Brogna Podcast P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Email [email protected]
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