David Stearns has experience balancing present and future success in baseball operations.
Stearns' decision to trade Josh Hader in 2022 may have cost the Brewers a playoff spot but had a positive long-term impact.
Stearns' approach to the Mets is to prioritize winning games in 2024 while maintaining long-term success.
The Mets, under the ownership of Steve Cohen, are focused on immediate success and may aggressively pursue Japanese stars.