Yesterday's New York Mets-Seattle Mariners trade reminds us of one of David Stearn's most dependable traits.

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New York has had a busy offseason — and a particularly busy week — as it tries to move past a disastrous end to 2025.

For all their movements this winter, shaking up the offensive core and bringing in a host of new players, the Mets never addressed their foremost issue from last season: their starting rotation. Until now.

The New York Mets shocked the MLB world by signing Bo Bichette, raising questions about what's next in their offseason.

I sit here a man conflicted. On one hand, as a Mets fan and the host of Locked On Mets, I am thrilled that the New York Mets have traded for a pitcher that I have had my eye on ever since David Stearns took over as the President of Baseball Operations.

In his first public comments since Alonso and Díaz officially left and the magnitude of this offseason of change became clear, Stearns spoke optimistically about what the very different Mets can be in 2026 — he believes that despite the subtractions and before further additions, the Mets are a good team — and beyond.

The Mets bounced back quickly after missing on Kyle Tucker. Bo Bichette is headed to Queens. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.