Pete Alonso, Tarik Skubal and David Stearns’ Run Prevention Riddle
The GM Meetings are in full swing in Las Vegas, and Mets fans are eagerly awaiting updates on what David Stearns and the team are up to. Jon Heyman has made his way to the Strip to provide a video blog of all the musings coming out of the meetings. But it’s not just Mets fans who are interested – teams across MLB are keeping a close eye on the developments.
During his end of season press conference, David Stearns made it clear that the Mets need to improve in the run prevention department. But what exactly does that mean? Is he focusing on team defense, or will pitching be the main area of focus for improvement?
On the position player front, Jon Heyman delves into the beginning of the Pete Alonso saga and questions whether second base defense will be a priority for the Mets. He also highlights Brandon Nimmo as a player whose name may start popping up more frequently during the Hot Stove season.
But perhaps the key to addressing the Mets’ issues lies in pitching. Jon discusses the possibility of the Mets either shelling out big bucks for a top starter or potentially parting ways with some of their top prospects to bolster their pitching staff.
As the GM Meetings progress, all eyes will be on the Mets and David Stearns to see how they plan to address their areas of need. Stay tuned for more updates as the Hot Stove season heats up.
