"Before he was officially hired, Stearns had former general manager Billy Eppler give veteran manager Buck Showalter an ultimatum: Resign or be fired. Showalter laid the entire scenario out there, including the fact that he had never spoken to Stearns when being shown the door."
"The Mets entered Sunday's series finale against the Angels with the worst record in baseball at 11-22, and after Mendoza had to take the stand for days and answer ceaseless questions about his job, Stearns finally told MLB.com that the manager's job was safe."
"The shred of transparency has a disingenuous air. An exclusive conversation with a league-owned site raises obvious questions about why Stearns has not faced the entirety of the New York baseball writers to answer for the poor roster he has built."
David Stearns was set to take over as president of baseball operations for the Mets, leading to the firing of manager Buck Showalter. Showalter received an ultimatum from former GM Billy Eppler, resulting in his departure despite a previous successful season. The Mets struggled early in the 2023 season, prompting questions about Stearns' leadership and transparency. His limited communication with the media raised concerns about accountability for the team's poor performance and roster decisions.
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