The Mets embarked on a notable offseason by giving out the largest contract in sports history while avoiding major signings of top players. Steve Cohen's ownership has significantly increased the team's spending capacity, but the dynamics with new executive David Stearns, who previously operated in a conservative market, lead to questions about spending strategy. After a disappointing 2023 season, the Mets somewhat rebounded by reaching the playoffs in 2024, prompting speculation on whether they would adopt a more aggressive spending approach in the future, although nothing was certain at the time of the article's publication.
Cohenâs aggressive spending transformed the Mets, but his collaboration with Stearns raised questions on balancing top acquisitions and wise resource allocation.
Steve Cohen made the Mets a top-spending club but hired David Stearns from the small-market Brewers to help optimize resource allocation despite Cohen's willingness to spend.
Despite a disappointing previous season and a midseason selloff of key players, the Mets managed a surprising playoff run under Stearns' leadership, showcasing a potential shift in organizational strategy.
Fans and analysts speculated whether the Mets would pursue a more aggressive approach this offseason after a playoff appearance but the direction remained uncertain.
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